ESDs are pivotal partners in the Student Success Act (SSA)
- The role of the ESDs in the SSA:
- Serve as a liaison between Oregon Department of Education and the districts we serve
- Provide technical assistance on the development and implementation of the SSA plan
- The SSA is a significant investment in education with a purpose to:
- Meet students’ mental and behavioral health needs
- Increase academic achievement, including reducing academic disparities
- The SSA is deeply rooted in values of equity, engagement and shared accountability