The Latino/a/x Student Success Advisory Group is comprised of diverse community members representing the depth, diversity, history, and experiences of Oregon’s Latino/a/x and Indigenous* community. Advisory Group members share their knowledge, experiences, and recommendations to advise ODE’s efforts to address systemic inequities. This informs ODE’s investments and community partnerships strategies. *(Indigenous Mexican, Central, South American, and Caribbean)
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Advisory Group Charter
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The Oregon Department of Education and the Latino/a/x & Indigenous* Student Success Advisory Group holds regular monthly virtual meetings on the third Tuesday of the month, from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm. If you would like more information please reach out to our
Student Success Plan Support Staff.
Upcoming 2024-25 Advisory Group Meetings:
- November 19th, 2024
- December 17th, 2024
- February 18th, 2025
- March 18th, 2025
- April 15th, 2025
- May 20th, 2025
- June 17th, 2025
Individuals wishing to call-in via the conference line (listen only) are asked to use the following information:
- Dial in by phone: +1 669 254 5252
- Meeting ID: 160 114 5166
- Please refer to the meeting agendas linked in the accordions below for an estimated time when the public listen-only call-in line will open.
Presently, the Latino/a/x & Indigenous* Student Success Program is only accepting written public testimony. Please submit written testimony electronically to Jenni Amado no later than 5:00 p.m. the date before the meeting. ADA accommodation and translation (including ASL) requests should be made by calling 971-240-8425 at least 2 business days before the meeting.
2025 Meetings
June 17, 2025
The Latino/a/x and Indigenous* Student Success Plan Advisory Group will meet online this school year on the dates listed below:
The Oregon Department of Education Latino/a/x and Indigenous* Student Success Plan Advisory Group will be holding a virtual meeting on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm PST. The public are invited to join the public portion of the meeting beginning at roughly 2:30 pm. See the agenda posted below for more information.
The public call in information will be as follows:
- +1-669-254-5252
- Meeting ID: 160 114 5166
During this meeting the Advisory Group will provide insight, advise, and offer recommendations to the Oregon Department of Education around the development and implementation of the statewide plan for Latino/a/x and Indigenous* Student Success Plan students who are being served in early childhood to post-secondary education programs.
- Meeting Agenda
- Meeting Minutes
January 2025 - No Meeting
2024 Meetings
2023 Meetings
2022 Meetings
2021 Meetings
Meeting cancelled due to inclement weather
2020 Meetings
Contacts
For questions, please contact Dr. Susan Mekarski, Education Specialist/ Latino/a/x and Indigenous* Student Plan Coordinator/ Grant Manager at
[email protected]
*Indigenous Mexican, Central American, South American, Caribbean