The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) oversees the education of over 560,000 students in Oregon’s public K-12 education sy ... stem. ODE is also in charge of public preschool programs, the state School for the Deaf, regional programs for children with disabilities, and education programs in Oregon youth corrections facilities. MISSION: The Oregon Department of Education fosters equity and excellence for every learner through collaboration with educators, partners, and communities. read more