E D U C A T I O N
Oregon provides a wide variety of educational opportunities, including primary, secondary, community colleges, and state and private colleges. Oregonians have always been committed to providing a wide array of programs for their children.
The Oregon Department of Education oversees 198 school districts, and 21 education service districts. These, in turn, serve approximately 567,660 elementary and secondary school students (grades K-12). Specialized instruction is provided by the Oregon School for the Blind, and the Oregon School for the Deaf.
Oregon has 17 community colleges that assist more than 352,660 students in obtaining professional technical education and training. Community colleges also provide developmental education programs to help adults complete their high school education. They provide specialized training on request from business and industry. They are an integral part of Oregon's educational system.
The Oregon State System of Higher Education is composed of seven colleges and universities. There are three regional colleges, three statewide universities and one specialized institution in Oregon's State System of Higher Education. They are: Eastern Oregon University at
Oregon's rich diversity of educational opportunities exemplifies the importance Oregonians place on educating their children.
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