Oregon Department of Education

Education in Salem, Oregon. Oregon's K-12 state education agency. Oversees public schools, school district funding, statewide assessments, special education, and educator licensing. Main switchboard verified from oregon.gov/ode Contact-Us page.

Phone: (503) 947-5600

Address: 255 Capitol Street NE, Salem, Oregon, 97310

Website: https://www.oregon.gov/ode

Good to know: Phone and Salem address verified from oregon.gov/ode/about-us/Pages/Contact-Us.aspx on 2026-04-30. TTY/relay: dial 711. Statewide agency — county = NULL surfaces it in every Oregon county search.

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Frequently asked questions about Oregon Department of Education

How do I contact Oregon Department of Education?

You can call Oregon Department of Education at (503) 947-5600 or visit 255 Capitol Street NE in Salem, Oregon. Their website is https://www.oregon.gov/ode.

What services does Oregon Department of Education offer?

Oregon's K-12 state education agency. Oversees public schools, school district funding, statewide assessments, special education, and educator licensing. Main switchboard verified from oregon.gov/ode Contact-Us page.

Are services at Oregon Department of Education free or low-cost?

Many community education providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call Oregon Department of Education at (503) 947-5600 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

Does Oregon Department of Education offer services in other languages?

Call Oregon Department of Education at (503) 947-5600 to ask about languages supported. Many providers offer Spanish-language services or interpretation. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline supports English and Spanish 24/7 (press 2 for Spanish).

What if I'm in crisis right now?

If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1; LGBTQ+ youth press 3.

In crisis? Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1. For immediate danger call 911.