The Oregon Department of Education is the department responsible for implementing Oregon's public education policies, including academic standards and testing, credentials, and other matters not reserved to the local districts and boards.

The department is overseen by the Governor, acting as State Superintendent of Public Instruction.

[2] The key roles of the agency include setting test standards and graduation requirements for statewide uniformity.

[6][7] Susan Castillo was the final elected Superintendent of Public Instruction.

[8][9] Under the current system, the Governor appoints a Deputy Superintendent of Public Instruction to act as day-to-day administrator of the department.