IMESD, the Oregon Trail Regional Educator Network and the Pendleton School District warmly invite you to join us for a day full of staff learning opportunities on October 10, 2025.
Dr. Michael McDowell will present Re-Envisioning Rigor, designed to equip educators with small, doable, research-backed habits to help students own their learning and build the skills to read, write, and speak with confidence across all content areas. Dr. McDowell was a public school educator for 18 years. A prolific author and consultant, he is recognized as one of the leading authorities on integrating innovative and impactful practices into schools.
All 21 IMESD Districts are invited to attend! Sessions are open to K-12 teachers, counselors, administrators, substitute teachers, classified professionals, specialists, and all student support staff. PDUs will be issued to participants for attendance. A catered lunch and breakfast will be provided. Registration details will be shared with district administrators in mid-September
Professional Development focuses will include:
Math support
Literacy
Classroom Management & Instructional Strategies
Educational Technology
Content-Specific offerings
Administrator Support
Special Education
Counselor Support