Budgeting in Success 101
Jun 22 from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
(Professional Development)-Professional Development
| Budgeting in Success 101 | High School Success 101 Teachers | June 22, 8:30 - 10 AM | Quick, effective lesson plans for Success 101 classes that teach basic living on your own budget skills. | Nicole Stewart | Hybrid - Pendleton building | https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C44AFA929A6FFC61-budgeting Link to virtual training: https://meet.google.com/zvy-oroq-osn?authuser=0 |
Music in the General Classroom: Elementary
Jun 23 from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
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| Music in the General Classroom: Elementary | Elementary | June 23, 8:30 - 10:00 am | Music provides students with many benefits including increased retention, enjoyment, and relationships. All of these lead to a happier and healthier classroom for everyone! This session will explore ways even the most inexperienced musician can use music to enhance their teaching. | Cassandra Pinard | Virtual |
Mindfulness in the High School Classroom
Jun 24 from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
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| Mindfulness in the High School Classroom | Middle School and High School Teachers and Staff | June 24, 8:30 - 10 am | Do you want to incorporate mindfulness into your classroom? This session will contain different activities that you can do within a high school classroom virtually or in person. I used all of these activities with my students this year virtually and in person. Activities will include Growth Mindset activities, Get to know you prompts and Mindful Activities. Mindful Activities examples: Categories activity, Videos, Eating Mindfully, Breathing Techniques, Grounding, Yoga, Music, Meditation, Muscle relaxation, Visualization, Noticing, Coloring, Mantra/Affirmations, Finger Holds and Hand Tracing and Hoberman Sphere Breathing. | Sarah Davis | Hybrid - Pendleton building | https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C44AFA929A6FFC61-budgeting1 |
Culturally Relevant Instruction
Jun 29 from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
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| Culturally Relevant Instruction | Elementary; Secondary could also benefit. | June 29, 8:30 - 10 am | How can we as teachers bring our students culture into our classrooms? This session will explore the ways that we can use our curriculum to be culturally relevant and make our students feel like they belong. | Cassandra Pinard | Virtual |
Equity Training
Jul 9 to Jul 10 from 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM
(Professional Development)-Professional Development
| Equity Training | All | July 5-August 13 Fridays for one hour | On Demand Equity Course: CharacterStrong is excited to partner with the highly acclaimed lifetime educator, Erin Jones, to bring you a series of courses designed to help you and your staff develop an equity lens. Work to dismantle systems that are creating roadblocks for BIPOC students. As well as tools to support the hard conversations that we need to be having on campuses everywhere. Facilitated debriefs will occur with OTREN staff on Fridays of each week. | OTREN | Virtual | https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C44AFA929A6FFC61-summer |
Using Cognitopia to Connect Students, Tools, Resources and Industry
Jul 13 from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
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| Using Cognitopia to Connect Students, Tools, Resources and Industry | Middle & High School SPED programs, administrators, teachers, transition specialists, YTP, CTE instructors, school career/guidance counselors. | Tentatitive: July 13, 8:30 - 10 am | Cognitopia is a new web-based licensed-site that IMESD has purchased for use in developing transition resources for districts and agency partners. Experience in 2, 1.5 hour morning sessions what possibilities can be developed using this new, exciting platform. (Free to Region 8 Schools through the TNF Services) You will see how this can be used to build customized student activities, Career Portfolios, Pre Employment Transition Services, Social Events, Job Fairs, Resource Fairs, Post Secondary education and training, Regional Job Clubs, Independent Living Events...and more. Come play with us! These sessions are geared toward students on IEP's working towards Post Secondary Goals and developing their future career path. (CTE programs may benefit from exploring how to integrate students with supplemental supports using this tool.) | Lon Thornburg | Virtual |
Equity Training
Jul 16 to Jul 17 from 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM
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| Equity Training | All | July 5-August 13 Fridays for one hour | On Demand Equity Course: CharacterStrong is excited to partner with the highly acclaimed lifetime educator, Erin Jones, to bring you a series of courses designed to help you and your staff develop an equity lens. Work to dismantle systems that are creating roadblocks for BIPOC students. As well as tools to support the hard conversations that we need to be having on campuses everywhere. Facilitated debriefs will occur with OTREN staff on Fridays of each week. | OTREN | Virtual | https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C44AFA929A6FFC61-summer |
Postvention Suicide Response
Jul 19 from 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM
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| Postvention Suicide Response | Date: July 19, 2021 Time: 8:00am to 11:30am (MDT) | WHAT IS A POSTVENTION SUICIDE RESPONSE? Postvention is an organized response in the aftermath of a Suicide to accomplish any one or more of the following: 1. To provide immediate support to facilitate the healing of survivors of suicide loss through their grief process. 2. To mitigate other negative effects of exposure to suicide. 3. To prevent suicide among people who are at high risk after exposure to suicide. Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC) OUR SHARED VISION: “A World where Communities & Organizations provide everyone who is exposed to a suicide, access to effective services and support immediately and for as long as necessary to decrease their risk of suicide, to strengthen mental health, and to help them cope with grief.” (US guidelines) How can I help strengthen my School Community? A. By learning how to plan ahead B. By learning how to provide targeted support (immediately & long term). C. Tailoring responses & services to the unique needs of survivors. D. Involving everyone to build a strength-based community. Attend a session at the Malheur ESD Summer Institute! | Rene’ Kesler, Postvention Response Lead for Malheur County at (541) 823-9090 | Four Rivers Cultural Center in Ontario, OR | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fWK-babWyY-i6WYjHsLSkb-bKnTX0TN_/view |
Foundations In Writing for K-1 with Yolanda Westerberg in Ontario, OR!
Jul 19 from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
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Foundationsin Writing with Yolanda Westerberg (Grades K-1)
Launch your writing classwith determination, organization and enthusiasm! Come learn toimplement, sustain and celebrate writing in your classroom! Workshop will beheld at the Four Rivers Cultural Center in Ontario, OR. Space is limited-signup to reserve your spot today! Cost is free to Oregon Educators with preferencegiven to educators currently working in Grant, Harney, Lake, Malheur, andWallowa County school districts.
Session topics will include:
- Getting Started-the first ten days of school
- Making a Roadmap for Instruction
- What is a Mini-Lesson and how do I teach one?
- Creating a Community of writers
- Writing Process made easier
Participants will receive thefollowing Resources:
- Book: The First 15 Days of Writer's Workshop by Kelly Boswell
- Writer’s Kit
- Resource Binder
- PDU / Graduate Credit
Flyer for Registration: FoundationsIn Writing for K-1 with Yolanda Westerberg
Foundations In Writing for 2-5 with Yolanda Westerberg in Ontario, OR!
Jul 20 from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
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Writing Workshop with Yolanda Westerberg (Grades 2-5)
Launch your writing class with determination, organization, andenthusiasm!
Come learn to implement, sustain and celebrate writing in yourGrade 2-5 classroom!
Session topics will include:
Creating a Community of Writers
Writing is a Skill - teaching stamina, originality andenthusiasm
Writing Process made Easier
Writing about Reading and Taking Neat Notes
Yearlong Planning - start with the calendar
Participants will Receive:
Book - The First 15 Days of Writer's Workshop by Kelly Boswell
Writer's Kit
Resource Binder
PDU / Graduate Credit
Link to Register: FoundationsIn Writing for 2-5 with Yolanda Westerberg
Using Cognitopia to Connect Students, Tools, Resources and Industry
Jul 20 from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
(Professional Development)-Professional Development
| Using Cognitopia to Connect Students, Tools, Resources and Industry | Middle & High School SPED programs, administrators, teachers, transition specialists, YTP, CTE instructors, school career/guidance counselors. | Tentatitive: July 20, 8:30 -10 am | Cognitopia is a new web-based licensed-site that IMESD has purchased for use in developing transition resources for districts and agency partners. Experience in 2, 1.5 hour morning sessions what possibilities can be developed using this new, exciting platform. (Free to Region 8 Schools through the TNF Services) You will see how this can be used to build customized student activities, Career Portfolios, Pre Employment Transition Services, Social Events, Job Fairs, Resource Fairs, Post Secondary education and training, Regional Job Clubs, Independent Living Events...and more. Come play with us! These sessions are geared toward students on IEP's working towards Post Secondary Goals and developing their future career path. (CTE programs may benefit from exploring how to integrate students with supplemental supports using this tool.) | Lon Thornburg | Virtual |
Disciplinary Literacy with Yolanda Westerberg (Grades 6-12) in Ontario, OR!
Jul 21 from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
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DisciplinaryLiteracy with Yolanda Westerberg (Grades 6-12)
Reading, Writing, Thinkingand Listening for Success Across the Content Areas in Grades 6-12! Comelearn to implement, sustain and celebrate writing in your secondary classroom!This workshop will be held in-person at the Four Rivers Cultural Center in Ontario,OR. Space is limited, so sign up to reserve your spot today! Cost is free toOregon Educators with preference given to educators currently working in Grant,Harney, Lake, Malheur, and Wallowa County school districts.
Session Content:
This workshop not only showsthat incorporating carefully structured writing activities into your Contentlessons actually increases understanding and achievement, but also proves howwriting can save, not consume, valuable instructional time.
Participants will receive thefollowing resources:
- Book - The Writing Revolution by Judith C. Hochman
- Writer’s Kit
- Resource Binder
- PDU / Graduate Credit
Flyer with Registration Link: DisciplinaryLiteracy with Yolanda Westerberg (Grades 6-12)
Equity Training
Jul 23 to Jul 24 from 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM
(Professional Development)-Professional Development
| Equity Training | All | July 5-August 13 Fridays for one hour | On Demand Equity Course: CharacterStrong is excited to partner with the highly acclaimed lifetime educator, Erin Jones, to bring you a series of courses designed to help you and your staff develop an equity lens. Work to dismantle systems that are creating roadblocks for BIPOC students. As well as tools to support the hard conversations that we need to be having on campuses everywhere. Facilitated debriefs will occur with OTREN staff on Fridays of each week. | OTREN | Virtual | https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C44AFA929A6FFC61-summer |
Yolanda Westerberg Foundations Workshop, K-2
Jul 27 from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
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Foundations WritingWorkshop:
Implementing, Sustaining, andCelebrating Writing - School-wide Writing Reform with Yolanda Westerberg
Reform in writing will only gowell if you decide to make it a priority. Learn how to rally support,bring on stakeholders and get started! Launch your writing class withdetermination, organization and enthusiasm!
Session topics will include:
Yearlong Planning-Start with theCalendar
Common Terminology across gradelevels
Different Products, DifferentStructures
What is a Mini-Lesson and how do Iteach one?
Making a Roadmap for Instruction
Creating a Community of writers
Getting started-the first ten daysof school
Writing is a skill-teaching stamina,originality and enthusiasm
Writing Process made easier
Writing about Reading and TakingNeat Notes
Foundation strategies that can beused across all content areas!
Flyer with Registration Link: YolandaWesterberg K-2 Foundations Workshop
Mindfulness in the High School Classroom
Jul 27 from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
(Professional Development)-Professional Development
| Mindfulness in the High School Classroom | Middle School and High School Teachers and Staff | July 27, 8:30 - 10 am | Do you want to incorporate mindfulness into your classroom? This session will contain different activities that you can do within a high school classroom virtually or in person. I used all of these activities with my students this year virtually and in person. Activities will include Growth Mindset activities, Get to know you prompts and Mindful Activities. Mindful Activities examples: Categories activity, Videos, Eating Mindfully, Breathing Techniques, Grounding, Yoga, Music, Meditation, Muscle relaxation, Visualization, Noticing, Coloring, Mantra/Affirmations, Finger Holds and Hand Tracing and Hoberman Sphere Breathing. | Sarah Davis | Hybrid - Pendleton building | https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C44AFA929A6FFC61-july |
Early Reading Foundations: What You Need to Know to Make Great Readers
Jul 28 from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
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| Early Reading Foundations: What You Need to Know to Make Great Readers | PK-2nd grade classroom teachers, reading specialists, and special education teachers | July 28th, 2021, 8:00am-3:30pm | In this workshop, you will learn: • critical features of a comprehensive early reading program • important elements of high-quality early reading instruction • why explicit instruction is beneficial for all children and critical for struggling readers • why some common reading methods are counter-productive • how to teach foundational reading skills effectively and efficiently • how to use data to plan instruction for all children in your classroom • how to integrate structured literacy into your comprehensive reading program You will leave this one-day workshop with a better understanding of foundational skills of reading and many practical strategies you can take away to improve outcomes for your students. Please bring a lunch to enjoy during our 30-minute lunch break. | Ronda Fritz | In-person - La Grande building | https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C44AFA929A6FFC61-lagrande |
Yolanda Westerberg Foundations Workshop, 3-5
Jul 28 from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
(Professional Development)-Professional Development
Contact Ashley Harsin for registration: aharsin@imesd.k12.or.us
Foundations WritingWorkshop:
Implementing, Sustaining, andCelebrating Writing - School-wide Writing Reform with Yolanda Westerberg
Reform in writing will only gowell if you decide to make it a priority. Learn how to rally support,bring on stakeholders and get started! Launch your writing class withdetermination, organization and enthusiasm!
Session topics will include:
Yearlong Planning-Start with theCalendar
Common Terminology across gradelevels
Different Products, DifferentStructures
What is a Mini-Lesson and how do Iteach one?
Making a Roadmap for Instruction
Creating a Community of writers
Getting started-the first ten daysof school
Writing is a skill-teaching stamina,originality and enthusiasm
Writing Process made easier
Writing about Reading and TakingNeat Notes
Foundation strategies that can beused across all content areas!
Flyer with Registration Link: YolandaWesterberg 3-5 Foundations Workshop
Equity Training
Jul 30 to Jul 31 from 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM
(Professional Development)-Professional Development
| Equity Training | All | July 5-August 13 Fridays for one hour | On Demand Equity Course: CharacterStrong is excited to partner with the highly acclaimed lifetime educator, Erin Jones, to bring you a series of courses designed to help you and your staff develop an equity lens. Work to dismantle systems that are creating roadblocks for BIPOC students. As well as tools to support the hard conversations that we need to be having on campuses everywhere. Facilitated debriefs will occur with OTREN staff on Fridays of each week. | OTREN | Virtual | https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C44AFA929A6FFC61-summer |
Chemistry for the Next Generation
Aug 2 from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
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| Chemistry for the Next Generation | High School Science Teachers | August 2 - 6, 2021 8:30 - 11:30 AM and 1:00 - 2:30 PM Monday - Friday | Each course is a 5-day, virtual experience for high school science teachers. Each course covers the first two units with a focus on the key pedagogical shifts needed to engage all students in solving real-world problems. Participants will learn how to engage all students in utilizing the science practices to understand and think critically about the world around them. The roles of inquiry, culturally responsive anchoring phenomena, and engineering projects are emphasized. Come with your colleagues to learn about the Next Generation Science Standards and how to implement them together as a team! | Virtual | https://www.pdxstem.org/professional-development-1 |
Chemistry for the Next Generation
Aug 2 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
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| Chemistry for the Next Generation | High School Science Teachers | August 2 - 6, 2021 8:30 - 11:30 AM and 1:00 - 2:30 PM Monday - Friday | Each course is a 5-day, virtual experience for high school science teachers. Each course covers the first two units with a focus on the key pedagogical shifts needed to engage all students in solving real-world problems. Participants will learn how to engage all students in utilizing the science practices to understand and think critically about the world around them. The roles of inquiry, culturally responsive anchoring phenomena, and engineering projects are emphasized. Come with your colleagues to learn about the Next Generation Science Standards and how to implement them together as a team! | Virtual | https://www.pdxstem.org/professional-development-1 |