IMESD is looking to fill two school-based positions this year: Education Assistant and Registered Nurse. The Education Assistant will be based in La Grande, Oregon. The Registered Nurse opening is based in Morrow County. Please share with your network or submit your application today.

Education Assistant Position Description: https://www.applitrack.com/imesd/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Early+Learning+Student+Support

Registered Nurse Position Description: https://www.applitrack.com/imesd/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Nursing
4 days ago, IMESD
IMESD Hiring Classroom Assistant  in La Grande, Oregon
IMESD Hiring Registered Nurse  in Morrow County Oregon
IMESD's annual Children's Rodeo is planned for September 11, 2025! Sponsored by IMESD and the Pendleton Round-Up Association, the event provides children with special needs the opportunity to be cowboys and cowgirls inside the famous arena. Read the entire article: https://www.imesd.k12.or.us/article/2352242

6 days ago, IMESD
children's rodeo

As part of the 2025 Summer Series, IMESD and the Oregon Trail Regional Educator Network (OTREN) are hosting two literacy-focused workshops this August. On August 12, educators can attend a "Make and Take" session with Yolanda Westerberg, this session focuses on classroom literacy tools. On August 13, the session will focus on Literacy Strategies for state testing in grades 6-12. Both sessions will be held at Intermountain ESD Pendleton Building.

Here are some of the resources learners will take to their schools after the "Make and Take" workshop:
-Primary student literacy folder
-Intermediate 3 ring student literacy binder
-Set up of literacy journals
-T, Star, dash, dots (Organization)
-Bookmarks
-Editing pencils

For questions, please email ashley.harsin@imesd.k12.or.us!

Literacy "Make and Take" Workshop: https://events.imesd.k12.or.us/event/SUMMER-SERIES-Literacy-Make-and-Take-Day-with-Yolanda-Westerberg/505

Literacy Strategies for State Testing: https://events.imesd.k12.or.us/event/Summer-Series-Grades-6-12-Literacy-Strategies-for-State-Testing/506

10 days ago, IMESD
Yolanda Literacy Training

August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). This annual observance highlights the importance of getting recommended vaccines at all stages of your life. In the State of Oregon (the State), schools and childcare facilities are required to uphold certain vaccination guidelines in order to remain in compliance with state law. Read more: https://www.imesd.k12.or.us/article/2345115

11 days ago, IMESD
Required Immunizations 2025-2026
2-17 month old children
18 months and up
Kinder and grades 1-6
grades 7-12
where can children get immmunizations?
Need help finding a doctor?

Agosto es el Mes Nacional de Concientización sobre la Inmunización (NIAM). Esta celebración anual resalta la importancia de recibir las vacunas recomendadas en todas las etapas de la vida. En el estado de Oregón (el Estado), las escuelas y guarderías deben cumplir con ciertas pautas de vacunación para cumplir con la ley estatal. Aprende más: https://www.imesd.k12.or.us/article/2345115

11 days ago, IMESD
Vacunas requeridas 2025-2026
2-17 month old children
18 months and up
Kinder and grades 1-6
grades 7-12
Donde pueden obtener vacunas los ninos?
Necestias ayuda encontrando un dr./dra.

Are you ready for the 2025-2026 school year? Take a look at some of the events the Oregon Trail Regional Educator Network is offering this August! Presenters have great information to share this month, offering sessions in several topics!

- AI Tools for Teachers
- Tips for Canva, Google Drive, Sora
- Support for Beginning Teachers
- Support for New SPED Teachers
- Sheltered Instruction Strategies

Register today using our Events Calendar: https://events.imesd.k12.or.us/

13 days ago, IMESD
August REN Run Down: Professional Development Opportunities
North Powder students experience other places in America through exchange program and host students in their own community, too: https://tinyurl.com/bdzhdycn
26 days ago, IMESD

The InterMountain ESD is currently accepting applications to fill one HelpDesk Support/Collections Specialist position within the Instructional Services department. This position can be based out of Hermiston or Pendleton. Take a look at the position description, and help us find the right candidate by sharing with your network!
Position Description: https://www.applitrack.com/imesd/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Instructional+Services

26 days ago, IMESD
Want to join our team? Apply now: HelpDesk/Collections Specialist IMESD
The Summer Food Service Program, also known as "Summer Meals", is available in hundreds of communities throughout Oregon, offering free meals and snacks to ALL kids ages 1-18. Community summer meal programs are open to all families without paperwork, income verification, and regardless of immigration status. To receive a meal, kids can just drop in during a site's designated meal times. Many programs also offer fun activities so kids can stay active and keep learning.

Summer meal programs may serve a combination of breakfast, lunch, snack, or supper. Some programs also offer learning activities for kids before and after meals.

To find a location near you, contact your local school district or visit: https://www.oregon.gov/ode/students-and-family/childnutrition/sfsp/pages/summer-food-oregon.aspx
about 1 month ago, IMESD
summer food program
Several IMESD employees retired on June 25, 2025. They were recognized at the June Board of Directors meeting and each received a commemorative clock. Congratulations to these employees Bridget VanCleave Dave Williams Edie Allstott Marylee Mounger See more photos: https://www.imesd.k12.or.us/article/2298579
about 1 month ago, IMESD
Happy Independence Day! Have a happy and safe 4th of July. REMINDER: the IMESD is currently operating on its summer schedule, our offices will be closed on Fridays until June 20th.
about 2 months ago, IMESD
Have a Happy and Safe 4th of July
Calling all educators of multilingual learners! On June 23 and 24, IMESD and the Oregon Trail Regional Educator Network are hosting two Multilingual Workshops as part of the 2025 Summer Series. Participants will leave with instructional materials and tool kits to use in their classrooms. Workshops feature Dr. Eugenia Mora-Flores and are designed for new and veteran K-12 classroom teachers, instructional coaches, specialists/interventionists and paraprofessionals. For details, check out the Workshop Flyer: https://tinyurl.com/ytp634xy
2 months ago, IMESD
languages
IMESD will start its summer office schedule on Friday, June 20th. During the summer, all IMESD offices are CLOSED on Fridays. This schedule will be through Friday, August 15th. IMESD is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
2 months ago, IMESD
summer schedule
All IMESD offices are CLOSED on Thursday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth.
2 months ago, IMESD
june 19
IMESD and our school districts presented the 2025 Crystal Apple Awards in May! Congratulations to all the amazing educators who were honored: https://tinyurl.com/9rys2435
3 months ago, IMESD
IMESD and the Oregon Trail Regional Educator Network are hosting two Multilingual Workshops in June as part of the 2025 Summer Series. These workshops feature Dr. Eugenia Mora-Flores and are designed for new and veteran K-12 classroom teachers, instructional coaches, specialists/interventionists and paraprofessionals.  For details, check out the Workshop Flyer: https://tinyurl.com/ytp634xy
3 months ago, IMESD
workshops graphic
New EOU and GO STEM Hub hire will engage with middle and high school students and educators throughout Eastern Oregon on AI and technology workforce initiatives: https://tinyurl.com/49brstbz
3 months ago, IMESD
Congratulations to the 2025 Crystal Apple Award Winners! We are pleased to honor these amazing educators in our school districts in Eastern Oregon. See the list of winners: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1455/IMESD/5687297/2025_Crystal_Apple_Award_Winners.pdf Read the article: https://www.imesd.k12.or.us/article/2234747
3 months ago, IMESD
crystal apple awards
Congratulations to IMESD's 2025 Crystal Apple Award winners from Morrow and Umatilla counties! Selina Madrigal, Migrant Recruiter in the Migrant Education Program Shadra Sanchez, Speech Pathologist in the Speech-Language Pathology Program Angel Villalobos, Occupational Therapist in the EI/ECSE Program These three winners were honored at the awards ceremony in Pendleton on May 13th. Thank you, Selina, Shadra and Angel for all you do for our agency and for students in our region.
3 months ago, IMESD
winners
Congratulations to Sara Bortz, 2025 Crystal Apple Award winner for IMESD! Sara is a Speech Pathologist in the Speech-Language Pathology Program in Union County. She was honored at the awards ceremony in La Grande on May 5th. Thank you, Sara, for all you do for our agency and for students in our region.
3 months ago, IMESD
Mark Mulvihill and Sara Bortz