OTREN Coordinating Body Meeting #2

Virtual Mentor Huddle #3

Join Jon Potter in MTSS Virtual Office Hours from 9am-10am

Use the following link to connect!

Join Zoom Meeting

FREE to Oregon Trail REN District Educators (Morrow Co., Ione, Umatilla, Hermiston, Echo, Stanfield, Pendleton, Pilot Rock, Helix, Athena-Weston, Milton Freewater, Elgin, Imbler, Cove, Union, La Grande, North Powder, Baker, Pine Eagle, Ukiah & Burnt River) 

What does it mean to be trauma-informed and how do we know if we’re getting there? Come learn from Bowman Consulting experts, Rick & Doris Bowman, on December 14, 2023 (8-3:30 pm) @ Pendleton IMESD (for educators, administrators, specialists, childcare providers, & mental health providers)

What will I learn?

• Core Principles that clearly define what it means for a system or an individual classroom to be “trauma-informed”
• Comparisons of how traditional systems align to trauma-informed principles as compared to trauma-informed systems
• Processes to assess where your classroom, school or agency is current at on the journey to becoming “trauma-informed”
• Activities to plan actionable steps and strategies to continue down the road to becoming more “trauma-informed”
• Application of how to take the information learned and create individual & systemic successful and effective routines & outcomes

**Lunch is provided

Register here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd0YW9hg_MNEp6JF8XvuEARAcH0ZJV_iv5NziDJNCH0Jsc3Vg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Link to join virtually: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYtcO2pqzsiG92nPuFqsVq4BW5X9iIhvDVb

NOTE: If you are joining virtually, please do so on an individual device. Please do not attempt to have multiple people or teams participating from one device. This training works best when each participant is engaging from his or her own device.

This event will be a facilitated discussion by Umatilla Superintendent- Heidi Sipe over dinner. This is a casual, networking event to discuss relevant topics and build connections with peers around the region.

Dinner will be on your own.

Gatherings will be held in Pendleton- Prodigal Son & La Grande- Cinco de Mayo from 4:30 to 6:30 pm

This event is open to all regional administrators to come network and join together in relevant discussion! Non-alcoholic beverages and appetizers will be provided by the Oregon Trail REN.

Join Jon Potter in MTSS Virtual Office Hours from 9am-10am

Use the following link to connect!

Join Zoom Meeting

A community of practice for instructional coaches around the OTREN/IMESD region. Monthly huddles are hybrid and participant driven by providing opportunities to share problems of practice, learn together, and build a strong regional coaching network.

• September 27- Fall Kick-Off 1:00-3:00pm (hybrid)
• October 18- Huddle 1:00-3:00pm (hybrid)
• December 6- Huddle 1:00-3:00pm (hybrid)
• January 24- Michelle Harris: Advice Trap Book Study 1:00-2:30pm (hybrid)
• February 14- Huddle 1:00-3:00pm (hybrid)
• March 20- Michelle Harris: Advice Trap Book Study  1:00-2:30pm (hybrid)
• April 17- Michelle Harris: Advice Trap Book Study  1:00-2:30pm (hybrid) 
• April 24- Huddle 1:00-3:00pm (hybrid)
• May 21-22 Coaches Conference- in person, two-day conference with Michelle Harris

**Hybrid- choose to meet in-person at the Pendleton IMESD or join us online. 

If you have any questions about our meeting schedule or you need the zoom link for the meetings with Michelle, please contact us:  

instructionalcoaches@imesd.k12.or.us 

Please join us for an introduction to Juvenile Justice Online, a virtual resource available through the ESD to all regional school districts. Our hope is that this tool will help you support attendance and promote a positive approach to discipline by minimizing suspensions and including parents/guardians in the disciplinary process. Learn more here. Juvenilejusticeonline.org

Questions? Reach out to Dr. Madi Koenig at madeline.koenig@imesd.k12.or.us or Jennifer Pambrun at jennifer.pambrun@imesd.k12.or.us

Attention all regional classified staff! Please join us for Classified Connection, hosted by the REN/IMESD and facilitated by Pendleton Early Learning Center principal, Angela Lattin. Classified Connection is designed to bring regional classified staff together for some lightly facilitated programming and training. This kickoff gathering will feature Umatilla County CARE Coordinators, Jenny Galloway & Maggie King. Jenny and Maggie will be presenting on the impacts of trauma. Time will be provided for questions and networking.

• Appetizers and non-alcoholic drinks will be provided. Please register for the event and spread the word!
• Questions? Contact emily.williams@imesd.k12.or.us

Join Zoom Meeting

https://imesdmeet.zoom.us/j/95912843512?pwd=VStMUGNvR2JHK1VhT29OY0xqUDlrdz09&from=addon

Meeting ID: 959 1284 3512

Passcode: 066091

Crisis Prevention & Intervention Training

In person training for staff who directly intervene in crisis situations, teaching staff de-escalation techniques as well as restrictive and nonrestrictive interventions (restraint/holds).

 Training will focus on decision making and basic safety interventions/holding skills.

January 18th, 2024, Thursday

Location: IMESD Pendleton - Lodgepole/Ponderosa Room

Location: LaGrande SD Willow - School Board Conference Room

April 23, 2024, Tuesday

Location: IMESD Pendleton -Lodgepole/Ponderosa Room

Location: LaGrande SD Willow - School Board Conference Room

8:30am - 4pm (Lunch is 45 minutes on your own)

25 spots available per training. 

Wear comfortable shoes/clothing.

**Online portion required prior to in-person training (3hours) You will be turned away, if not completed. **

• COST:
• $250 for Districts WITHOUT certified CPI trainer(s)
• $125 for Districts WITH certified CPI trainer(s)
• Participants who register, are assigned the online portion, and do NOT complete the online portion or do NOT attend June's training, the district will be charged $50. 

Registration link:

https://forms.gle/8yy7N7JTozn1qhPs6

Contact for Questions:

Sean- LaGrande

sean.crow@imesd.k12.or.us

Tanna- Pendleton  

tanna.munck@imesd.k12.or.us

Session 2 of our ongoing regional CTE professional learning. This session's theme is work based learning/career connected learning.

This virtual gathering is part of the Oregon Trail Regional Educator Network's Administrator Collaborative Series. The roundtable will be facilitated by Mike Scott from RightTime Coaching and will cover relevant, real-time issues that our regional educational leaders are facing.

Rooted in best practices, this training opportunity will grow beginning teachers through their first three years of teaching. This will include in-person trainings, classroom visits, and learning walks. Additional supports; such as one-on-one coaching and coaching cycles can also be requested throughout the year. 

The G.R.O.W. Series is designed by the IMESD instructional coaches with the vision of helping you GROW as a beginning teacher: 

G- set GOALS for your year and celebrate your successes

R - REVIEW your classroom management plan, teaching and learning strategies

O-ORGANIZE your classroom space and communication tools

W- WORKSHOP and collaborate with other beginning teachers

For more information please reach out to Jennifer Teeter (541-966-4663).  GROW Flier

Umatilla Co New Teacher GROW Training

https://www.cosa.k12.or.us/events/2024-winter

Trainer: Wendy Briney & Makayla Plumtree

"Feeding resources for EI providers"

Wendy will share resources for EI providers to use with families of babies and toddlers who are transitioning to solid foods or who are struggling to accept solid foods and provide tips to avoid common pitfalls during this process.  

Trainer: Stephanie Sneed

Developing and Implementing AAC in the Learning Environment. This training will offer an introduction to effective AAC tools and strategies that can be implemented in the learning environment.

For the school identified CTE Directors.

Attention all regional classified staff! Please join us for Classified Connection, hosted by the REN/IMESD and facilitated by Pendleton Early Learning Center principal, Angela Lattin. Classified Connection is designed to bring regional classified staff together for some lightly facilitated programming and training. Training topics will vary, but will be responsive to classified requests and feedback.

• Appetizers and non-alcoholic drinks will be provided. Please register for the event and spread the word!
• Questions? Contact emily.williams@imesd.k12.or.us

February 8th SPED Training

 SPED training will include a required training to renew or become Qualified Assessors for the Oregon Extended Assessment. The training will also include current hot topics and procedural compliance in Sped.

Event Timing: Thursday February 8, 2024, from 9.am. to 3p.m

Location: IMESD, 2001 SW Nye Ave, Pendleton, OR

Conference Room: Lodgepole/Ponderosa

35 spots available 

*Lunch will be provided*

Registration Link:

https://forms.gle/wq4N9WajHs91vMr59

Contact us:

Gretchen McKay 

gretchen.mckay@imesd.k12.or.us

Corrina Robinson

corrina.robinson@imesd.k12.or.us

OTREN Administrator Collaborative Event

OTREN Administrator Collaborative Series

Rooted in best practices, this training opportunity will grow beginning teachers through their first three years of teaching. This will include in-person trainings, classroom visits, and learning walks. Additional supports; such as one-on-one coaching and coaching cycles can also be requested throughout the year. 

The G.R.O.W. Series is designed by the IMESD instructional coaches with the vision of helping you GROW as a beginning teacher: 

G- set GOALS for your year and celebrate your successes

R - REVIEW your classroom management plan, teaching and learning strategies

O-ORGANIZE your classroom space and communication tools

W- WORKSHOP and collaborate with other beginning teachers

For more information please reach out to Jennifer Teeter (541-966-4663).  GROW Flier

This event will be a facilitated discussion by Umatilla Superintendent- Heidi Sipe over dinner. This is a casual, networking event to discuss relevant topics and build connections with peers around the region.

Dinner will be on your own.

Zoom Link for Meeting with Guest Speaker Katie Smith from Core Collaborative

A community of practice for instructional coaches around the OTREN/IMESD region. Monthly huddles are hybrid and participant driven by providing opportunities to share problems of practice, learn together, and build a strong regional coaching network.

• September 27- Fall Kick-Off 1:00-3:00pm (hybrid)
• October 18- Huddle 1:00-3:00pm (hybrid)
• December 6- Huddle 1:00-3:00pm (hybrid)
• January 24- Michelle Harris: Advice Trap Book Study 1:00-2:30pm (hybrid)
• February 14- Huddle- guest presenter:  1:00-3:00pm (hybrid)
• March 20- Michelle Harris: Advice Trap Book Study  1:00-2:30pm (hybrid)
• April 17- Michelle Harris: Advice Trap Book Study  1:00-2:30pm (hybrid) 
• April 24- Huddle 1:00-3:00pm (hybrid)
• May 21-22 Coaches Conference- in person, two-day conference with Michelle Harris

**Hybrid- choose to meet in-person at the Pendleton IMESD or join us online. 

If you have any questions about our meeting schedule or you need the zoom link for the meetings with Michelle, please contact us:  

instructionalcoaches@imesd.k12.or.us 

MTSS Half Day Virtual Training:

Creating a Healthy Tier 2 in your MTSS

Please join us for this 3-hour virtual training as we unpack the critical features of Tier 2 systems in your MTSS, including interventions, progress monitoring, and data-based decision making at the Tier 2 level. Participants will learn how a healthy Tier 2 can effectively support your students with additional needs and reflect on ways to improve your current Tier 2 systems, with a particular emphasis on how to use data to match support to student need and evaluate the impact of that support using data-based teams.

Join Jon Potter in MTSS Virtual Office Hours from 9am-10am

Use the following link to connect!

Join Zoom Meeting

Join Zoom Meeting

https://imesdmeet.zoom.us/j/99781490186?pwd=dEpleXo2MXUzU1BrbWs1eEZSeXNXQT09&from=addon

Meeting ID: 997 8149 0186

Passcode: 130431

Umatilla Co New Teacher GROW Training

OTREN Coordinating Body Meeting #3

Gatherings will be held in Pendleton & La Grande- Locations to be determined

IMESD Internal In-Service Day

Full-day learning walk for participating teachers.

GROW PROGRAM:

Rooted in best practices, this training opportunity will grow beginning teachers through their first three years of teaching. This will include in-person trainings, classroom visits, and learning walks. Additional supports; such as one-on-one coaching and coaching cycles can also be requested throughout the year. 

The G.R.O.W. Series is designed by the IMESD instructional coaches with the vision of helping you GROW as a beginning teacher: 

G- set GOALS for your year and celebrate your successes

R - REVIEW your classroom management plan, teaching and learning strategies

O-ORGANIZE your classroom space and communication tools

W- WORKSHOP and collaborate with other beginning teachers

For more information please reach out to Jennifer Teeter (541-966-4663).  GROW Flier

MTSS Webinar #2

Session description coming soon

Attention all regional classified staff! Please join us for Classified Connection, hosted by the REN/IMESD and facilitated by Pendleton Early Learning Center principal, Angela Lattin. Classified Connection is designed to bring regional classified staff together for some lightly facilitated programming and training. Training topics will vary, but will be responsive to classified requests and feedback.

• Appetizers and non-alcoholic drinks will be provided. Please register for the event and spread the word!
• Questions? Contact emily.williams@imesd.k12.or.us

OTREN Administrator Collaborative

Location subject to change

Trainer: Hollie Putnam

American Sign Language Basics in the Preschool Setting. Learn basic sign language that can be utilized in the classroom with all children to help foster and support language development and ease communication barriers with non-verbal children or those with limited expressive language skills.

This is the 3rd regional CTE professional development day for the calendar year. Theme and session description to come.

Join Jon Potter in MTSS Virtual Office Hours from 9am-10am

Use the following link to connect!

Join Zoom Meeting

Join Zoom Meeting

https://imesdmeet.zoom.us/j/93972453915?pwd=MjdBQkFsMzRKUDRveG9UWWNHeFk0dz09&from=addon

Meeting ID: 939 7245 3915

Passcode: 394126

Danielson Evaluation Training #3- La Grande

Please register for this event to secure your spot. Any questions, contact: mckennon.mcdonald@imesd.k12.or.us

Danielson Evaluation Training #3- Hermiston

Please register to the event to secure your spot. Any questions, contact: mckennon.mcdonald@imesd.k12.or.us

Attention all regional classified staff! Please join us for Classified Connection, hosted by the REN/IMESD and facilitated by Pendleton Early Learning Center principal, Angela Lattin. Classified Connection is designed to bring regional classified staff together for some lightly facilitated programming and training. Training topics will vary, but will be responsive to classified requests and feedback.

• Appetizers and non-alcoholic drinks will be provided. Please register for the event and spread the word!
• Questions? Contact emily.williams@imesd.k12.or.us

Content Leads- Core Collaborative Inquiry Training #3

Oregon ACTE's annual conference is held in Portland this year. Keynote speaker: Dr. Kevin Fleming, Guest Keynote: Erin Jones

Danielson Evaluation Training #4- La Grande

Please register to ensure your spot. Any questions? Contact mckennon.mcdonald@imesd.k12.or.us

Trainer: Jennifer Sweet

Learn the varying aspects of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) through exploring the educational eligibility categories. Learn a few strategies to encourage growth for children with ASD. Gain a glimpse into what it is like to see the world through the eyes of a child with ASD.

OEA Choice Trust- Regional Wellness Convening

Join Jon Potter in MTSS Virtual Office Hours from 9am-10am

Use the following link to connect!

Join Zoom Meeting

Join Zoom Meeting

https://imesdmeet.zoom.us/j/97074976243?pwd=UHBSQXY3OHZBTTZ4Qkgrd3RyYlQyQT09&from=addon

Meeting ID: 970 7497 6243

Passcode: 872709

Rooted in best practices, this training opportunity will grow beginning teachers through their first three years of teaching. This will include in-person trainings, classroom visits, and learning walks. Additional supports; such as one-on-one coaching and coaching cycles can also be requested throughout the year. 

The G.R.O.W. Series is designed by the IMESD instructional coaches with the vision of helping you GROW as a beginning teacher: 

G- set GOALS for your year and celebrate your successes

R - REVIEW your classroom management plan, teaching and learning strategies

O-ORGANIZE your classroom space and communication tools

W- WORKSHOP and collaborate with other beginning teachers

For more information please reach out to Jennifer Teeter (541-966-4663).  GROW Flier

Umatilla Co New Teacher GROW Training

Crisis Prevention & Intervention Training

In person training for staff who directly intervene in crisis situations, teaching staff de-escalation techniques as well as restrictive and nonrestrictive interventions (restraint/holds).

 Training will focus on decision making and basic safety interventions/holding skills.

January 18th, 2024, Thursday

Location: IMESD Pendleton - Lodgepole/Ponderosa Room

Location: LaGrande SD Willow - School Board Conference Room

April 23, 2024, Tuesday

Location: IMESD Pendleton -Lodgepole/Ponderosa Room

Location: LaGrande SD Willow - School Board Conference Room

8:30am - 4pm (Lunch is 45 minutes on your own)

25 spots available per training. 

Wear comfortable shoes/clothing.

**Online portion required prior to in-person training (3hours) You will be turned away, if not completed. **

• COST:
• $250 for Districts WITHOUT certified CPI trainer(s)
• $125 for Districts WITH certified CPI trainer(s)
• Participants who register, are assigned the online portion, and do NOT complete the online portion or do NOT attend June's training, the district will be charged $50. 

Contact for Questions:

Sean- LaGrande

sean.crow@imesd.k12.or.us

Tanna- Pendleton  

tanna.munck@imesd.k12.or.us

This event will be a facilitated discussion by Umatilla Superintendent- Heidi Sipe over dinner. This is a casual, networking event to discuss relevant topics and build connections with peers around the region.

Dinner will be on your own.

MTSS In-Person Training

This will be the 4th and final Danielson Series Training in Hermiston. Please register to ensure your spot. Any Questions? Contact mckennon.mcdonald@imesd.k12.or.us for more information.

This meeting is for school identified CTE Directors.

OTREN Coordinating Body Meeting #4

Join Jon Potter in MTSS Virtual Office Hours from 9am-10am

Use the following link to connect!

Join Zoom Meeting

Join Zoom Meeting

https://imesdmeet.zoom.us/j/99475895000?pwd=MlpxalgxM0c0QlNiM1oycW1GT0dXQT09&from=addon

Meeting ID: 994 7589 5000

Passcode: 626363

This event will be a facilitated discussion by Umatilla Superintendent- Heidi Sipe over dinner. This is a casual, networking event to discuss relevant topics and build connections with peers around the region.

Dinner will be on your own.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://imesdmeet.zoom.us/j/92928771952?pwd=d25kUjYzZ09LMjJuTGdpcjI4aitEUT09&from=addon

Meeting ID: 929 2877 1952

Passcode: 021744

Mark your calendars. More details coming soon!

OTREN Core Collaborative Share Fair

This meeting time is reserved to continue budget conversations, if needed.

Mark your calendars. More details coming soon!

Time and Location: TBD

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Mark your calendars. More details coming soon!

Mark your calendars. More details coming soon!

Mark your calendars. More details coming soon!