Calling all 9-12 regional counselors & behavior specialists! Join La Grande SD Counselor, Teresa Dowdy, for an hour of connection with peers in your field. During this virtual meeting, Teresa will facilitate space for counselors to come together to learn, share, and grow.

GOOGLE MEETS link: meet.google.com/vpz-ttuo-nur

Questions? Contact Teresa at teresa.dowdy@lagrandesd.org

Students with ASD experience sensory difficulties. Participants will learn about how these difficulties impact a student’s ability to participate in their education. Strategies Paraprofessionals can use to address sensory challenges will be presented.

In order for a paraprofessional or classified staff to attend this training you must have completed the prior webinars in this series. Please contact your Autism Consultant if you have any questions.

In this webinar, participants will gain an understanding of what it means to have ASD: behavioral characteristics, thinking/learning style, and communication/social challenges. Understanding ASD can help teachers monitor their teaching style to match up with the learning style of their student(s) with ASD.

Registration link: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/bc1b814f-d7d2-40e6-a9e9-8b5a2f199656@87ba8bce-2a5b-4c73-bc1f-60a74d47fb6e

Welcome to the Oregon Trail REN Mentor Program. Our goal is to offer the tools, resources, and training that are needed for each district to support their beginning teachers at the highest level. We look forward to working with you as you take on the role of of a mentor. 

The collaborative nature of our program is designed to help mentors gain professional knowledge from training and resources AND from the expertise and experience of other mentors in our region. Mentoring is greatly beneficial to beginning teachers and students.

teachers who have mentors are twice as likely to stay in the profession then those who do not. 

students whose teachers had mentors gained an additional two-five months in reading and math compared to those without mentors.

A 3 hour Foundational Training in September (with a make-up training in early October).

Trainings will be in 3 locations (Hermiston/Umatilla, Pendleton, and La Grande) to meet individual scheduling needs of the mentor teachers.

Monthly 1-3 hour after school meetings (both in person and hybrid) starting in October.

Regular communication with the program lead, Beth Naughton.

Join the meeting now

Meeting ID: 286 647 206 855

Passcode: 6VSGeo

Welcome to the Oregon Trail REN Mentor Program. Our goal is to offer the tools, resources, and training that are needed for each district to support their beginning teachers at the highest level. We look forward to working with you as you take on the role of of a mentor. 

The collaborative nature of our program is designed to help mentors gain professional knowledge from training and resources AND from the expertise and experience of other mentors in our region. Mentoring is greatly beneficial to beginning teachers and students.

teachers who have mentors are twice as likely to stay in the profession then those who do not. 

students whose teachers had mentors gained an additional two-five months in reading and math compared to those without mentors.

A 3 hour Foundational Training in September (with a make-up training in early October).

Trainings will be in 3 locations (Hermiston/Umatilla, Pendleton, and La Grande) to meet individual scheduling needs of the mentor teachers.

Monthly 1-3 hour after school meetings (both in person and hybrid) starting in October.

Regular communication with the program lead, Beth Naughton.

Beginning Teacher: GROW Series

Rooted in best practices, this training opportunity will grow beginning teachers through their first three years of teaching. This will include in-person gatherings, 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

Location: IMESD Pendleton School District Office***

*** Location is subject to change- please make sure to complete register for each separate calendar event AND complete the GROW registration form (just once).

Times: 4:00-5:30 pm

#1: Thursday, October 17th

at Pendleton District Office

#2: Wednesday, November 20th

#3: Thursday, December 19th, 

#4: Wednesday, February 5th

#5: Thursday, March 13 

#6:   Wednesday, April 9th 

Are you a woman in an educational leadership position? Are you interested in networking with others in your field? Do you aspire to be in an educational leadership position?

If so, JOIN US! Facilitated by Umatilla Superintendent Heidi Sipe, Women in Leadership dinners are designed to create a space for women to share problems of practice, celebrate successes, and so much more.

*Dinners are responsive to participant requests for topics

*Come as you are!

*No-host dinner

Questions? Contact Emily Williams: emily.williams@imesd.k12.or.us

This is a time when representatives from each of the OTREN partner districts come together to evaluate, plan, and inform the work of the Oregon Trail REN for the 2024/2025 School Year and beyond.

The mission of our REN is improve professional support for Oregon's public educators with an emphasis on local context to ensure training is responsive to the local strengths and needs of each region.

Our AIM is: By June 2025, 80% of educators will apply learnings from their participation in Oregon Trail Regional Educator Network Programming to improve their practice, grow professionally, and positively impact student learning.

Lunch is provided

***The Learning Walk requires a registration at least eight days in advance - giving the coaches time to arrange for classroom visits to schools around the region.

Beginning Teacher: GROW Series

Rooted in best practices, this training opportunity will grow beginning teachers through their first three years of teaching. This will include in-person gatherings, 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

Location: La Grande District Office or IMESD La Grande Office Conference Room 

*** Location is subject to change- please make sure to complete register for each separate calendar event AND complete the GROW registration form (just once).

Times: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm 

*Learning Walk/Trainings: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Huddle Dates: #1: Friday, September 20th

#2: Tuesday, October 22nd *Learning Walk in conjunction with training

#3: Friday, December 6th    

#4: Friday, January 10th

#5: Thursday, February 20th *Learning Walk in conjunction with training 

Celebration Luncheon & GROW Graduation      

March- May: Optional one-on-one meetings, coaching cycles, learning walks, and possible specialized workshops (at the request of teachers).

Classroom Visits: #1: September 30th - October 18th

#2: November 4th - 22nd

#3: January 13th - February 14th 

#4: April 1st- 25th

If you have any questions or are no longer able to come, please reach out to Instructional Coach Ayla Olson at Ayla.Olson@imesd.k12.or.us or 541-966-4657

Welcome to the Oregon Trail REN Mentor Program. Our goal is to offer the tools, resources, and training that are needed for each district to support their beginning teachers at the highest level. We look forward to working with you as you take on the role of of a mentor. 

The collaborative nature of our program is designed to help mentors gain professional knowledge from training and resources AND from the expertise and experience of other mentors in our region. Mentoring is greatly beneficial to beginning teachers and students.

teachers who have mentors are twice as likely to stay in the profession then those who do not. 

students whose teachers had mentors gained an additional two-five months in reading and math compared to those without mentors.

A 3 hour Foundational Training in September (with a make-up training in early October).

Trainings will be in 3 locations (Hermiston/Umatilla, Pendleton, and La Grande) to meet individual scheduling needs of the mentor teachers.

Monthly 1-3 hour after school meetings (both in person and hybrid) starting in October.

Regular communication with the program lead, Beth Naughton.

TO:            InterMountain Superintendents & Board Members

FROM:     Danielle Sackett, Executive Assistant danielle.sackett@imesd.k12.or.us  

RE:            OSBA Fall Regional Meetings (Legislative Roadshow)

·       Tuesday, October 22, 2024 – Union & Baker Counties’

·       Thursday, October 24, 2024 –Morrow & Umatilla Counties’

The Oregon School Boards Association has asked InterMountain ESD to coordinate their Fall Regional Meetings (Legislative Roadshow) for district superintendents and school board members. There will be two meetings again this year.

·       Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at the Eastern Oregon University; Hoke Union Building Room #339

·       Thursday, October 24, 2024, at the Pendleton Convention Center; Rooms 1-4

Dinner at 6:00 p.m. and meetings at 6:30p.m. The meetings will last approximately 90 minutes, OSBA is hoping to make them an interactive conversation with time for feedback from participants.  

Please register by Friday, October 11, 2024, with the links provided below:

 https://events.imesd.k12.or.us/

Due to catering requirements, please note the following:

·       Dinner will be provided in Pendleton and La Grande for a cost of approximately $28 per person.

·       IMESD will bill districts for registered participants in their district

·       Districts cancelling after October 8th will be charged for meals of registrants.

Please join Tina Crowell, K-8 Counselor Connection lead, for this virtual PLC -- connect with peers, share ideas, and learn something new to help you in your day-to-day!

Meet via Google Meets

Meeting ID

meet.google.com/ydz-txvc-rfz

Information will be presented that will help Paraprofessionals provide effective instruction by understanding the importance of structuring the environment, providing visual supports and modifying/adapting curriculum. Strategies and examples will cover students in grades K – 12.

In order for a paraprofessional or classified staff to attend this training you must have completed the prior webinars in this series. Please contact your Autism Consultant if you have any questions.

Behaviors that are typically associated with ASD can pose challenges in mainstream settings. An overview of why students may be engaging in certain behaviors with a variety of behavior management strategies that are often successful for these unique learners will be provided.

Registration link: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/aaaa56fb-a88b-4bb5-b9d0-54ba21b86d37@87ba8bce-2a5b-4c73-bc1f-60a74d47fb6e

TO:            InterMountain Superintendents & Board Members

FROM:     Danielle Sackett, Executive Assistant danielle.sackett@imesd.k12.or.us  

RE:            OSBA Fall Regional Meetings (Legislative Roadshow)

·       Tuesday, October 22, 2024 – Union & Baker Counties’

·       Thursday, October 24, 2024 –Morrow & Umatilla Counties’

The Oregon School Boards Association has asked InterMountain ESD to coordinate their Fall Regional Meetings (Legislative Roadshow) for district superintendents and school board members. There will be two meetings again this year.

·       Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at the Eastern Oregon University; Hoke Union Building Room #339

·       Thursday, October 24, 2024, at the Pendleton Convention Center; Rooms 1-4

Dinner at 6:00 p.m. and meetings at 6:30p.m. The meetings will last approximately 90 minutes, OSBA is hoping to make them an interactive conversation with time for feedback from participants.  

Please register by Friday, October 11, 2024, with the links provided below:

 https://events.imesd.k12.or.us/

Due to catering requirements, please note the following:

·       Dinner will be provided in Pendleton and La Grande for a cost of approximately $28 per person.

·       IMESD will bill districts for registered participants in their district

·       Districts cancelling after the October 8th will be charged for meals of registrants.

Trainer:  Wendy Briney

Training Description: Learn about ways that you can model and facilitate early language skills in

your birth to three clients and provide valuable resources to their parents/guardians so that they can do the same.

Trainer:  Deb Burnette

Training Description

Core Board! What is it? How can it help me in my classroom?

A core board is a low-tech assistive technology tool that focuses on core words to help children communicate. However, it is only useful if it is implemented correctly. In this training we will discuss why to use a core board and how to use it in the classroom effectively.

Training Day 1: October 29, 2024 (9-4 pm)

Title: MTSS Overview and Mindsets

Description: Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) provides a framework for organizing your instructional supports, data, and data-based teams. But implementing an effective and equitable MTSS also requires having the right mindset. This 1-day training will explore both the critical features of MTSS and the collective mindsets necessary to make MTSS work for your students and staff. School teams will engage in activities designed to identify strengths and areas for improvement in your MTSS components as well as the essential MTSS mindsets. Following this training, teams will have a better understanding of areas to focus on next.

Objectives:

1. Examine the mindset needed for effective MTSS
2. Provide an overview of MTSS
3. Identify roles and responsibilities of leadership teams
4. Use the MTSS rubric to identify strengths and areas for improvement

Training Day 2: October 30, 2024 (9-4 pm)

Title: Data-Based Decision Making and Individualizing Supports at Tier 3

Description: Data-based decision making is a critical feature of MTSS. This 1-day training will provide an overview of the problem-solving model for data-based decision making, and explore how data can be used to evaluate the instruction, curriculum, and environmental needs of your students. Participants will learn how to collect and use data across these areas to intensity supports at Tier 3 for students with intensive and/or unique needs, including students with disabilities and multilingual learners.

Objectives:

1. Examine the problem-solving model for data-based decision making
2. Learn how to collect data to evaluate the instruction, curriculum, and environment
3. Explore how to intensify supports at Tier 3 for students with the most intensive needs

*It is suggested that you attend BOTH days of training with your data team, if possible. However, teams and/or individuals may attend only one day if attending both days is not possible.

Questions? Contact emily.williams@imesd.k12.or.us

Behaviors that are typically associated with ASD can pose challenges in mainstream settings. An overview of why students may be engaging in these behaviors and a variety of behavior management strategies that are often successful for these unique learners will be provided.

In order for a paraprofessional or classified staff to attend this training you must have completed the prior webinars in this series. Please contact your Autism Consultant if you have any questions.

Information will be presented that will help teachers provide effective instruction by understanding the importance of structuring the environment, providing visual supports and modifying/adapting curriculum. Strategies and examples will cover students in grades K – 12.

Registration link: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/d904fa4a-0ac3-461a-b6d6-a9ad68757428@87ba8bce-2a5b-4c73-bc1f-60a74d47fb6e

This is intended for any CTE teacher associated with a manufacturing, construction or industrial technology CTE program of study.

Join us in Pendleton for a YouScience implementation workshop.

The morning will provide a brief introduction to YouScience, a deep dive into their new Education and Career Plan feature, and time to complete the brain games (if you have not already).

The afternoon will be an implementation workshop that will include best implementation strategies, navigating results and reports, and data analysis and decision making.

Come for the half day that matches where you and your school is at OR STAY ALL DAY!

Calling all regional K-12 Counselors & Specialists! Join us for our first in-person Counselor Connection gathering on November 6, 2024 at BMCC in Pendleton.

*Breakfast & lunch provided

*9-3 pm @ Emigrant Hall, Rm. 114

*Featured Speakers: Kerry Stern, Associate Director of the College Board & Katie Greathouse, Program Director for Mt. Emily Safe Center in La Grande

*What to Expect: collaboration & reflection time with peers, information regarding updates to testing, AP course options, FAFSA, & more, TSEL discussion, First Response best practices & protocols...and more!

Students with ASD experience executive functioning difficulties. Participants will learn about how these difficulties impact a student’s ability to participate in their education and daily living skills. Strategies Paraprofessionals can use to help our ASD students become more independent in the classroom, and at school will be presented.

In order for a paraprofessional or classified staff to attend this training you must have completed the prior webinars in this series. Please contact your Autism Consultant if you have any questions.

Students with ASD experience sensory challenges. Participants will learn how these challenges can impact a student’s ability to participate in their education. Strategies to address sensory challenges will be presented.

Sensory needs webinar registration link: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/0a162450-6521-4ff7-8d9d-bd26c694811e@87ba8bce-2a5b-4c73-bc1f-60a74d47fb6e

Monthly Reginal Curriculum Leads meeting

Attention all regional classified staff! Please join us for Classified Connection, hosted by the REN/IMESD. Classified Connection is designed to bring regional classified staff together for some lightly facilitated programming and training.

*November 13th content: TBD

*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

Welcome to the Oregon Trail REN Mentor Program. Our goal is to offer the tools, resources, and training that are needed for each district to support their beginning teachers at the highest level. We look forward to working with you as you take on the role of of a mentor. 

The collaborative nature of our program is designed to help mentors gain professional knowledge from training and resources AND from the expertise and experience of other mentors in our region. Mentoring is greatly beneficial to beginning teachers and students.

teachers who have mentors are twice as likely to stay in the profession then those who do not. 

students whose teachers had mentors gained an additional two-five months in reading and math compared to those without mentors.

A 3 hour Foundational Training in September (with a make-up training in early October).

Trainings will be in 3 locations (Hermiston/Umatilla, Pendleton, and La Grande) to meet individual scheduling needs of the mentor teachers.

Monthly 1-3 hour after school meetings (both in person and hybrid) starting in October.

Regular communication with the program lead, Beth Naughton.

Trainer:  Angel Villalobos

Training Description: Learn strategies to effectively utilize common classroom tools such as swings, trampolines, etc to best meet the sensory needs of children.

Trainer:  Angel Villalobos

Training Description: Learn strategies and activities that can be offered to children to help determine the need for an OT referral for further evaluation.

Welcome to the Oregon Trail REN Mentor Program. Our goal is to offer the tools, resources, and training that are needed for each district to support their beginning teachers at the highest level. We look forward to working with you as you take on the role of of a mentor. 

The collaborative nature of our program is designed to help mentors gain professional knowledge from training and resources AND from the expertise and experience of other mentors in our region. Mentoring is greatly beneficial to beginning teachers and students.

teachers who have mentors are twice as likely to stay in the profession then those who do not. 

students whose teachers had mentors gained an additional two-five months in reading and math compared to those without mentors.

A 3 hour Foundational Training in September (with a make-up training in early October).

Trainings will be in 3 locations (Hermiston/Umatilla, Pendleton, and La Grande) to meet individual scheduling needs of the mentor teachers.

Monthly 1-3 hour after school meetings (both in person and hybrid) starting in October.

Regular communication with the program lead, Beth Naughton.

Beginning Teacher: GROW Series

Rooted in best practices, this training opportunity will grow beginning teachers through their first three years of teaching. This will include in-person gatherings, 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

Location: IMESD Pendleton School District Office***

*** Location is subject to change- please make sure to complete register for each separate calendar event AND complete the GROW registration form (just once).

Times: 4:00-5:30 pm

#1: Thursday, October 17th

at Pendleton District Office

#2: Wednesday, November 20th

#3: Thursday, December 19th, 

#4: Wednesday, February 5th

#5: Thursday, March 13 

#6:   Wednesday, April 9th 

Join the meeting now

Meeting ID: 255 902 258 09

Passcode: pK6SLy

Welcome to the Oregon Trail REN Mentor Program. Our goal is to offer the tools, resources, and training that are needed for each district to support their beginning teachers at the highest level. We look forward to working with you as you take on the role of of a mentor. 

The collaborative nature of our program is designed to help mentors gain professional knowledge from training and resources AND from the expertise and experience of other mentors in our region. Mentoring is greatly beneficial to beginning teachers and students.

teachers who have mentors are twice as likely to stay in the profession then those who do not. 

students whose teachers had mentors gained an additional two-five months in reading and math compared to those without mentors.

A 3 hour Foundational Training in September (with a make-up training in early October).

Trainings will be in 3 locations (Hermiston/Umatilla, Pendleton, and La Grande) to meet individual scheduling needs of the mentor teachers.

Monthly 1-3 hour after school meetings (both in person and hybrid) starting in October.

Regular communication with the program lead, Beth Naughton.

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.

Please make sure to register in order to receive the meeting link. Reach out to mckennon.mcdonald@imesd.k12.or.us if you have any questions.

ACTE's CareerTech VISION and NAAE is the must-attend event for career and technical education (CTE) professionals. Happening Dec. 4-7 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas, VISION offers comprehensive programming covering high-quality CTE in secondary and postsecondary environments and emerging trends in the field to help career and technical educators thrive in their careers. VISION provides attendees with a rich array of networking opportunities, an Expo, hundreds of concurrent program sessions, and numerous networking opportunities

Beginning Teacher: GROW Series

Rooted in best practices, this training opportunity will grow beginning teachers through their first three years of teaching. This will include in-person gatherings, 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

Location: La Grande District Office or IMESD La Grande Office Conference Room 

*** Location is subject to change- please make sure to complete register for each separate calendar event AND complete the GROW registration form (just once).

Times: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm 

*Learning Walk/Trainings: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Huddle Dates: #1: Friday, September 20th

#2: Tuesday, October 22nd *Learning Walk in conjunction with training

#3: Friday, December 6th    

#4: Friday, January 10th

#5: Thursday, February 20th *Learning Walk in conjunction with training 

Celebration Luncheon & GROW Graduation      

March- May: Optional one-on-one meetings, coaching cycles, learning walks, and possible specialized workshops (at the request of teachers).

Classroom Visits: #1: September 30th - October 18th

#2: November 4th - 22nd

#3: January 13th - February 14th 

#4: April 1st- 25th

If you have any questions please reach out to Instructional Coach Ayla Olson at Ayla.Olson@imesd.k12.or.us or 541-966-4657

Monthly Reginal Curriculum Leads meeting

Welcome to the Oregon Trail REN Mentor Program. Our goal is to offer the tools, resources, and training that are needed for each district to support their beginning teachers at the highest level. We look forward to working with you as you take on the role of of a mentor. 

The collaborative nature of our program is designed to help mentors gain professional knowledge from training and resources AND from the expertise and experience of other mentors in our region. Mentoring is greatly beneficial to beginning teachers and students.

teachers who have mentors are twice as likely to stay in the profession then those who do not. 

students whose teachers had mentors gained an additional two-five months in reading and math compared to those without mentors.

A 3 hour Foundational Training in September (with a make-up training in early October).

Trainings will be in 3 locations (Hermiston/Umatilla, Pendleton, and La Grande) to meet individual scheduling needs of the mentor teachers.

Monthly 1-3 hour after school meetings (both in person and hybrid) starting in October.

Regular communication with the program lead, Beth Naughton.

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.

Please make sure to register in order to receive the meeting link. Any questions, contact mckennon.mcdonald@imesd.k12.or.us

Welcome to the Oregon Trail REN Mentor Program. Our goal is to offer the tools, resources, and training that are needed for each district to support their beginning teachers at the highest level. We look forward to working with you as you take on the role of of a mentor. 

The collaborative nature of our program is designed to help mentors gain professional knowledge from training and resources AND from the expertise and experience of other mentors in our region. Mentoring is greatly beneficial to beginning teachers and students.

teachers who have mentors are twice as likely to stay in the profession then those who do not. 

students whose teachers had mentors gained an additional two-five months in reading and math compared to those without mentors.

A 3 hour Foundational Training in September (with a make-up training in early October).

Trainings will be in 3 locations (Hermiston/Umatilla, Pendleton, and La Grande) to meet individual scheduling needs of the mentor teachers.

Monthly 1-3 hour after school meetings (both in person and hybrid) starting in October.

Regular communication with the program lead, Beth Naughton.

Welcome to the Oregon Trail REN Mentor Program. Our goal is to offer the tools, resources, and training that are needed for each district to support their beginning teachers at the highest level. We look forward to working with you as you take on the role of of a mentor. 

The collaborative nature of our program is designed to help mentors gain professional knowledge from training and resources AND from the expertise and experience of other mentors in our region. Mentoring is greatly beneficial to beginning teachers and students.

teachers who have mentors are twice as likely to stay in the profession then those who do not. 

students whose teachers had mentors gained an additional two-five months in reading and math compared to those without mentors.

A 3 hour Foundational Training in September (with a make-up training in early October).

Trainings will be in 3 locations (Hermiston/Umatilla, Pendleton, and La Grande) to meet individual scheduling needs of the mentor teachers.

Monthly 1-3 hour after school meetings (both in person and hybrid) starting in October.

Regular communication with the program lead, Beth Naughton.

Beginning Teacher: GROW Series

Rooted in best practices, this training opportunity will grow beginning teachers through their first three years of teaching. This will include in-person gatherings, 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

Location: IMESD Pendleton School District Office***

*** Location is subject to change- please make sure to complete register for each separate calendar event AND complete the GROW registration form (just once).

Times: 4:00-5:30 pm

#1: Thursday, October 17th

at Pendleton District Office

#2: Wednesday, November 20th

#3: Thursday, December 19th, 

#4: Wednesday, February 5th

#5: Thursday, March 13 

#6:   Wednesday, April 9th 

Regional Curriculum Leads meeting

Beginning Teacher: GROW Series

Rooted in best practices, this training opportunity will grow beginning teachers through their first three years of teaching. This will include in-person gatherings, 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

Location: La Grande District Office or IMESD La Grande Office Conference Room 

*** Location is subject to change- please make sure to complete register for each separate calendar event AND complete the GROW registration form (just once).

Times: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm 

*Learning Walk/Trainings: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Huddle Dates: #1: Friday, September 20th

#2: Tuesday, October 22nd *Learning Walk in conjunction with training

#3: Friday, December 6th    

#4: Friday, January 10th

#5: Thursday, February 20th *Learning Walk in conjunction with training 

Celebration Luncheon & GROW Graduation      

March- May: Optional one-on-one meetings, coaching cycles, learning walks, and possible specialized workshops (at the request of teachers).

Classroom Visits: #1: September 30th - October 18th

#2: November 4th - 22nd

#3: January 13th - February 14th 

#4: April 1st- 25th

If you have any questions or are no longer able to come, please reach out to Instructional Coach Ayla Olson at Ayla.Olson@imesd.k12.or.us or 541-966-4657

This is a time when representatives from each of the OTREN partner districts come together to evaluate, plan, and inform the work of the Oregon Trail REN for the 2024/2025 School Year and beyond.

The mission of our REN is improve professional support for Oregon's public educators with an emphasis on local context to ensure training is responsive to the local strengths and needs of each region.

Our AIM is: By June 2025, 80% of educators will apply learnings from their participation in Oregon Trail Regional Educator Network Programming to improve their practice, grow professionally, and positively impact student learning.

Lunch is provided

Please join Tina Crowell, K-8 Counselor Connection lead, for this virtual PLC -- connect with peers, share ideas, and learn something new to help you in your day-to-day!

Meet via Google Meets

Meeting ID

meet.google.com/ydz-txvc-rfz

Attention all regional classified staff! Please join us for Classified Connection, hosted by the REN/IMESD. Classified Connection is designed to bring regional classified staff together for some lightly facilitated programming and training.

*January 15th content: TBD

*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 the meeting now

Meeting ID: 225 330 258 061

Passcode: V2gqjK

Calling all 9-12 regional counselors & behavior specialists! Join La Grande SD Counselor, Teresa Dowdy, for an hour of connection with peers in your field. During this virtual meeting, Teresa will facilitate space for counselors to come together to learn, share, and grow.

GOOGLE MEETS link: meet.google.com/hxw-rxjr-scx

Questions? Contact Teresa at teresa.dowdy@lagrandesd.org

OTREN Administrator Collaborative Event will be held at the Pendleton IMESD office in Lodgepole/Ponderosa. Dinner will be provided. If you are interested in attending please contact McKennon McDonald at mckennon.mcdonald@imesd.k12.or.us

OTREN Administrator Collaborative Event will be held at the Pendleton IMESD office in Lodgepole/Ponderosa. Lunch will be provided. If you are interested in attending please contact McKennon McDonald at mckennon.mcdonald@imesd.k12.or.us

Trainer:  Cade Burnette

Training Description: An exploration of the use of photography in early childhood as a strategy for documenting the learning journey for preschool-aged children and to integrate math, science, language development, and social-emotional development into a variety of activities through utilization of photography.

Trainer:  Monica Hoffman

Training Description: Are you reading a book or sharing a storytime? Make reading aloud to children an engaging, interactive practice encouraging them to participate with you by sharing the experience. Spark a love for reading they will carry throughout their education.

Beginning Teacher: GROW Series

Rooted in best practices, this training opportunity will grow beginning teachers through their first three years of teaching. This will include in-person gatherings, 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

Location: IMESD Pendleton School District Office***

*** Location is subject to change- please make sure to complete register for each separate calendar event AND complete the GROW registration form (just once).

Times: 4:00-5:30 pm

#1: Thursday, October 17th

at Pendleton District Office

#2: Wednesday, November 20th

#3: Thursday, December 19th, 

#4: Wednesday, February 5th

#5: Thursday, March 13 

#6:   Wednesday, April 9th 

Monthly regional Curriculum Leads meeting

Please join Tina Crowell, K-8 Counselor Connection lead, for this virtual PLC -- connect with peers, share ideas, and learn something new to help you in your day-to-day!

Meet via Google Meets

Meeting ID

meet.google.com/ydz-txvc-rfz

Join the meeting now

Meeting ID: 260 142 780 582

Passcode: 9CHRFA

***The Learning Walk requires a registration at least eight days in advance - giving the coaches time to arrange for classroom visits to schools around the region.

Beginning Teacher: GROW Series

Rooted in best practices, this training opportunity will grow beginning teachers through their first three years of teaching. This will include in-person gatherings, 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

Location: La Grande District Office or IMESD La Grande Office Conference Room 

*** Location is subject to change- please make sure to complete register for each separate calendar event AND complete the GROW registration form (just once).

Times: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm 

*Learning Walk/Trainings: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Huddle Dates: #1: Friday, September 20th

#2: Tuesday, October 22nd *Learning Walk in conjunction with training

#3: Friday, December 6th    

#4: Friday, January 10th

#5: Thursday, February 20th *Learning Walk in conjunction with training 

Celebration Luncheon & GROW Graduation      

March- May: Optional one-on-one meetings, coaching cycles, learning walks, and possible specialized workshops (at the request of teachers).

Classroom Visits: #1: September 30th - October 18th

#2: November 4th - 22nd

#3: January 13th - February 14th 

#4: April 1st- 25th

If you have any questions or are no longer able to come, please reach out to Instructional Coach Ayla Olson at Ayla.Olson@imesd.k12.or.us or 541-966-4657

Are you a woman in an educational leadership position? Are you interested in networking with others in your field? Do you aspire to be in an educational leadership position?

If so, JOIN US! Facilitated by Umatilla Superintendent Heidi Sipe, Women in Leadership dinners are designed to create a space for women to share problems of practice, celebrate successes, and so much more.

*Dinners are responsive to participant requests for topics

*Come as you are!

*No-host dinner

Questions? Contact Emily Williams: emily.williams@imesd.k12.or.us

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. Please make sure to register in order to get the virtual link. any questions- contact mckennon.mcdonald@imesd.k12.or.us

Calling all 9-12 regional counselors & behavior specialists! Join La Grande SD Counselor, Teresa Dowdy, for an hour of connection with peers in your field. During this virtual meeting, Teresa will facilitate space for counselors to come together to learn, share, and grow.

GOOGLE MEETS link: meet.google.com/yok-dnct-qce

Questions? Contact Teresa at teresa.dowdy@lagrandesd.org

We are a community of practice for instructional coaches in 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.

1. September 5- Coaching Huddle Fall Kick-Off (hybrid)
2. Topic: set norms, plan for the year, choose a book for the book study (the entire team will help to develop a learning plan and direction for the group for the rest of the year)
3. 9:00am - 11:00am (Juniper room in Pendleton or via Teams)
4. October 3- Coaching Huddle (hybrid)
5. Topic: TBD
6. 1:00pm - 3:00pm (Juniper room in Pendleton or via Teams)
7. November 5- Book Study w/ Michelle Harris (virtual)
8. Topic: Book to be decided during September meeting
9. 9:00am - 10:30am
10. January 14- Book Study w/ Michelle Harris (virtual )
11. Topic: Book to be decided during September meeting
12. 2:00pm -2:30pm (zoom link will be provided to registrants
13. February 27- Book Study w/ Michelle Harris (virtual )
14. Topic: Book to be decided during September meeting
15. 9:00am - 10:30am (zoom link will be provided to registrants
16. March 6- Coaching Huddle (hybrid)
17. Topic: TBD
18. 9:00am - 11:00am (Tamarack room in Pendleton or via Teams)
19. May 21-22 Coaches Conference- in person, two-day conference with Keynote presentations from Michelle Harris of The Instructional Coaching Group. Details to TBD. Please save the date.

**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

Monthly Regional Curriculum Leads meeting

Beginning Teacher: GROW Series

Rooted in best practices, this training opportunity will grow beginning teachers through their first three years of teaching. This will include in-person gatherings, 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

Location: IMESD Pendleton School District Office***

*** Location is subject to change- please make sure to complete register for each separate calendar event AND complete the GROW registration form (just once).

Times: 4:00-5:30 pm

#1: Thursday, October 17th

at Pendleton District Office

#2: Wednesday, November 20th

#3: Thursday, December 19th, 

#4: Wednesday, February 5th

#5: Thursday, March 13 

#6:   Wednesday, April 9th 

Calling all 9-12 regional counselors & behavior specialists! Join La Grande SD Counselor, Teresa Dowdy, for an hour of connection with peers in your field. During this virtual meeting, Teresa will facilitate space for counselors to come together to learn, share, and grow.

GOOGLE MEETS link: meet.google.com/cpp-hftv-src

Questions? Contact Teresa at teresa.dowdy@lagrandesd.org

This is a time when representatives from each of the OTREN partner districts come together to evaluate, plan, and inform the work of the Oregon Trail REN for the 2024/2025 School Year and beyond.

The mission of our REN is improve professional support for Oregon's public educators with an emphasis on local context to ensure training is responsive to the local strengths and needs of each region.

Our AIM is: By June 2025, 80% of educators will apply learnings from their participation in Oregon Trail Regional Educator Network Programming to improve their practice, grow professionally, and positively impact student learning.

Lunch is provided

Please join Tina Crowell, K-8 Counselor Connection lead, for this virtual PLC -- connect with peers, share ideas, and learn something new to help you in your day-to-day!

Meet via Google Meets

Meeting ID

meet.google.com/ydz-txvc-rfz

Join the meeting now

Meeting ID: 260 142 780 582

Passcode: 9CHRFA

Trainer:  Wendy Briney

Training Description: Learn strategies and resources to share with parents/guardians who are starting to introduce solids and/or are struggling to get their baby/toddler to accept new foods.

Trainer:  Hollie Putnam

Training Description: 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.

Monthly Regional Curriculum Leads meeting

Beginning Teacher: GROW Series

Rooted in best practices, this training opportunity will grow beginning teachers through their first three years of teaching. This will include in-person gatherings, 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

Location: IMESD Pendleton School District Office***

*** Location is subject to change- please make sure to complete register for each separate calendar event AND complete the GROW registration form (just once).

Times: 4:00-5:30 pm

#1: Thursday, October 17th

at Pendleton District Office

#2: Wednesday, November 20th

#3: Thursday, December 19th, 

#4: Wednesday, February 5th

#5: Thursday, March 13 

#6:   Wednesday, April 9th 

Trainer:  Vikii Wenzel

Training Description: An insight into the hard wiring and sensory experiences of early childhood kiddos with ADHD/VAST brain

Calling all 9-12 regional counselors & behavior specialists! Join La Grande SD Counselor, Teresa Dowdy, for an hour of connection with peers in your field. During this virtual meeting, Teresa will facilitate space for counselors to come together to learn, share, and grow.

GOOGLE MEETS link: meet.google.com/mng-bqah-pww

Questions? Contact Teresa at teresa.dowdy@lagrandesd.org

A professional conference for CTE educators and partners in Oregon. This is an annual conference for a chance to network with colleagues around the state, receive state updates and experience timely professional learning from fellow CTE educators and experts.

Registration can be found here when it opens early 2025 - https://www.acteonline.org/oregon-association-for-career-and-technical-education/

Attention all regional classified staff! Please join us for Classified Connection, hosted by the REN/IMESD. Classified Connection is designed to bring regional classified staff together for some lightly facilitated programming and training.

*April 16th content: TBD

*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 the meeting now

Meeting ID: 231 949 427 269

Passcode: meiqX8

OTREN Administrator Collaborative Event will be held at the Pendleton IMESD office in Lodgepole/Ponderosa. Dinner will be provided. If you are interested in attending please contact McKennon McDonald at mckennon.mcdonald@imesd.k12.or.us

This is intended for any CTE teacher associated with a manufacturing, construction or industrial technology CTE program of study.

OTREN Administrator Collaborative Event will be held at the Pendleton IMESD office in Lodgepole/Ponderosa. Lunch will be provided. If you are interested in attending please contact McKennon McDonald at mckennon.mcdonald@imesd.k12.or.us

Please join Tina Crowell, K-8 Counselor Connection lead, for this virtual PLC -- connect with peers, share ideas, and learn something new to help you in your day-to-day!

Meet via Google Meets

Meeting ID

meet.google.com/ydz-txvc-rfz

Monthly Regional Curriculum Leads meeting

This is a time when representatives from each of the OTREN partner districts come together to evaluate, plan, and inform the work of the Oregon Trail REN for the 2024/2025 School Year and beyond.

The mission of our REN is improve professional support for Oregon's public educators with an emphasis on local context to ensure training is responsive to the local strengths and needs of each region.

Our AIM is: By June 2025, 80% of educators will apply learnings from their participation in Oregon Trail Regional Educator Network Programming to improve their practice, grow professionally, and positively impact student learning.

Lunch is provided

Calling all 9-12 regional counselors & behavior specialists! Join La Grande SD Counselor, Teresa Dowdy, for an hour of connection with peers in your field. During this virtual meeting, Teresa will facilitate space for counselors to come together to learn, share, and grow.

GOOGLE MEETS link: meet.google.com/afa-bynm-hky

Questions? Contact Teresa at teresa.dowdy@lagrandesd.org

Please join Tina Crowell, K-8 Counselor Connection lead, for this virtual PLC -- connect with peers, share ideas, and learn something new to help you in your day-to-day!

Meet via Google Meets

Meeting ID

meet.google.com/ydz-txvc-rfz

Join the meeting now

Meeting ID: 218 077 123 022

Passcode: xG44pR

Join the meeting now

Meeting ID: 218 077 123 022

Passcode: xG44pR

Are you a woman in an educational leadership position? Are you interested in networking with others in your field? Do you aspire to be in an educational leadership position?

If so, JOIN US! Facilitated by Umatilla Superintendent Heidi Sipe, Women in Leadership dinners are designed to create a space for women to share problems of practice, celebrate successes, and so much more.

*Dinners are responsive to participant requests for topics

*Come as you are!

*No-host dinner

Questions? Contact Emily Williams: emily.williams@imesd.k12.or.us

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. Please make sure to register to get the link. Contact me at mckennon.mcdonald@imesd.k12.or.us if you have any questions.

Join the meeting now

Meeting ID: 282 352 746 07

Passcode: JUuQjM

Monthly Regional Curriculum Leads meeting, location to be determined

Time and Location: TBD