Join us for a yearlong series of virtual Tech Talks focused on how AI is reshaping teaching and learning. Explore practical tools, ethical considerations, and classroom-ready ideas with fellow educators.

Goals

🔹 Build AI literacy for teachers and leaders

🔹 Explore ethical, student-centered applications of AI

🔹 Connect and collaborate in a growing AI-focused educator network

Monthly Tech Talks

Tech Talks will run from 4:00pm to 5:00pm. Register for each Tech Talk on the IMESD Events Calendar. Each month is linked to it's specific registration page.

1. September: Teaching AI Literacy: Helping Students Think Critically About AI
2. October: AI for Lesson Planning: Work Smarter, Not Harder
3. November: AI-Powered Differentiation: Reaching Every Learner
4. December: AI for Teacher Workload: Communication, Admin Tasks, and More
5. January: AI for Feedback & Grading — and the Ethics Behind It
6. February: AI & Writing: From Brainstorming to Revision
7. April: AI as a Thinking Partner – Using AI to Spark Deeper Inquiry
8. May: Future-Proofing: Where AI is Headed — and How Educators Can Prepare

VLA Liaison PLC

The holiday season is a busy time of year, both in and outside of school. Please join us for a time of inspiration, reflection, and learning thoughtfully crafted to address issues and challenges faced by school counselors, behavior specialists, and child development specialists. The day will include a keynote address followed by several learning sessions focused on grade level meeting structure tips, calming tips for dysregulated students, trauma-informed care, digital considerations for students & teachers, YouScience, and more. Join us for a day of meaningful collaboration!

*PDUs & lunch provided

*Featuring Keynote Speaker, Ronda Smith

*Breakout sessions

Questions? Contact Emily Williams

The Hidden Curriculum explores the unspoken, invisible set of rules and guidelines that are often not directly taught but are assumed to be known. The Hidden Curriculum is elusive and complex...and this is an area that often is difficult for our students with autism to navigate.

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.

Looking to get the most out of IXL in your classroom? Join us for our monthly virtual training sessions designed to help educators explore new features, discover best practices, and strengthen their instructional use of the platform. Each session provides hands-on guidance, tips for integrating IXL into daily practice, and time to get your questions answered. Whether you’re new to IXL or looking to deepen your expertise, these monthly trainings will give you fresh ideas and practical strategies to support student learning and engagement.

**Please note: Participants are welcome to attend these sessions IN-PERSON at the Pendleton IMESD OR online. Our trainer will be on hand to answer questions, coordinate school visits, and provide customized coaching.

JAN. 16th FOCUS: Early Literacy & Platform Updates

Join zoom link:

https://zoom.us/my/oregon.ixl

Mentorship Program Virtual Meetings

Our Mentorship Program virtual meetings bring together mentors and mentees to collaborate, share strategies, and engage in professional learning aligned to the Danielson Framework for Teaching. Each session provides time for connection, reflection, and discussion of best practices to support new teacher growth and success throughout the school year.

Join us for a yearlong series of virtual Tech Talks focused on how AI is reshaping teaching and learning. Explore practical tools, ethical considerations, and classroom-ready ideas with fellow educators.

Goals

🔹 Build AI literacy for teachers and leaders

🔹 Explore ethical, student-centered applications of AI

🔹 Connect and collaborate in a growing AI-focused educator network

Monthly Tech Talks

Tech Talks will run from 4:00pm to 5:00pm. Register for each Tech Talk on the IMESD Events Calendar. Each month is linked to it's specific registration page.

1. September: Teaching AI Literacy: Helping Students Think Critically About AI
2. October: AI for Lesson Planning: Work Smarter, Not Harder
3. November: AI-Powered Differentiation: Reaching Every Learner
4. December: AI for Teacher Workload: Communication, Admin Tasks, and More
5. January: AI for Feedback & Grading — and the Ethics Behind It
6. February: AI & Writing: From Brainstorming to Revision
7. April: AI as a Thinking Partner – Using AI to Spark Deeper Inquiry
8. May: Future-Proofing: Where AI is Headed — and How Educators Can Prepare

✨ Attention all Classified Staff! Join us for in-person training designed just for paraprofessionals and support staff! Build new skills, gain practical strategies, and connect with colleagues who share your commitment to supporting students.

✨ Training focuses will vary in accordance with participant requests

✨ The Intermountain Education Service District will provide free appetizers & non-alcoholic drinks

✨ Share with your colleagues & join us for meaningful learning in a fun and casual setting!

Training Focus for January 14th: SIOP Strategies to help support English Language Learners + Active Engagement Strategies follow-up

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.

Attention all regional K-8 counselors, behavior specialists, interventionists, and counseling support staff:

Join fellow K–8 counselors from across the region for a dynamic and collaborative virtual PLC session. This is a dedicated space to connect with peers, share strategies, and engage in meaningful conversations about the real issues impacting your work. Together, we’ll explore hot topics in the counseling field, exchange resources, and work through problems of practice to uncover fresh perspectives and solutions. Whether you’re seeking support, new ideas, or simply the chance to collaborate with colleagues who “get it,” this session is designed to empower and inspire your counseling practice.

ALL K-8 Counselor PLCs will meet virtually via

Google Meet joining link: https://meet.google.com/tza-eona-agz

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 2025/2026 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 2027, 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

Looking to get the most out of IXL in your classroom? Join us for our monthly virtual training sessions designed to help educators explore new features, discover best practices, and strengthen their instructional use of the platform. Each session provides hands-on guidance, tips for integrating IXL into daily practice, and time to get your questions answered. Whether you’re new to IXL or looking to deepen your expertise, these monthly trainings will give you fresh ideas and practical strategies to support student learning and engagement.

**Please note: Participants are welcome to attend these sessions IN-PERSON at the Pendleton IMESD OR online. Our trainer will be on hand to answer questions, coordinate school visits, and provide customized coaching.

Join zoom link:

https://zoom.us/my/oregon.ixl

IMESD Board Meeting

Trainer: Margaret Anderson

Course Description: Evidence-Based Behavioral Supports gets to the root of how behaviors are formed and shows us how to use the same processes to change the behavior.  We will focus on strategies we can use to avoid a full Functional Behavior Assessment or Behavior Support Plan.

Discussion Leader: Wendy Briney

Topic: An opportunity to ask questions about your EI kids who are showing language delays at a virtual round table discussion with an ECSE Speech/Language Pathologist.  

Trainer: Margaret Anderson

Course Description: Boys vs Girls:  We will look at how girls on the spectrum may present differently than boys.  We will also look at what the risk of not knowing the difference is on the girls we serve.

Attention all regional 9-12 counselors, behavior specialists, interventionists, and counseling support staff:

Join fellow 9-12 counselors from across the region for a dynamic and collaborative virtual PLC session. This is a dedicated space to connect with peers, share strategies, and engage in meaningful conversations about the real issues impacting your work. Together, we’ll explore hot topics in the counseling field, exchange resources, and work through problems of practice to uncover fresh perspectives and solutions. Whether you’re seeking support, new ideas, or simply the chance to collaborate with colleagues who “get it,” this session is designed to empower and inspire your counseling practice.

Our goal is to cultivate a regional professional learning community of instructional coaches that models collaborative responsibility, shared leadership, and continuous reflection to improve coaching practice and instructional impact. Monthly huddles—offered in a hybrid format—are participant-driven, providing space for coaches to engage in shared inquiry, surface and support problems of practice, and learn together. These sessions are designed to build a strong, connected coaching network across our region, grounded in mutual support and a commitment to elevating the profession.

Fall Coaches Huddle #1

Date: Tuesday October 28

Time: 9:00am - 11:00am

Location: IMESD Pendleton/Virtual

Presenters & Topics

1. Coaching Cycles & Models- Kat Podlesnik
2. Problems of Practice
3. strategies for supporting struggling teachers

Winter Coaches Huddle #2

Date: February 3

Time: 9:00am-11:00am

Location: Hermiston (TBD)

Presenters & Topics:

1. TBD

Learning Walk- there will be a learning walk location TBD

Spring Coaches Huddle #3

Date: March 16

Time: 9:00am - 11:00am

Location: Riverside Jr/Sr High School

Presenters & Topics:

1. AI in Coaching- Ayla & Rich
2. Problems of Practice

Learning Walk after the meeting

Rooted in best practices, this training opportunity will grow beginning teachers through their first two years of teaching.

The G.R.O.W. New Teacher Training Series is designed to help first- and second-year teachers build confidence and skills throughout the school year. This series focuses on:

1. Goals — setting clear goals for professional growth and student success
2. Routines, Rules & Relationships — creating effective classroom systems and strong connections with students
3. Organizing — designing organized classrooms, lessons, and clear communication strategies
4. Workshop — collaborating and learning with other beginning teachers

Teachers will attend three full-day trainings (October, November, and January) and participate in learning walks to see best practices in action. Together, we’ll build a supportive network, share ideas, and GROW as educators.

Location: Pendleton IMESD, Lodgepole/Ponderosa Conference Room

Training Dates:

1. October 8: Full Day training 9:00-3:00 pm
2. December 3: Full Day Training 9:00-3:00 pm
3. mentors have the option to join mentees
4. February 3: Full Day Training 9:00-3:00 pm
5. mentors have the option to join mentees
6. Late April or Early May: End of Year Reflection Celebration
7. Learning Walks: Throughout the year upon request

Coaching Support: Additional coaching support is available upon request.

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

Join us for a yearlong series of virtual Tech Talks focused on how AI is reshaping teaching and learning. Explore practical tools, ethical considerations, and classroom-ready ideas with fellow educators.

Goals

🔹 Build AI literacy for teachers and leaders

🔹 Explore ethical, student-centered applications of AI

🔹 Connect and collaborate in a growing AI-focused educator network

Monthly Tech Talks

Tech Talks will run from 4:00pm to 5:00pm. Register for each Tech Talk on the IMESD Events Calendar. Each month is linked to it's specific registration page.

1. September: Teaching AI Literacy: Helping Students Think Critically About AI
2. October: AI for Lesson Planning: Work Smarter, Not Harder
3. November: AI-Powered Differentiation: Reaching Every Learner
4. December: AI for Teacher Workload: Communication, Admin Tasks, and More
5. January: AI for Feedback & Grading — and the Ethics Behind It
6. February: AI & Writing: From Brainstorming to Revision
7. April: AI as a Thinking Partner – Using AI to Spark Deeper Inquiry
8. May: Future-Proofing: Where AI is Headed — and How Educators Can Prepare

Registration is open! Please complete the Google Form to register for this event.

Who: any k-12 regional educator (classroom teachers, specialists, coaches, administrators, counselors, paraprofessionals, etc.)

What: one-day professional learning event focused on educational technology. This summit is designed to energize your practice and spark fresh ideas

When: 9:00am to 3:00pm with optional before/after (8-8:45 and 3:15-4:00) work time to accommodate teachers required to have a “full-day” of learning.

Where: Pendleton IMESD

Looking to get the most out of IXL in your classroom? Join us for our monthly virtual training sessions designed to help educators explore new features, discover best practices, and strengthen their instructional use of the platform. Each session provides hands-on guidance, tips for integrating IXL into daily practice, and time to get your questions answered. Whether you’re new to IXL or looking to deepen your expertise, these monthly trainings will give you fresh ideas and practical strategies to support student learning and engagement.

**Please note: Participants are welcome to attend these sessions IN-PERSON at the Pendleton IMESD OR online. Our trainer will be on hand to answer questions, coordinate school visits, and provide customized coaching.

Join zoom link:

https://zoom.us/my/oregon.ixl

IMESD Board Meeting

Rooted in best practices, this training opportunity will grow beginning teachers through their first two years of teaching.

1. Goals — setting clear goals for professional growth and student success
2. Routines, Rules & Relationships — creating effective classroom systems and strong connections with students
3. Organizing — designing organized classrooms and clear communication strategies
4. Workshop — collaborating and learning with other beginning teachers

1. August 18th- GROW Kick-Off/Orientation 9:00-4:00pm at the La Grande IMESD Conference Room
2. October 14th- Learning Walk in the morning (please meet at the IMESD La Grande Conference Room at 7:30am) and afternoon workshop until 3:30. Lunch is provided.
3. December 5th- full day workshop 8:00am to 3:30pm at the La Grande IMESD Conference Room
4. February 20th- full day workshop 8:00am to 3:30pm at the La Grande IMESD Conference Room
5. March 12th- Learning Walk in the morning (please meet at the IMESD La Grande Conference Room at 7:30am) and afternoon workshop until 3:30. Lunch is provided.

Attention all regional 9-12 counselors, behavior specialists, interventionists, and counseling support staff:

Join fellow 9-12 counselors from across the region for a dynamic and collaborative virtual PLC session. This is a dedicated space to connect with peers, share strategies, and engage in meaningful conversations about the real issues impacting your work. Together, we’ll explore hot topics in the counseling field, exchange resources, and work through problems of practice to uncover fresh perspectives and solutions. Whether you’re seeking support, new ideas, or simply the chance to collaborate with colleagues who “get it,” this session is designed to empower and inspire your counseling practice.

Join fellow K–8 counselors from across the region for a dynamic and collaborative virtual PLC session. This is a dedicated space to connect with peers, share strategies, and engage in meaningful conversations about the real issues impacting your work. Together, we’ll explore hot topics in the counseling field, exchange resources, and work through problems of practice to uncover fresh perspectives and solutions. Whether you’re seeking support, new ideas, or simply the chance to collaborate with colleagues who “get it,” this session is designed to empower and inspire your counseling practice.

ALL K-8 Counselor PLCs will meet virtually via

Google Meet joining link: https://meet.google.com/tza-eona-agz

Trainers: Kristi Richmond, UMHS Education Manager

Alana Johnson, CTUIR Ataw Miyanasma Learning Center Teacher

Course Description: Session 1: Creating Caring Communities. Each session will include a brief review of the pyramid, content from Module 1, and a resource for participants.

Trainer: Tammy Barney

Course Description: A demonstration of how puppets can increase students' engagement with learning.

Mentorship Program Virtual Meetings

Our Mentorship Program virtual meetings bring together mentors and mentees to collaborate, share strategies, and engage in professional learning aligned to the Danielson Framework for Teaching. Each session provides time for connection, reflection, and discussion of best practices to support new teacher growth and success throughout the school year.

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 2025/2026 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 2027, 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

Join us for a yearlong series of virtual Tech Talks focused on how AI is reshaping teaching and learning. Explore practical tools, ethical considerations, and classroom-ready ideas with fellow educators.

Goals

🔹 Build AI literacy for teachers and leaders

🔹 Explore ethical, student-centered applications of AI

🔹 Connect and collaborate in a growing AI-focused educator network

Monthly Tech Talks

Tech Talks will run from 4:00pm to 5:00pm. Register for each Tech Talk on the IMESD Events Calendar. Each month is linked to it's specific registration page.

1. September: Teaching AI Literacy: Helping Students Think Critically About AI
2. October: AI for Lesson Planning: Work Smarter, Not Harder
3. November: AI-Powered Differentiation: Reaching Every Learner
4. December: AI for Teacher Workload: Communication, Admin Tasks, and More
5. January: AI for Feedback & Grading — and the Ethics Behind It
6. February: AI & Writing: From Brainstorming to Revision
7. April: AI as a Thinking Partner – Using AI to Spark Deeper Inquiry
8. May: Future-Proofing: Where AI is Headed — and How Educators Can Prepare

✨ Attention all Classified Staff! Join us for in-person training designed just for paraprofessionals and support staff! Build new skills, gain practical strategies, and connect with colleagues who share your commitment to supporting students.

✨ Training focuses will vary in accordance with participant requests

✨ The Intermountain Education Service District will provide free appetizers & non-alcoholic drinks

✨ Share with your colleagues & join us for meaningful learning in a fun and casual setting!

Training Focus: TBD

Rooted in best practices, this training opportunity will grow beginning teachers through their first two years of teaching.

1. Goals — setting clear goals for professional growth and student success
2. Routines, Rules & Relationships — creating effective classroom systems and strong connections with students
3. Organizing — designing organized classrooms and clear communication strategies
4. Workshop — collaborating and learning with other beginning teachers

1. August 18th- GROW Kick-Off/Orientation 9:00-4:00pm at the La Grande IMESD Conference Room
2. October 14th- Learning Walk in the morning (please meet at the IMESD La Grande Conference Room at 7:30am) and afternoon workshop until 3:30. Lunch is provided.
3. December 5th- full day workshop 8:00am to 3:30pm at the La Grande IMESD Conference Room
4. February 20th- full day workshop 8:00am to 3:30pm at the La Grande IMESD Conference Room
5. March 12th- Learning Walk in the morning (please meet at the IMESD La Grande Conference Room at 7:30am) and afternoon workshop until 3:30. Lunch is provided.

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.

Our goal is to cultivate a regional professional learning community of instructional coaches that models collaborative responsibility, shared leadership, and continuous reflection to improve coaching practice and instructional impact. Monthly huddles—offered in a hybrid format—are participant-driven, providing space for coaches to engage in shared inquiry, surface and support problems of practice, and learn together. These sessions are designed to build a strong, connected coaching network across our region, grounded in mutual support and a commitment to elevating the profession.

Fall Coaches Huddle #1

Date: Tuesday October 28

Time: 9:00am - 11:00am

Location: IMESD Pendleton/Virtual

Guest Presenters & Topics

1. Coaching Cycles & Models- Kat Podlesnik
2. Problems of Practice
3. strategies for supporting struggling teachers

Winter Coaches Huddle #2

TBD- January or February

Spring Coaches Huddle #3

Date: March 16

Time: 9:00am - 11:00am

Location: Riverside Jr/Sr High School

Guest Presenters & Topics:

1. AI in Coaching- Ayla & Rich
2. Problems of Practice

Learning Walk after the meeting

Looking to get the most out of IXL in your classroom? Join us for our monthly virtual training sessions designed to help educators explore new features, discover best practices, and strengthen their instructional use of the platform. Each session provides hands-on guidance, tips for integrating IXL into daily practice, and time to get your questions answered. Whether you’re new to IXL or looking to deepen your expertise, these monthly trainings will give you fresh ideas and practical strategies to support student learning and engagement.

**Please note: Participants are welcome to attend these sessions IN-PERSON at the Pendleton IMESD OR online. Our trainer will be on hand to answer questions, coordinate school visits, and provide customized coaching.

Join zoom link:

https://zoom.us/my/oregon.ixl

IMESD Board Meeting

Trainers: Tiffany Copeland & Angela Binning

Course Description: Session 2: Family Engagement & Inclusion. Each session will include a brief review of the pyramid, content from Module 1, and a resource for participants.

Discussion Leader: Wendy Briney

Discussion Topic: An opportunity to ask questions about your EI kids who are showing language delays at a virtual round table discussion with an ECSE Speech/Language Pathologist.  

Trainer: Jennifer Sweet

Course Description: An examination of strategies to better interpret the behaviors of children birth to 5 and strategies to support development of developmentally appropriate communication and behavioral skills

Join fellow K–8 counselors from across the region for a dynamic and collaborative virtual PLC session. This is a dedicated space to connect with peers, share strategies, and engage in meaningful conversations about the real issues impacting your work. Together, we’ll explore hot topics in the counseling field, exchange resources, and work through problems of practice to uncover fresh perspectives and solutions. Whether you’re seeking support, new ideas, or simply the chance to collaborate with colleagues who “get it,” this session is designed to empower and inspire your counseling practice.

ALL K-8 Counselor PLCs will meet virtually via

Google Meet joining link: https://meet.google.com/tza-eona-agz

Join us for a yearlong series of virtual Tech Talks focused on how AI is reshaping teaching and learning. Explore practical tools, ethical considerations, and classroom-ready ideas with fellow educators.

Goals

🔹 Build AI literacy for teachers and leaders

🔹 Explore ethical, student-centered applications of AI

🔹 Connect and collaborate in a growing AI-focused educator network

Monthly Tech Talks

Tech Talks will run from 4:00pm to 5:00pm. Register for each Tech Talk on the IMESD Events Calendar. Each month is linked to it's specific registration page.

1. September: Teaching AI Literacy: Helping Students Think Critically About AI
2. October: AI for Lesson Planning: Work Smarter, Not Harder
3. November: AI-Powered Differentiation: Reaching Every Learner
4. December: AI for Teacher Workload: Communication, Admin Tasks, and More
5. January: AI for Feedback & Grading — and the Ethics Behind It
6. February: AI & Writing: From Brainstorming to Revision
7. March: AI for Visual Learning
8. April: AI as a Thinking Partner – Using AI to Spark Deeper Inquiry
9. May: Future-Proofing: Where AI is Headed — and How Educators Can Prepare

IMESD Board Meeting

Looking to get the most out of IXL in your classroom? Join us for our monthly virtual training sessions designed to help educators explore new features, discover best practices, and strengthen their instructional use of the platform. Each session provides hands-on guidance, tips for integrating IXL into daily practice, and time to get your questions answered. Whether you’re new to IXL or looking to deepen your expertise, these monthly trainings will give you fresh ideas and practical strategies to support student learning and engagement.

**Please note: Participants are welcome to attend these sessions IN-PERSON at the Pendleton IMESD OR online. Our trainer will be on hand to answer questions, coordinate school visits, and provide customized coaching.

Join zoom link:

https://zoom.us/my/oregon.ixl

Attention all regional 9-12 counselors, behavior specialists, interventionists, and counseling support staff:

Join fellow 9-12 counselors from across the region for a dynamic and collaborative virtual PLC session. This is a dedicated space to connect with peers, share strategies, and engage in meaningful conversations about the real issues impacting your work. Together, we’ll explore hot topics in the counseling field, exchange resources, and work through problems of practice to uncover fresh perspectives and solutions. Whether you’re seeking support, new ideas, or simply the chance to collaborate with colleagues who “get it,” this session is designed to empower and inspire your counseling practice.

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

Trainers: Sherry Lambert

Hannah McCaleb

Course Description: Session 3: Building Relationships. Each session will include a brief review of the pyramid, content from Module 1, and a resource for participants.

Trainer: Vikii Wenzel

Course Description: A discussion of the foundational impact of music on developmental domains in the learning environment.

Join fellow K–8 counselors from across the region for a dynamic and collaborative virtual PLC session. This is a dedicated space to connect with peers, share strategies, and engage in meaningful conversations about the real issues impacting your work. Together, we’ll explore hot topics in the counseling field, exchange resources, and work through problems of practice to uncover fresh perspectives and solutions. Whether you’re seeking support, new ideas, or simply the chance to collaborate with colleagues who “get it,” this session is designed to empower and inspire your counseling practice.

ALL K-8 Counselor PLCs will meet virtually via

Google Meet joining link: https://meet.google.com/tza-eona-agz

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 2025/2026 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 2027, 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

Join us for a yearlong series of virtual Tech Talks focused on how AI is reshaping teaching and learning. Explore practical tools, ethical considerations, and classroom-ready ideas with fellow educators.

Goals

🔹 Build AI literacy for teachers and leaders

🔹 Explore ethical, student-centered applications of AI

🔹 Connect and collaborate in a growing AI-focused educator network

Monthly Tech Talks

Tech Talks will run from 4:00pm to 5:00pm. Register for each Tech Talk on the IMESD Events Calendar. Each month is linked to it's specific registration page.

1. September: Teaching AI Literacy: Helping Students Think Critically About AI
2. October: AI for Lesson Planning: Work Smarter, Not Harder
3. November: AI-Powered Differentiation: Reaching Every Learner
4. December: AI for Teacher Workload: Communication, Admin Tasks, and More
5. January: AI for Feedback & Grading — and the Ethics Behind It
6. February: AI & Writing: From Brainstorming to Revision
7. April: AI as a Thinking Partner – Using AI to Spark Deeper Inquiry
8. May: Future-Proofing: Where AI is Headed — and How Educators Can Prepare

✨ Attention all Classified Staff! Join us for in-person training designed just for paraprofessionals and support staff! Build new skills, gain practical strategies, and connect with colleagues who share your commitment to supporting students.

✨ Training focuses will vary in accordance with participant requests

✨ The Intermountain Education Service District will provide free appetizers & non-alcoholic drinks

✨ Share with your colleagues & join us for meaningful learning in a fun and casual setting!

May 13th Training Focus: IMESD Autism Consultants Kris Hudson & Suzanne O'Rourke will provide training on supporting students living with Autism

Looking to get the most out of IXL in your classroom? Join us for our monthly virtual training sessions designed to help educators explore new features, discover best practices, and strengthen their instructional use of the platform. Each session provides hands-on guidance, tips for integrating IXL into daily practice, and time to get your questions answered. Whether you’re new to IXL or looking to deepen your expertise, these monthly trainings will give you fresh ideas and practical strategies to support student learning and engagement.

**Please note: Participants are welcome to attend these sessions IN-PERSON at the Pendleton IMESD OR online. Our trainer will be on hand to answer questions, coordinate school visits, and provide customized coaching.

Join zoom link:

https://zoom.us/my/oregon.ixl

Attention all regional 9-12 counselors, behavior specialists, interventionists, and counseling support staff:

Join fellow 9-12 counselors from across the region for a dynamic and collaborative virtual PLC session. This is a dedicated space to connect with peers, share strategies, and engage in meaningful conversations about the real issues impacting your work. Together, we’ll explore hot topics in the counseling field, exchange resources, and work through problems of practice to uncover fresh perspectives and solutions. Whether you’re seeking support, new ideas, or simply the chance to collaborate with colleagues who “get it,” this session is designed to empower and inspire your counseling practice.

IMESD Board Meeting

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.

IMESD Board Meeting

IMESD Board Work Session