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IMESD/OTREN Summer Series 2023
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Hosted by Oregon Trail Regional Educator Network and InterMountain Education Service District - open to all OTREN districts unless otherwise specified! Make sure to check the location of the offering-Pendleton IMESD, La Grande IMESD, or another location in the region.

OTREN Districts include: Baker, Pine Eagle, Burnt River, Athena-Weston, Echo, Helix, Hermiston, Milton-Freewater, Pendleton, Pilot Rock, Stanfield, Ukiah, Umatilla, Ione, Morrow County, Cove, Elgin, Imbler, La Grande, North Powder, and Union

There are a few sessions listed as IMESD Component Only- that excludes Baker, Hermiston, Pine Eagle, & beginning in August Cove.

Please build your individual schedule by selecting the sessions you are planning to attend. This will allow for us to plan appropriate space needs. Some sessions may be cancelled if the numbers are too small.

If you would like to earn graduate credit for attended classes, please download the EOU Registration Packet and turn it in by July 10th. Participants can register for this class starting May 11th. Up to 6 credits are available!
Monday, June 12
 

8:00am PDT

(Pendleton) INVITE ONLY: Core Collaborative Content Huddle End of Year Celebration
Limited Capacity seats available
Speakers
KS

Katie Smith

Core Collaborative
avatar for Jennifer Teeter

Jennifer Teeter

Instructional Coach, IMESD

Monday June 12, 2023 8:00am - 4:00pm PDT
IMESD Pendleton- Lodgepole/Ponderosa
  INVITE ONLY

1:00pm PDT

(Pendleton) Reading with Sora - An amazing library right at your fingertips
Limited Capacity seats available
Sora is a digital library of ebooks and audiobooks available 24/7 to you and your students. Come learn how you can access it and get the most out of it, such as: *Read or listen offline without wifi *Notes, highlights, definitions, and word translations *Customize your reading experience - size, color, font *Customize your listening experience - speed, snooze *Assign content *Access to new, current, cream of the crop books *Access to magazines and comics with no holds *Add your public library to Sora *Learn how you can use Sora in any subject area
Speakers
avatar for Christie Boen

Christie Boen

Library/Media Specialist, IMESD
In 2006 I started out working as a media specialist in Eastern Oregon. Since then, I have been a media specialist at the middle and high school level for 7years, district librarian and instructional technology coach for 8 years, and am currently the media specialist for InterMountain... Read More →

Monday June 12, 2023 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
IMESD Pendleton- Juniper
  All Welcome to Attend
 
Tuesday, June 13
 

8:30am PDT

(Pendleton) Secret Stories with Katie Garner- Initial Training
Limited Capacity seats available
Multisensory Phonics Instruction Rooted in the Science of Reading
Twice the Reading Gain in Half the Time….
Phonics with the Brain in Mind!
Secret Stories® are the “secret” reasons WHY letters get together and make the many different sounds that they do.
They offer logical explanations for letter sound behavior that learners’ brains crave!
Rooted in the science of reading and cognitive neuroscience research,
Secret Stories® targets backdoor learning channels to accelerate phonics skill mastery for reading and writing.
Secret Stories® works seamlessly with any reading curriculum or phonics program to fast-track
the critical “code-based” phonics skills needed to read and write—while fitting perfectly into existing instruction.
Speakers
AH

Ashley Harsin

English Language Specialist, IMESD
avatar for Katie Garner

Katie Garner

Professional Trainer, IMESD
Katie Garner, M.Ed. (author of Secret Stories® Cracking the Reading Code with the Brain in Mind) is an international keynote speaker and literacy consultant with thirty years of experience working in classrooms around the world, and a passion for infusing neuroscience into literacy... Read More →

Tuesday June 13, 2023 8:30am - 3:30pm PDT
IMESD Pendleton- Lodgepole/Ponderosa
  All Welcome to Attend

9:00am PDT

(Virtual) Discipline and LRE for Administrators (IMESD Component districts only)
Legal considerations when dealing with discipline and placement options for students with disabilities.
Speakers
GM

Gretchen McKay

Director of Special Education, IMESD
CR

Corrina Robinson

Director of Special Education, IMESD

Tuesday June 13, 2023 9:00am - 11:00am PDT
Virtual Meeting
  IMESD Component Districts Only

2:00pm PDT

(Pendleton) Science of Reading Framework
Limited Capacity filling up
Introduction into the Science of Reading and implementation in the classroom.

Specific Audience:
Teachers and administrators that want an introduction to the Science of Reading in the classroom.


Speakers
SS

Sybil Stewart

Virtual Learning Academy Teacher, IMESD

Tuesday June 13, 2023 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
IMESD Pendleton- Juniper
  All Welcome to Attend

2:00pm PDT

(Pendleton) Creating Learner Agency- Administrator Session
Limited Capacity seats available
Focus your teacher teams on creating students with agency and ownership over their learning. Unite your teams around deep implementation of the formative assessment process in the classroom, which will yield learner agency. Provide your teams accessible ways to collect evidence of student learning, collaboratively analyze this evidence, and determine responsive research-based instructional actions to improve student learning.  

This session will provide information to regional administrators regarding the Core Collaborative’s training on self-empowered learners, impact teams, and the formative assessment process. Learn about how other IMESD districts have implemented this training school-wide to improve student outcomes!

Target Audience:
School and District Administrators, Leadership Teams, Instructional Coaches
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Teeter

Jennifer Teeter

Instructional Coach, IMESD
KS

Katie Smith

Core Collaborative

Tuesday June 13, 2023 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
IMESD Pendleton- Tamarack
  All Welcome to Attend
 
Wednesday, June 14
 

8:00am PDT

(Pendleton) Registration Required with OTREN: Rethinking Challenging Behaviors- Collaborative Problem Solving Tier 1 (Day 1 of 3)
Limited Capacity seats available
Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeM9nTCADIR8LLYfKCcENJh5G1XHXZH6VM6F9Ux3oi7TxEz1Q/viewform?usp=sf_link


Relationally based and neurobiologically-grounded, CPS views challenging behavior as a learning disability or delayed development of some very crucial cognitive (thinking) and self-regulation skills necessary to handle the demands of everyday life.   Through a more empathetic and accurate understanding of what is getting in a child's (or adult's) way, we (parents/caregivers, educators, clinicians) are better able to intervene to support children (and adults) through a collaborative process of teaching skills and solving problems. In this training, participants will develop their skills in applying the model through a combination of didactic instruction, role-plays, video and audio examples, case presentations, and breakout groups with topics of specific interest to educators and other providers.
Speakers
avatar for Rick & Doris Bowman

Rick & Doris Bowman

Trainers & Consultants, Bowman Consulting Group
Nationally regarded expert trainers, consultants and speakers on the topics of Trauma-Informed and Resilience practices, Bowman Consulting Group is known for their content solidly anchored in the most current neuroscience and coherence research, and translating these into actionable... Read More →

Wednesday June 14, 2023 8:00am - 4:00pm PDT
Pendleton Early Learning Center 455 SW 13th Street Pendleton, Oregon 97801
  All Welcome to Attend

8:30am PDT

(Pendleton) Secret Stories with Katie Garner- Digging Deeper
Limited Capacity seats available
YOU MUST ATTEND THE INITIAL TRAINING TO ATTEND THIS OFFERING. 

Multisensory Phonics Instruction Rooted in the Science of Reading
Twice the Reading Gain in Half the Time….
Phonics with the Brain in Mind!
Secret Stories® are the “secret” reasons WHY letters get together and make the many different sounds that they do.
They offer logical explanations for letter sound behavior that learners’ brains crave!
Rooted in the science of reading and cognitive neuroscience research,
Secret Stories® targets backdoor learning channels to accelerate phonics skill mastery for reading and writing.
Secret Stories® works seamlessly with any reading curriculum or phonics program to fast-track
the critical “code-based” phonics skills needed to read and write—while fitting perfectly into existing instruction.
Speakers
AH

Ashley Harsin

English Language Specialist, IMESD
avatar for Katie Garner

Katie Garner

Professional Trainer, IMESD
Katie Garner, M.Ed. (author of Secret Stories® Cracking the Reading Code with the Brain in Mind) is an international keynote speaker and literacy consultant with thirty years of experience working in classrooms around the world, and a passion for infusing neuroscience into literacy... Read More →

Wednesday June 14, 2023 8:30am - 3:30pm PDT
IMESD Pendleton- Lodgepole/Ponderosa
  All Welcome to Attend
 
Thursday, June 15
 

8:00am PDT

(Pendleton) Registration Required with OTREN: Rethinking Challenging Behaviors- Collaborative Problem Solving Tier 1 (Day 2 of 3)
Limited Capacity seats available
Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeM9nTCADIR8LLYfKCcENJh5G1XHXZH6VM6F9Ux3oi7TxEz1Q/viewform?usp=sf_link

Relationally based and neurobiologically-grounded, CPS views challenging behavior as a learning disability or delayed development of some very crucial cognitive (thinking) and self-regulation skills necessary to handle the demands of everyday life.   Through a more empathetic and accurate understanding of what is getting in a child's (or adult's) way, we (parents/caregivers, educators, clinicians) are better able to intervene to support children (and adults) through a collaborative process of teaching skills and solving problems. In this training, participants will develop their skills in applying the model through a combination of didactic instruction, role-plays, video and audio examples, case presentations, and breakout groups with topics of specific interest to educators and other providers.
Speakers
avatar for Rick & Doris Bowman

Rick & Doris Bowman

Trainers & Consultants, Bowman Consulting Group
Nationally regarded expert trainers, consultants and speakers on the topics of Trauma-Informed and Resilience practices, Bowman Consulting Group is known for their content solidly anchored in the most current neuroscience and coherence research, and translating these into actionable... Read More →

Thursday June 15, 2023 8:00am - 4:00pm PDT
Pendleton Early Learning Center 455 SW 13th Street Pendleton, Oregon 97801
  All Welcome to Attend
 
Friday, June 16
 

8:00am PDT

(Pendleton) Registration Required with OTREN: Rethinking Challenging Behaviors- Collaborative Problem Solving Tier 1 (Day 3 of 3)
Limited Capacity seats available
Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeM9nTCADIR8LLYfKCcENJh5G1XHXZH6VM6F9Ux3oi7TxEz1Q/viewform?usp=sf_link

Relationally based and neurobiologically-grounded, CPS views challenging behavior as a learning disability or delayed development of some very crucial cognitive (thinking) and self-regulation skills necessary to handle the demands of everyday life.   Through a more empathetic and accurate understanding of what is getting in a child's (or adult's) way, we (parents/caregivers, educators, clinicians) are better able to intervene to support children (and adults) through a collaborative process of teaching skills and solving problems. In this training, participants will develop their skills in applying the model through a combination of didactic instruction, role-plays, video and audio examples, case presentations, and breakout groups with topics of specific interest to educators and other providers.
Speakers
avatar for Rick & Doris Bowman

Rick & Doris Bowman

Trainers & Consultants, Bowman Consulting Group
Nationally regarded expert trainers, consultants and speakers on the topics of Trauma-Informed and Resilience practices, Bowman Consulting Group is known for their content solidly anchored in the most current neuroscience and coherence research, and translating these into actionable... Read More →

Friday June 16, 2023 8:00am - 4:00pm PDT
Pendleton Early Learning Center 455 SW 13th Street Pendleton, Oregon 97801
  All Welcome to Attend
 
Tuesday, June 20
 

8:00am PDT

(La Grande) Crisis Response General & Lead Volunteer Training- Christine Ewing: REPEAT OFFERING/Registration Required
Limited Capacity seats available
Register here: ​https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScgmW29tZF2tidNK1wBtIk1eb-uGqOhJ2XYUliUa-MgIHlBhQ/viewform?usp=sf_link ​​​
As a Crisis Response Team Volunteer, you will be called to respond to a crisis such as an accidental death, suicide, or serious injury of a student, teacher, or administrator. Volunteers work in teams that respond travel to the school/district and works with administrators, staff, and students to help them process their shock and grief in a secure environment.

8am to 12:30pm: General Volunteer Taining
12:30pm to 1:30pm: Lunch provided
1:30pm to 3:30pm: Lead Volunteer Training
Speakers
avatar for Christine Ewing

Christine Ewing

LMFT, PPSC, Trainer/Consultant, With Hope Consulting
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in both California and Oregon. I am also a credentialed School Counselor (PPS) for grades K-12. Currently I work as a Marriage & Family Therapist for East Cascades Counseling Services and as a School Counselor for Bend Senior High... Read More →
AD

Alisha Delatori

School Safety & Prevention Specialist, IMESD

Interested in joining the Crisis response team (3) pdf
Tuesday June 20, 2023 8:00am - 3:30pm PDT
IMESD La Grande- Conference Room
  All Welcome to Attend

8:00am PDT

(Hermiston) Registration Required with OTREN: Conscious Discipline Academy
Tuesday June 20, 2023 8:00am - 4:00pm PDT
Armand Larvie Middle School- Hermiston, OR
  All Welcome to Attend

8:30am PDT

(Pendleton) Behavioral Support Foundations - Elementary
Limited Capacity seats available
This session is for Elementary school staff interested in learning or strengthening foundational skills related to supporting students who may experience behavioral difficulties.


Specific Audience:
Open to Teachers, Administrators, Educational Assistants, and other school personnel. School teams are encouraged.

Speakers
JD

Juanita Daggett

SPED Administrative Assistant, IMESD
GM

Gretchen McKay

Director of Special Education, IMESD
CR

Corrina Robinson

Director of Special Education, IMESD
TS

Tonya Smith

Director of Regional Inclusive Services, IMESD

Tuesday June 20, 2023 8:30am - 4:00pm PDT
IMESD Pendleton- Lodgepole/Ponderosa
  All Welcome to Attend
 
Wednesday, June 21
 

8:00am PDT

(Pendleton) Crisis Response General & Lead Volunteer Training with- Christine Ewing: REPEAT OFFERING/Registration Required
Limited Capacity seats available
Register here: ​https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScgmW29tZF2tidNK1wBtIk1eb-uGqOhJ2XYUliUa-MgIHlBhQ/viewform?usp=sf_link 

As a Crisis Response Team Volunteer, you will be called to respond to a crisis such as an accidental death, suicide, or serious injury of a student, teacher, or administrator. Volunteers work in teams that respond travel to the school/district and works with administrators, staff, and students to help them process their shock and grief in a secure environment.

8am to 12:30pm: General Volunteer Taining
12:30pm to 1:30pm: Lunch provided
1:30pm to 3:30pm: Lead Volunteer Training
Speakers
avatar for Christine Ewing

Christine Ewing

LMFT, PPSC, Trainer/Consultant, With Hope Consulting
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in both California and Oregon. I am also a credentialed School Counselor (PPS) for grades K-12. Currently I work as a Marriage & Family Therapist for East Cascades Counseling Services and as a School Counselor for Bend Senior High... Read More →
AD

Alisha Delatori

School Safety & Prevention Specialist, IMESD

Interested in joining the Crisis response team (3) pdf
Wednesday June 21, 2023 8:00am - 3:30pm PDT
IMESD Pendleton- Tamarack
  All Welcome to Attend

8:00am PDT

(Hermiston) Registration Required with OTREN: Conscious Discipline Academy
Wednesday June 21, 2023 8:00am - 4:00pm PDT
Armand Larvie Middle School- Hermiston, OR
  All Welcome to Attend

8:00am PDT

(La Grande) Substitute Teacher Essentials
Limited Capacity seats available
This will be a fast paced- learning and discussion packed day covering topics such as:
Confidentiality, Behavior as Communication, Praise, Supervision, Opportunities to Respond, Helping Students Regulate, Wait Time/Instructional Strategies, Small Group Instruction, and Building Trust with Students.

Content covered is in partnership with ORSN & the University of Oregon.

A certificate of completion will be granted upon completion of this course. This is a session for Substitute Teachers, Paraprofessionals, and anyone wanting to refresh on the content.
Speakers
avatar for McKennon McDonald

McKennon McDonald

REN Coordinator, InterMountain ESD

Wednesday June 21, 2023 8:00am - 4:00pm PDT
IMESD La Grande- Conference Room
  All Welcome to Attend

8:30am PDT

(Pendleton) Behavioral Support Foundations - Secondary
Limited Capacity seats available
This session is for Secondary school staff interested in learning or strengthening foundational skills related to supporting students who may experience behavioral difficulties.

Open to Teachers, Administrators, Educational Assistants, and other school personnel. School teams are encouraged.
Speakers
JD

Juanita Daggett

SPED Administrative Assistant, IMESD
GM

Gretchen McKay

Director of Special Education, IMESD
CR

Corrina Robinson

Director of Special Education, IMESD
TS

Tonya Smith

Director of Regional Inclusive Services, IMESD

Wednesday June 21, 2023 8:30am - 4:00pm PDT
IMESD Pendleton- Lodgepole/Ponderosa
  All Welcome to Attend

9:00am PDT

(Pendleton) K-12 Student-Centered Feedback
Limited Capacity seats available
The aim of this workshop is to help you develop strategies for teaching students to provide peer feedback  that is focused on student learning and growth. We will explore the importance of feedback in the learning process and how to create a classroom culture that encourages and values feedback.
Speakers
avatar for Ayla Olson

Ayla Olson

Instructional Coach, InterMountain ESD
avatar for Beth Naughton

Beth Naughton

Instructional Coach, IMESD
avatar for Jennifer Teeter

Jennifer Teeter

Instructional Coach, IMESD

Wednesday June 21, 2023 9:00am - 12:00pm PDT
IMESD Pendleton- Juniper
  All Welcome to Attend

12:00pm PDT

(Pendleton) K-12 Structuring Student Discussions
Limited Capacity seats available
Well-planned student discussions foster critical thinking, develop student communication skills, and encourage collaboration amongst all students. Join us to learn several discussion methods, as well as ways to scaffold student preparation and participation, and build student comfort and confidence. Practice implementing these scaffolded structures and discussion methods in small groups. Receive feedback from your peers and the facilitator.  Leave the workshop with an implementation plan and a toolbox of practical strategies and resources to implement these discussions in your classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Ayla Olson

Ayla Olson

Instructional Coach, InterMountain ESD
avatar for Jennifer Teeter

Jennifer Teeter

Instructional Coach, IMESD
avatar for Beth Naughton

Beth Naughton

Instructional Coach, IMESD

Wednesday June 21, 2023 12:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
IMESD Pendleton- Juniper
  All Welcome to Attend
 
Thursday, June 22
 

8:00am PDT

(Hermiston) Registration Required with OTREN: Conscious Discipline Academy
Thursday June 22, 2023 8:00am - 4:00pm PDT
Armand Larvie Middle School- Hermiston, OR
  All Welcome to Attend

8:30am PDT

(Virtual) Classroom Law Project Moves Civics from the Theoretical to the Practical: How Should We Live Together?
The Classroom Law Project (CLP) has been supporting K-12 teachers in Oregon for the last 40 years with methods and adaptable frameworks that are experiential and allow students to apply their knowledge. During this professional development series, CLP will give an overview of engaging civics education programs and highlight how skills build over grade levels from elementary to high school. The goal will be to hear from teachers on what skills they want students to gain, and think through how to get there to see student growth. The Classroom Law Project provides opportunities to students around the state to experience civics in a way that promotes: collaboration, awareness, research skills, public speaking skills, and confidence- ultimately, to move students from the theoretical to the practical foundations of democracy.
Speakers
MH

Molly Hylton

Senior Program Manager of Outreach and Engagement; Regional Program Manager of the Southern Willamette Valley, Classroom Law Project

Thursday June 22, 2023 8:30am - 11:30am PDT
Virtual Meeting
  All Welcome to Attend

8:30am PDT

(La Grande) Behavioral Support Foundations- Elementary
Limited Capacity seats available
This session is for Elementary school staff interested in learning or strengthening foundational skills related to supporting students who may experience behavioral difficulties.
Specific Audience:
Open to Teachers, Administrators, Educational Assistants, and other school personnel. School teams are encouraged.


Speakers
JD

Juanita Daggett

SPED Administrative Assistant, IMESD
GM

Gretchen McKay

Director of Special Education, IMESD
CR

Corrina Robinson

Director of Special Education, IMESD
TS

Tonya Smith

Director of Regional Inclusive Services, IMESD

Thursday June 22, 2023 8:30am - 4:00pm PDT
IMESD La Grande- Conference Room
  All Welcome to Attend

9:00am PDT

(Pendleton) Empowering Your Students and Powering Up Your Classroom
Limited Capacity seats available
This workshop will focus on empowering students through the formative assessment process- which research has shown can more than triple the speed of learning. An empowered learner possesses a growth mindset, meaning that he/she/they embrace challenge, puts forth effort, accepts feedback, and learns from mistakes. This learner can self-regulate, self-advocate, and is self-efficacious (believes in their ability to succeed). In the morning you will explore the Formative Assessment Process and participate in a simulation. The afternoon will provide workshop time to develop a lesson plan that implements all aspects of the Formative Assessment Process.  
Speakers
avatar for Ayla Olson

Ayla Olson

Instructional Coach, InterMountain ESD
avatar for Jennifer Teeter

Jennifer Teeter

Instructional Coach, IMESD
avatar for Beth Naughton

Beth Naughton

Instructional Coach, IMESD

Thursday June 22, 2023 9:00am - 4:00pm PDT
IMESD Pendleton- Lodgepole/Ponderosa
  All Welcome to Attend
 
Friday, June 23
 

8:00am PDT

(Hermiston) Registration Required with OTREN: Conscious Discipline Academy
Friday June 23, 2023 8:00am - 4:00pm PDT
Armand Larvie Middle School- Hermiston, OR
  All Welcome to Attend

8:30am PDT

(La Grande) Behavioral Support Foundations- Secondary
Limited Capacity seats available
This session is for Secondary school staff interested in learning or strengthening foundational skills related to supporting students who may experience behavioral difficulties.


Specific Audience:
Open to Teachers, Administrators, Educational Assistants, and other school personnel. School teams are encouraged.


Speakers
JD

Juanita Daggett

SPED Administrative Assistant, IMESD
GM

Gretchen McKay

Director of Special Education, IMESD
CR

Corrina Robinson

Director of Special Education, IMESD
TS

Tonya Smith

Director of Regional Inclusive Services, IMESD

Friday June 23, 2023 8:30am - 4:00pm PDT
IMESD La Grande- Conference Room
  All Welcome to Attend

9:00am PDT

(Pendleton) Connecting Learning to Future Success for All Students
Limited Capacity seats available
Audience: all middle and high school educators, any content area
Are you struggling to help your students see the relevance of their learning? Do your students often ask “Why” is this important for my future? Now, more than ever, it is critical to provide students with connections of their learning to future success.  Helping students envision their futures and providing them with the professionalism skills they need to excel in any career path is an opportunity to shift students' views about the value of their education.
This workshop will explore the Oregon Employability Skills and the open source OES curriculum, developed by Cherie Clark, WESD College and Career Manager and ODE, in partnership with industry from across the state.  Curriculum resources will be shared and there will be workshop time to partner with other educators and create plans on how to incorporate the curriculum into your content.  The curriculum is designed for both high school and middle school students and spanish versions of the curriculum are also available.  
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Teeter

Jennifer Teeter

Instructional Coach, IMESD

Friday June 23, 2023 9:00am - 12:00pm PDT
IMESD Pendleton- Juniper
  All Welcome to Attend

12:00pm PDT

(Pendleton) Special Education 101
Limited Capacity seats available
We will review the disability categories and basics of IDEIA, discuss tangible support ideas for behavior differences, and hold a general Q&A to ensure participants get the information they need to support all students.  If you are new to special education, want a refresher, or have never had any training in this area, this session is for you!

Led by: Sarah Crane, Ed.D.

Target Audience: Classified Staff, General Education Teachers, Administrators, New Special Education Teachers
Speakers
SC

Friday June 23, 2023 12:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
IMESD Pendleton- Lodgepole/Ponderosa
  All Welcome to Attend

1:00pm PDT

(Pendleton) Leveraging A.I. for the Classroom
Limited Capacity seats available
In this half-day workshop, participants will learn about ChatGPT (and other AI tools), its capabilities, and how it can be used to support student learning in a variety of subject areas (creation of mentor texts, lesson plans, summarizing tool, test maker, etc). The workshop will be hands-on and interactive, providing participants with the opportunity to explore ChatGPT's features and brainstorm ways to integrate it into their teaching practice.
Speakers
avatar for Ayla Olson

Ayla Olson

Instructional Coach, InterMountain ESD

Friday June 23, 2023 1:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
IMESD Pendleton- Juniper
  All Welcome to Attend
 
Saturday, June 24
 

8:00am PDT

(Hermiston) Registration Required with OTREN: Conscious Discipline Academy
Saturday June 24, 2023 8:00am - 4:00pm PDT
Armand Larvie Middle School- Hermiston, OR
  All Welcome to Attend
 
Monday, July 31
 

9:00am PDT

(La Grande) G.R.O.W. Beginning Teacher Workshop
Limited Capacity seats available
Rooted in best practices, this training opportunity will grow beginning teachers in their first three years of teaching. 
G.R.O.W. 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
There are a variety of topics that may be included in the workshop based on attendee experience:
  • Rules, Routines, and Relationships
  • Classroom Management
  • Classroom Culture & Environment
  • Communication
  • Tech Tools
  • Assessment Strategies and Planning
  • Goal Setting
  • Special Education and other student service supports
  • Differentiations, Accommodations, and Modifications
Speakers
avatar for Ayla Olson

Ayla Olson

Instructional Coach, InterMountain ESD
avatar for Jennifer Teeter

Jennifer Teeter

Instructional Coach, IMESD
avatar for Beth Naughton

Beth Naughton

Instructional Coach, IMESD

Monday July 31, 2023 9:00am - 3:00pm PDT
IMESD La Grande- Conference Room
  All Welcome to Attend

1:00pm PDT

(Pendleton) Art Outside the Box for Elementary Teachers
Limited Capacity seats available
Participants will learn multiple ideas for saving money and repurposing materials for art projects in their classrooms. We will create a project and take it home along with the lesson plan.
Speakers
avatar for Jessie Street

Jessie Street

Art Content Lead, IMESD
I am a Pre-K - 12 art teacher at North Powder Charter School. I've been teaching art throughout Eastern Oregon for about 14 years. I am committed to increasing the number and depth of art opportunities for the students in our region and building community through the arts.

Monday July 31, 2023 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
IMESD Pendleton- Lodgepole/Ponderosa
  All Welcome to Attend
 
Tuesday, August 1
 

8:30am PDT

(Pendleton) Special Education Foundations- Primary
Limited Capacity seats available
This session is designed for elementary school staff interested in learning or strengthening foundational skills related to understanding foundational IEP process, and supporting students on IEPs.

Specific Audience:
Open to Teachers, Administrators, Educational Assistants, and other school personnel. School teams are encouraged.


Speakers
JD

Juanita Daggett

SPED Administrative Assistant, IMESD
GM

Gretchen McKay

Director of Special Education, IMESD
CR

Corrina Robinson

Director of Special Education, IMESD
TS

Tonya Smith

Director of Regional Inclusive Services, IMESD

Tuesday August 1, 2023 8:30am - 4:00pm PDT
IMESD Pendleton- Lodgepole/Ponderosa
  All Welcome to Attend

9:00am PDT

(La Grande) K-12 Student-Centered Feedback
Limited Capacity seats available
The aim of this workshop is to help you develop strategies for teaching students to provide peer feedback  that is focused on student learning and growth. We will explore the importance of feedback in the learning process and how to create a classroom culture that encourages and values feedback.
Speakers
avatar for Ayla Olson

Ayla Olson

Instructional Coach, InterMountain ESD
avatar for Jennifer Teeter

Jennifer Teeter

Instructional Coach, IMESD
avatar for Beth Naughton

Beth Naughton

Instructional Coach, IMESD

Tuesday August 1, 2023 9:00am - 12:00pm PDT
IMESD La Grande- Conference Room
  All Welcome to Attend

1:00pm PDT

(La Grande) K-12 Structuring Student Discussions
Limited Capacity seats available
Well-planned student discussions foster critical thinking, develop student communication skills, and encourage collaboration amongst all students. Join us to learn several discussion methods, as well as ways to scaffold student preparation and participation, and build student comfort and confidence. Practice implementing these scaffolded structures and discussion methods in small groups. Receive feedback from your peers and the facilitator.  Leave the workshop with an implementation plan and a toolbox of practical strategies and resources to implement these discussions in your classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Ayla Olson

Ayla Olson

Instructional Coach, InterMountain ESD
avatar for Jennifer Teeter

Jennifer Teeter

Instructional Coach, IMESD
avatar for Beth Naughton

Beth Naughton

Instructional Coach, IMESD

Tuesday August 1, 2023 1:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
IMESD La Grande- Conference Room
  All Welcome to Attend
 
Wednesday, August 2
 

8:30am PDT

(Pendleton) Special Education Foundations- Secondary
Limited Capacity seats available
This session is designed for secondary school staff interested in learning or strengthening foundational skills related to IEP process, and supporting students on IEPs.

Specific Audience:
Open to Secondary Teachers, Administrators, Educational Assistants, and other school personnel. School teams are encouraged.


Speakers
JD

Juanita Daggett

SPED Administrative Assistant, IMESD
GM

Gretchen McKay

Director of Special Education, IMESD
CR

Corrina Robinson

Director of Special Education, IMESD
TS

Tonya Smith

Director of Regional Inclusive Services, IMESD

Wednesday August 2, 2023 8:30am - 4:00pm PDT
IMESD Pendleton- Lodgepole/Ponderosa
  All Welcome to Attend

9:00am PDT

(La Grande) Empowering Your Students and Powering Up Your Classroom
Limited Capacity seats available
This workshop will focus on empowering students through the formative assessment process- which research has shown can more than triple the speed of learning. An empowered learner possesses a growth mindset, meaning that he/she/they embrace challenge, puts forth effort, accepts feedback, and learns from mistakes. This learner can self-regulate, self-advocate, and is self-efficacious (believes in their ability to succeed). In the morning you will explore the Formative Assessment Process and participate in a simulation. The afternoon will provide workshop time to develop a lesson plan that implements all aspects of the Formative Assessment Process.  
Speakers
avatar for Ayla Olson

Ayla Olson

Instructional Coach, InterMountain ESD
avatar for Jennifer Teeter

Jennifer Teeter

Instructional Coach, IMESD
avatar for Beth Naughton

Beth Naughton

Instructional Coach, IMESD

Wednesday August 2, 2023 9:00am - 4:00pm PDT
IMESD La Grande- Conference Room
  All Welcome to Attend
 
Thursday, August 3
 

8:00am PDT

(Pendleton) Substitute Teacher Essentials
Limited Capacity seats available
This will be a fast paced- learning and discussion packed day covering topics such as:
Confidentiality, Behavior as Communication, Praise, Supervision, Opportunities to Respond, Helping Students Regulate, Wait Time/Instructional Strategies, Small Group Instruction, and Building Trust with Students.

Content covered is in partnership with ORSN & the University of Oregon.

A certificate of completion will be granted upon completion of this course. This is a session for Substitute Teachers, Paraprofessionals, and anyone wanting to refresh on the content.
Speakers
avatar for McKennon McDonald

McKennon McDonald

REN Coordinator, InterMountain ESD

Thursday August 3, 2023 8:00am - 4:00pm PDT
IMESD Pendleton- Lodgepole/Ponderosa
  All Welcome to Attend

8:30am PDT

(La Grande) Special Education Foundations - Primary
Limited Capacity seats available
This session is designed for elementary school staff interested in learning or strengthening foundational skills related to understanding foundational IEP process, and supporting students on IEPs.

Open to Teachers, Administrators, Educational Assistants, and other school personnel. School teams are encouraged.
Speakers
GM

Gretchen McKay

Director of Special Education, IMESD
CR

Corrina Robinson

Director of Special Education, IMESD
TS

Tonya Smith

Director of Regional Inclusive Services, IMESD

Thursday August 3, 2023 8:30am - 4:00pm PDT
IMESD La Grande- Conference Room
  All Welcome to Attend
 
Friday, August 4
 

8:30am PDT

(La Grande) Special Education Foundations - Secondary
Limited Capacity seats available
This session is designed for secondary school staff interested in learning or strengthening foundational skills related to IEP process, and supporting students on IEPs.

Open to Secondary Teachers, Administrators, Educational Assistants, and other school personnel. School teams are encouraged.
Speakers
JD

Juanita Daggett

SPED Administrative Assistant, IMESD
GM

Gretchen McKay

Director of Special Education, IMESD
CR

Corrina Robinson

Director of Special Education, IMESD
TS

Tonya Smith

Director of Regional Inclusive Services, IMESD

Friday August 4, 2023 8:30am - 4:00pm PDT
IMESD La Grande- Conference Room
  All Welcome to Attend

9:00am PDT

(Pendleton) Leading with Mentorship: Tools and Strategies for Working with Mentees
Limited Capacity seats available
The need for mentorship has become increasingly crucial for not only ensuring the well-being and instructional growth of our new educators, but also for building stronger school community and climate. This offering is designed to provide experienced teachers with resources and strategies that focus on giving effective feedback and support to their mentees.  

Specific Audience:
Mentor teachers or teachers interested in learning more about mentorship



Speakers
avatar for Ayla Olson

Ayla Olson

Instructional Coach, InterMountain ESD
avatar for Jennifer Teeter

Jennifer Teeter

Instructional Coach, IMESD
avatar for Beth Naughton

Beth Naughton

Instructional Coach, IMESD

Friday August 4, 2023 9:00am - 3:00pm PDT
IMESD Pendleton- Lodgepole/Ponderosa
  All Welcome to Attend
 
Monday, August 7
 

9:00am PDT

(Pendleton) G.R.O.W. Beginning Teacher Workshop
Limited Capacity seats available
Rooted in best practices, this training opportunity will grow beginning teachers in their first three years of teaching. 
G.R.O.W. 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
There are a variety of topics that may be included in the workshop based on attendee experience:
  • Rules, Routines, and Relationships
  • Classroom Management
  • Classroom Culture & Environment
  • Communication
  • Tech Tools
  • Assessment Strategies and Planning
  • Goal Setting
  • Special Education and other student service supports
  • Differentiations, Accommodations, and Modifications
Speakers
avatar for Ayla Olson

Ayla Olson

Instructional Coach, InterMountain ESD
avatar for Jennifer Teeter

Jennifer Teeter

Instructional Coach, IMESD
avatar for Beth Naughton

Beth Naughton

Instructional Coach, IMESD

Monday August 7, 2023 9:00am - 3:00pm PDT
IMESD Pendleton- Lodgepole/Ponderosa
  All Welcome to Attend

1:00pm PDT

(La Grande) Art Outside the Box for Elementary Teachers
Limited Capacity seats available
Participants will learn multiple ideas for saving money and repurposing materials for art projects in their classrooms. We will create a project and take it home along with the lesson plan.
Speakers
avatar for Jessie Street

Jessie Street

Art Content Lead, IMESD
I am a Pre-K - 12 art teacher at North Powder Charter School. I've been teaching art throughout Eastern Oregon for about 14 years. I am committed to increasing the number and depth of art opportunities for the students in our region and building community through the arts.

Monday August 7, 2023 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Willow School- La Grande School District Office 1305 N Willow St, La Grande, OR 97850
  All Welcome to Attend

1:00pm PDT

(Pendleton) Intelligent Practice: Getting the Most Out of a New Idea for 6-12th grade Math Teachers
Limited Capacity seats available
How can teachers use reflection, prediction and self-explanation to give students an opportunity to look for and make use of structure? Intelligent Practice tasks are carefully designed problem sets and questions that help students focus on specific elements of a topic. The chosen variation of features across the task highlights the essential nature and boundaries of a concept.

Specific Audience:
Math 6-12


Speakers
CG

Chris Garrigues

Math Specialist, IMESD/Pendleton

Monday August 7, 2023 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
IMESD Pendleton- Tamarack
  All Welcome to Attend
 
Tuesday, August 8
 

8:00am PDT

(Pendleton) Classroom Law Project Presents Civic Education Resources for K-12 Educators
Limited Capacity seats available
What is Civics Education? Join Classroom Law Project (CLP) to explore this question as well as engaging curriculum available to teachers and school districts to better implement civics at all grade levels. Participants will be introduced to CLP resources: from our research based, student-centered curriculum and methods, to our professional development opportunities for K-12 educators. Participants can expect to gain an understanding of CLP frameworks with built in standards and skills at each grade level; learn methods that help to create strong discourse and participation; and collaborate with colleagues on best ways to address goals. Classroom Law Project has a 40 year history helping teachers, schools, districts, and ESDs provide meaningful civics opportunities- we see this work as a way to give young people skills, a voice, and a role that goes beyond the classroom, so students can see connections between themselves and their community.
Speakers
MH

Molly Hylton

Senior Program Manager of Outreach and Engagement; Regional Program Manager of the Southern Willamette Valley, Classroom Law Project

Tuesday August 8, 2023 8:00am - 12:00pm PDT
IMESD Pendleton- Tamarack
  All Welcome to Attend

9:00am PDT

(Pendleton) Empowering Your Students and Powering Up Your Classroom
Limited Capacity seats available
This workshop will focus on empowering students through the formative assessment process- which research has shown can more than triple the speed of learning. An empowered learner possesses a growth mindset, meaning that he/she/they embrace challenge, puts forth effort, accepts feedback, and learns from mistakes. This learner can self-regulate, self-advocate, and is self-efficacious (believes in their ability to succeed). In the morning you will explore the Formative Assessment Process and participate in a simulation. The afternoon will provide workshop time to develop a lesson plan that implements all aspects of the Formative Assessment Process.  
Speakers
avatar for Ayla Olson

Ayla Olson

Instructional Coach, InterMountain ESD
avatar for Jennifer Teeter

Jennifer Teeter

Instructional Coach, IMESD
avatar for Beth Naughton

Beth Naughton

Instructional Coach, IMESD

Tuesday August 8, 2023 9:00am - 4:00pm PDT
IMESD Pendleton- Lodgepole/Ponderosa
  All Welcome to Attend
 
Wednesday, August 9
 

9:00am PDT

(Pendleton) K-12 Student-Centered Feedback
Limited Capacity seats available
The aim of this workshop is to help you develop strategies for teaching students to provide peer feedback  that is focused on student learning and growth. We will explore the importance of feedback in the learning process and how to create a classroom culture that encourages and values feedback.
Speakers
avatar for Ayla Olson

Ayla Olson

Instructional Coach, InterMountain ESD
avatar for Jennifer Teeter

Jennifer Teeter

Instructional Coach, IMESD
avatar for Beth Naughton

Beth Naughton

Instructional Coach, IMESD

Wednesday August 9, 2023 9:00am - 12:00pm PDT
IMESD Pendleton- Lodgepole/Ponderosa
  All Welcome to Attend

1:00pm PDT

(Pendleton) K-12 Structuring Student Discussions
Limited Capacity seats available
Well-planned student discussions foster critical thinking, develop student communication skills, and encourage collaboration amongst all students. Join us to learn several discussion methods, as well as ways to scaffold student preparation and participation, and build student comfort and confidence. Practice implementing these scaffolded structures and discussion methods in small groups. Receive feedback from your peers and the facilitator.  Leave the workshop with an implementation plan and a toolbox of practical strategies and resources to implement these discussions in your classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Ayla Olson

Ayla Olson

Instructional Coach, InterMountain ESD
avatar for Jennifer Teeter

Jennifer Teeter

Instructional Coach, IMESD
avatar for Beth Naughton

Beth Naughton

Instructional Coach, IMESD

Wednesday August 9, 2023 1:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
IMESD Pendleton- Lodgepole/Ponderosa
  All Welcome to Attend
 
Thursday, August 10
 

9:00am PDT

(La Grande) Leveraging A.I. for the Classroom
Limited Capacity seats available
In this half-day workshop, participants will learn about ChatGPT (and other AI tools), its capabilities, and how it can be used to support student learning in a variety of subject areas (creation of mentor texts, lesson plans, summarizing tool, test maker, etc). The workshop will be hands-on and interactive, providing participants with the opportunity to explore ChatGPT's features and brainstorm ways to integrate it into their teaching practice.
Speakers
avatar for Ayla Olson

Ayla Olson

Instructional Coach, InterMountain ESD

Thursday August 10, 2023 9:00am - 12:00pm PDT
IMESD La Grande- Conference Room
  All Welcome to Attend

1:00pm PDT

(La Grande) Connecting Learning to Future Success for All Students
Limited Capacity seats available
Audience: all middle and high school educators, any content area
Are you struggling to help your students see the relevance of their learning? Do your students often ask “Why” is this important for my future? Now, more than ever, it is critical to provide students with connections of their learning to future success.  Helping students envision their futures and providing them with the professionalism skills they need to excel in any career path is an opportunity to shift students' views about the value of their education.
This workshop will explore the Oregon Employability Skills and the open source OES curriculum, developed by Cherie Clark, WESD College and Career Manager and ODE, in partnership with industry from across the state. Curriculum resources will be shared and there will be workshop time to partner with other educators and create plans on how to incorporate the curriculum into your content. The curriculum is designed for both high school and middle school students and spanish versions of the curriculum are also available.
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Teeter

Jennifer Teeter

Instructional Coach, IMESD

Thursday August 10, 2023 1:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
IMESD La Grande- Conference Room
  All Welcome to Attend
 
Friday, August 11
 

9:00am PDT

(Pendleton) Morning Meetings: SEL Ideas for Starting Your School Day
Limited Capacity seats available
Make the first moments of your school day count! Learn ways to establish consistent morning (or afternoon) routines with clear expectations and SEL strategies that will help build classroom community and set the tone for respectful learning. Benefits from effective morning meetings include: creating a climate of trust, empathy and collaboration, supporting social, emotional and academic learning, and building stronger teacher student relationships.
Speakers
avatar for Beth Naughton

Beth Naughton

Instructional Coach, IMESD

Friday August 11, 2023 9:00am - 12:00pm PDT
IMESD Pendleton- Lodgepole/Ponderosa
  All Welcome to Attend

12:00pm PDT

(Virtual) Your Behavior Questions Answered
Let's talk about behavior!  Come to this session to discuss: - Identifying target behaviors and the function - Developing behavior support plans - Monitoring with data and review
Speakers
SC
avatar for Liz Durant

Liz Durant

Education Specialist, InterMountain ESD

Friday August 11, 2023 12:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Virtual Meeting
  All Welcome to Attend

2:00pm PDT

(Pendleton) Science of Reading Framework
Limited Capacity seats available
Introduction into the Science of Reading and implementation in the classroom.

Specific Audience:
Teachers and administrators that want an introduction to the Science of Reading in the classroom.


Speakers
SS

Sybil Stewart

Virtual Learning Academy Teacher, IMESD

Friday August 11, 2023 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
IMESD Pendleton- Juniper
  All Welcome to Attend
 
Tuesday, August 15
 

8:30am PDT

(Pendleton) Yolanda Westerberg K-2 Writing Foundations
Limited Capacity seats available
Launch writing with determination, organization and enthusiasm! 
Session topics will include:
● Yearlong Planning-Start with the Calendar 
 September Smart Start
 ● Common Terminology across grade levels
 ● Different Products, Different Structures
 ● What is a Mini-Lesson and how do I teach one?
 ● Making a Roadmap for Instruction
 ● Creating a Community of writers
 ● Writing is a skill-teaching stamina, originality and
 enthusiasm
 ● Writing Process made easier
 ● Writing about Reading and Taking Neat Notes
 ● Launching Writers Workshop and Launching Units
 
Speakers
AH

Ashley Harsin

English Language Specialist, IMESD
YW

Tuesday August 15, 2023 8:30am - 3:30pm PDT
IMESD Pendleton- Lodgepole/Ponderosa
  All Welcome to Attend
 
Wednesday, August 16
 

8:30am PDT

(Pendleton) Yolanda Westerberg 3-5 Writing Foundations
Limited Capacity seats available
Launch writing with determination, organization and enthusiasm! 
Session topics will include:
● Yearlong Planning-Start with the Calendar 
 September Smart Start
 ● Common Terminology across grade levels
 ● Different Products, Different Structures
 ● What is a Mini-Lesson and how do I teach one?
 ● Making a Roadmap for Instruction
 ● Creating a Community of writers
 ● Writing is a skill-teaching stamina, originality and
 enthusiasm
 ● Writing Process made easier
 ● Writing about Reading and Taking Neat Notes
 ● Launching Writers Workshop and Launching Units 
  
 
Speakers
AH

Ashley Harsin

English Language Specialist, IMESD
YW

Wednesday August 16, 2023 8:30am - 3:30pm PDT
IMESD Pendleton- Lodgepole/Ponderosa
  All Welcome to Attend

1:00pm PDT

(Pendleton) Reading with Sora - An amazing library right at your fingertips
Limited Capacity seats available
Sora is a digital library of ebooks and audiobooks available 24/7 to you and your students. Come learn how you can access it and get the most out of it, such as: *Read or listen offline without wifi *Notes, highlights, definitions, and word translations *Customize your reading experience - size, color, font *Customize your listening experience - speed, snooze *Assign content *Access to new, current, cream of the crop books *Access to magazines and comics with no holds *Add your public library to Sora *Learn how you can use Sora in any subject area
Speakers
avatar for Christie Boen

Christie Boen

Library/Media Specialist, IMESD
In 2006 I started out working as a media specialist in Eastern Oregon. Since then, I have been a media specialist at the middle and high school level for 7years, district librarian and instructional technology coach for 8 years, and am currently the media specialist for InterMountain... Read More →

Wednesday August 16, 2023 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
IMESD Pendleton- Tamarack
  All Welcome to Attend
 
Thursday, August 17
 

8:30am PDT

(Pendleton) Secondary Disciplinary Literacy Workshop: Reading, Writing, Thinking and Listening for Success Across Contents
Limited Capacity seats available
Teachers of All Subjects - Come learn to implement,
sustain and celebrate writing in your secondary
classroom! This workshop not only shows that
incorporating carefully structured writing activities
into your content lessons actually increases
understanding and achievement, but also proves
how writing can save, not consume valuable
instructional time.
Speakers
AH

Ashley Harsin

English Language Specialist, IMESD
YW

Thursday August 17, 2023 8:30am - 3:30pm PDT
Sunridge Middle School- Pendleton, OR 700 SW Runnion Ave, Pendleton, OR 97801
  All Welcome to Attend
 
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