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IMESD/OTREN Summer Series 2023 has ended
****UPDATE-Special Education Foundations courses for 8/1-8/4 have been canceled and information has been sent out via email to those registered for how to access an asynchronous option. Apologies for this change!****

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 Ed510 EOU Registration Packet.  For undergraduate credit (those without a college degree), please download Ed410 Registration Packet. Participants can register for this class starting May 11th and packets are due July 10th. You can earn up to 6 credits- FYI: 10 hours equal 1 credit!
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Rick and Doris Bowman

Bowman Consulting Group
Trainers & Consultants
Oregon/ Orange County, CA/ Charlotte, NC
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 practices and systems for educators and mental health professionals and agencies serving children and adults with impacts of trauma, neurodiversity, attachment issues, mental health diagnoses and/or disorders, and chronic challenging behaviors of other originations.

Bowman Consulting Group: 
Bowman Consulting Group provides training, consultation, coaching & advisement on topics of:
  • Trauma-Informed Practices, Systems and Structures for Schools & Mental Health Agencies
  • Trauma-Informed FBAs & Behavior Plans
  • Neuroscience of ACEs, Toxic Stress and Trauma
  • Collaborative Problem Solving®(MGH) Introductory & Tier 1 Trainings
  • Resilience Practices (Evidence-Based & Actionable) for Leaders, Staff & Students/Clients
  • “The Resilience Advantage” Training for Organizations of all Types
  • Actionable Trauma Stewardship for Leaders & Staff
  • HeartMath Institute Practices & Strategies for Self-Care, Health & Wellness
  • “Stress & Well-Being Assessment” Certified Provider for individuals and organizations

Rick Bowman’s qualifications include the following:
  • M.A. in Clinical Psychology
  • Certified Trauma & Resilience nPractitioner – Clinical (CTRP-C®)
  • Certified HeartMath® and “The Resilience Advantage” Trainer
  • Certified “The Resilient Heart” HeartMath Trauma Practitioner
  • Certified Trainer Collaborative Problem Solving®MGH(Think:Kids, MGH)
  • K-12 licensed school administrator in the state of Oregon
  • Founder and Leader in the “Transforming Trauma – Raising Resilience: Connected Community”  (www.bowmanconsultgroup.com/ttrrcc)
Rick’s background includes leadership positions in the U.S. Military, business, mental health and education. He’s functioned as a clinical consultant for mental health clinics and human service agencies, and has also provided speaking/consultation internationally in Russia, Cuba & Jamaica. He’s held positions of Clinical Psychologist, Community College Professor, Assistant Principal, Alternative Education Coordinator, Student Services Director, and Assistant Executive Director of a non-profit organization providing educational services to students with severe emotional/behavioral challenges.

Doris Bowman’s qualifications include the following:
  • M.S., Education / Special Education
  • Advanced Certified Trauma & Resilience Practitioner – Education® (CTRP-E)
  • Advanced Certified Trauma & Resilience Practitioner – Clinical (CTRP-C®)
  • Certified HeartMath® and “The Resilience Advantage” Trainer
  • Certified “The Resilient Heart” HeartMath Trauma Practitioner
  • PCI Certified Parent Coach®
  • Certified “Stress & Well-Being Assessment” Provider
  • Certified special educator & administrator in the state of Oregon
  • Certified Trainer Collaborative Problem Solving®MGH(Think:Kids, MGH)
  • Founder and Leader in the “Transforming Trauma – Raising Resilience: Connected Community”  (www.bowmanconsultgroup.com/ttrrcc)
Doris has co-authored Going to Bed is Easy Now, and “Going to School is Easy Now”, the first two in a series of children’s books designed to support children with challenging behavior (www.easynowbooks.com). She has over 20 years’ experience working with and supporting children/youth with challenging behaviors and their families.