This year's inservice will be livestreamed. The livestream will appear in the window below at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 30.
Some teams will host in-person watch parties. Look for updates from your supervisor.
Featured Speakers
Steph Littlebird
Artist, Banks Schools graduate,
Curator of the This IS Kalapuyan Land at the Five Oaks Museum
Steph Littlebird is an artist, curator, writer, and a member of Oregon’s Grand Ronde Confederated Tribes.
She received national recognition as curator of This IS Kalapuyan Land (2020),
an exhibition at the Five Oaks Museum in Portland, which was featured by ArtNews and
PBS NewsHour. Other curatorial projects include Untold Parallels, Mata Art Gallery, L.A. (2020),
which re-examined colonial histories of the so-called Philippines and Filipinx-American diaspora,
and colonized people Indigenous to “North America.'' Most recently, Pʰot-Choch, an exhibition
held at Anita, Astoria OR (2021) presented traditional and contemporary art of the original
Chinook inhabitants of the North Coast.
Littlebird is the 2020-2021 Fellow of the Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design
and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. A published writer, she is currently
wrapping up a series about Indigenous Resilience for Oregon Arts Watch Magazine with the
support of the Oregon Cultural Trust. As an artist, Littlebird’s work combines traditional
aesthetics with contemporary materials and subject matter to forge connections between our
collective past and imminent future. Her works frequently engage issues related to present-day
Indigenous identities, marginalized histories, and responsible land stewardship. Littlebird earned
her B.F.A. in Painting and Printmaking from the Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA) in
Portland, she currently lives and works in Las Vegas.
Eliana Mason
2x paralympic medalist in goalball; former recipient of NWRESD services
Eliana Mason grew up in Beaverton Oregon, and graduated high school from
the International School of Beaverton in 2013. She received services from the NWRESD
from the time she was a baby until graduating high school from the vision services department.
Eliana was born with Glaucoma and Cataracts resulting in severe vision loss from birth.
She attended college at Portland State University and graduated in 2017 with her Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a minor in community health. Eliana continued her education by pursuing
a Master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Antioch University
and graduated this past summer. Additionally Eliana is an athlete and is a 2-time Paralympic medalist
for Team USA in the sport of goalball. Goalball is a sport that is geared specifically for blind
and visually impaired athletes and creates a competitive environment where vision loss is not a barrier or limitation. In 2016 Eliana helped her team bring home a bronze medal and in 2021 for
the Tokyo 2020 Games a silver medal.
Eliana is passionate about disability advocacy and education and is hoping to use
her counseling degree to bridge a much-needed gap between mental health services,
and disability education and inclusion. In her spare time Eliana enjoys spending time
with family and friends, reading, staying active, and walking her dog.
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Agenda
Opening Session (8AM-9AM)
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Superintendent Dan Goldman Opening Remarks
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Emcee Eliana Mason Remarks
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Years of Service Recognition
Break (9AM-9:15AM)
Cross-County Connecting: Setting the Conditions
for Hybrid and Distributed Teaming (9:15AM-10:15AM)
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Team Building Activity with Northwest Outdoor School
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Steph Littlebird on Reframing the Land Acknowledgement: Educating Ourselves on Our Region’s Diverse Stories and Histories
Break (10:15AM-10:30AM)
First Workshop (10:30AM-noon)
Lunch Break (noon-12:45PM)
Second Workshop (12:45PM-2:15PM)
Break (2:15PM-2:30PM)
Team Debriefs (2:30PM-3:30PM)
Association Meetings (3:30PM-4PM)
Workshops
Workshops Block 1 | 10:30AM - 12PM
A Deeper Dive: Reframing the Land Acknowledgement and Educating Ourselves on Our Region’s Diverse Stories and Histories
Facilitator: Steph Littlebird, Artist, Banks schools graduate, Curator of the This IS Kalapuyan Land at the Five Oaks Museum | This workshop will be recorded
Who should attend?
This workshop is for anyone at NWRESD.
We can all be more mindful of how we learn and remember our region’s history and how we encourage others to do the same in our classroom domains, the meetings we facilitate, etc.
Objectives
Attendees will receive a brief overview of the Pacific Northwest’s Indigenous history, our nine
Federally recognized tribes and contemporary presence in Oregon, plus academic resources for educators. Who is this acknowledgement for? Learn about Indigenous perspectives on the “Land Acknowledgement” trend, also how teachers and leadership can make deeper
commitments to the Native community with a more intentional approach.
Activity: Making a commitment
Participants will reflect on the information presented as it relates to history, contemporary
Indigenous people and the broader community. These ideas should inform a written “Land
Commitment” that considers the perspective of Indigenous people.
Out of the Mouth of Babes
Facilitator: S.Z. Liwaru, , Equity and Family Partnerships Director |
This workshop will be recorded
Who should attend?
This session is designed for any and every role in the district to participate. Those of you who work directly with students or families will find this particularly beneficial.
Objectives
We are hosting a group session to explore and develop ways to hear from our students and their families about their stories.
Description
We acknowledge and celebrate through proclamations and board resolutions, the history, heritage, contributions, and cultures of our very diverse community. That is only the first step. We must recognize the inequity or dangers of a single story and absent narratives. We must learn from and with multiple voices; and what sweeter voice than the voice of our students and their families?
Parent Café 101
Facilitator: Elena Barreto, Northwest Parenting Regional Coordinator |
This workshop will not be recorded
Description
Come learn how to use Parent Cafés as a way to engage parents and caretakers.Cafés are brave spaces where people share topics that matter to them, like the challenges and victories of raising a family. Through self-reflection and peer-to-peer learning, participants explore their strengths, learn about Protective Factors, and create strategies to strengthen their families. We will review what goes into facilitating Parent Cafés and what you may need if interested in bringing them into your space.
MTSS Essentials: What is it and how are we already doing it?
Facilitators: Jon Potter; Professional Learning Coach, Lindsey Pratt, MTSS Implementation and Data Coach | This workshop will be recorded
Description
This is the first in a series of professional development offerings from the OrRTIi and ESD MTSS teams. The purpose of this module is to describe the general features of MTSS, the benefits of an MTSS framework in decision making, how MTSS is community and culturally responsive and how the MTSS framework might be applied in participant's job specific settings/roles.
Course Objectives
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Develop an understanding of “core” and reflect on what that is in your area
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EVERYONE gets core…regardless of intervention
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Strategic instruction is still Core instruction
“Nurturing Hope” - A Pathway to Connection, Content and Community for Families and Children with Special Needs
Facilitators: Vicki Ball, Parenting Together Washington County Education and Communication Specialist, Sandra Silva, Parenting Together Washington County Education and Communication Specialist, Alba Sullivan, Parenting Together Washington County Education and Communication Specialist | This workshop will be recorded
Description
Join us in exploring the Nurturing Parenting “Nurturing Hope” evidence-based parenting series experience through the knowledge and expertise of parent educators and family voice. Explore partnership pathways for family referral and connection.
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Step into the parent’s worldview core content overview
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Engage in a series of facilitated activities.
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Reflect on the beneficial elements of family engagement
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Discover the benefits of engaging families in a focused learning series.
The Gifts of Gentle Acceptance
Facilitators: Ann Hargraves, Social, Emotional, Mental Health Coach |
This workshop will not be recorded
Description
This session will discuss the gifts of gentle acceptance as the first layer to an authentic, creative, meaningful happiness. By accepting our emotions with compassion, openness and curiosity we will make better choices of value-connected actions in our work and in our lives.
Providing Language Access: Ensuring Meaningful Communication with Emergent Bilingual Families
Providing Language Access: Ensuring Meaningful Communication with Emergent Bilingual Families
Providing Language Access: Ensuring Meaningful Communication with Emergent Bilingual Families
Providing Language Access: Ensuring Meaningful Communication with Emergent Bilingual Families
Facilitators: Carlos Tenorio Hughes | This workshop will be recorded
Description
This workshop is tailored to anyone who interacts in different situations with Emerging Bilingual Families. We will present different strategies for new and returning ESD members to help them ease oral and written communication with families who speak other languages and whose level of English does not allow them to get the full grasp of the services we provide.
Reflecting on your PLC practices: Where are you currently, where do you want to go, and what resources can you use to get there?
Facilitators: Megan McCarter; Interim Chief Academic Officer | This workshop will be recorded
Description
PLCs are one of the most powerful practices a school can implement to impact positive change. PLCs increase teacher efficacy, one of Hattie’s practices with the largest effect size. Come reflect on your current PLCs, share best practices, and review adaptable resources. This session is highly encouraged for principals, assistant principals, PLC leads, instructional coaches, and teachers.
Who is Northwest Regional Child Care Resource and Referral (CCRR) and what do they do?
Facilitators: Eva Manderson - CCRR Director, Raul Camacho - Early Learning Support Specialist, Caelish Tarrham - Early Childhood PD, Support Specialist, Marichona Brassfield - Early Childhood PD Support Specialist, Keirney Barham - Early Childhood PD Support Specialist | This workshop will be recorded
Description
Come join us to learn about the Child Care Resource and Referral (CCRR). What is a CCRR? How do they fit in the Early Learning System? And what do they do? If you want to know more about our team and what we offer to early learning programs in Clatsop Columbia and Tillamook counties, please join us to hear about some of our exciting work.
Workshops Block 2 | 12:45 - 2:15 p.m.
Early Learning Community Partnerships: Early Learning Hubs, Parenting Hubs, Child Care Resource & Referrals
Facilitators: Dorothy Spence, Northwest Early Learning Hub Director; Begoña Rodriguez Liern, Early Learning Washington County Co-Director; Eva Manderson, Northwest Regional CCR&R Director; Leslie Burton, CCR&R of Washington County - Community Action, Quality Improvement Coordinator; Elena Barreto, Northwest Parenting Hub Regional Coordinator; Leslie Moguil, Parenting Together Washington County Sr. Program Coordinator | This workshop will be recorded
Description
Come learn and explore how to engage in opportunities for collaboration throughout the ESD region to build a more accessible, equitable and high-quality early childhood system. Together we can partner internally and externally to support the whole family! In this session you'll learn about the focus of early learning hubs, parenting hubs, and Child Resource & Referrals. We also are interested in hearing from you on building pathways to support the vital work you do to support children and families.
MTSS: The Importance of Tier-I, Collaborative Teams & Data Driven Screening
Facilitators: Ryan Blasquez, Director of Instructional Services, OrRTIi and MTSS teams (team members TBD) | This workshop will be recorded
Description
This is the second in a series of professional development offerings from the OrRTIi and ESD MTSS teams. The purpose of this module is to dig into the importance of Tier 1, Collaborative Teams and Intervention Placement at Tier 2 and Tier 3 of an MTSS system. We will talk about the process of working in teams and how the MTSS framework might be applied in participant's job specific settings/roles.
Course of Objectives
Develop an understanding of “core” and reflect on what that is in your area.
EVERYONE gets core…regardless of intervention. Strategic instruction is still Core instruction
MTSS: Tier-II, Tier-III and Intervention Decision Making
Facilitator: Beth Ferguson, Professional Learning Coach; Brian Bain, Director of Research, Assessment and Evaluation; Lindsey Pratt, MTSS Implementation and Data Coach | This workshop will be recorded
Description
This is the third in a series of professional development offerings from the OrRTIi and NWRESD MTSS teams. The purpose of this module is to describe the general features of the Intervention Placement Process at Tier 2 and Tier 3 of an MTSS system. We will talk about the process of working in teams and how the MTSS framework might be applied in participant's job specific settings/roles.
Course Objectives
Understanding how we get here.
Brain Science, Oral Language and Best Practices in Literacy
Facilitators: Darlene Geddes, Early Literacy Specialist | This workshop will be recorded
Description
This session will provide an overview of the connection between oral language development and the science of learning to read. Educators will review the importance of Windows and Mirrors as a component of high-quality literacy instruction to students.
Creating Accessible Documents
Facilitators: Michael Cantino, BVIS Technology Professional Development Specialist | This workshop will be recorded
Description
Modern technology has made it easier than ever to share information, but there are still barriers that prevent many from benefiting from all that is available. Inaccessible content can prevent colleagues, families and students from accessing the important information they need. We can and must do better! In this session, we'll learn how to create accessible documents in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, and we'll learn how to use Microsoft's Accessibility Checker to fix common issues.
Best Practices in Digital Meetings and Digital Spaces
Facilitators: Jodi LePla, Instructional Technology Specialist |
This workshop will be recorded
Description
Join your Instructional Tech Specialist, Jodi LePla, for reminders and refreshers on leading and participating in virtual meetings and collaborating in digital spaces. Tips will include ensuring meetings and materials are accessible, using Zoom and Google Meet, and time to share your favorite tip or resource.
Support Staff PLC: The practical tools of day-to-day operations and the collaborators who make it easy
Support Staff PLC: The practical tools of day-to-day operations and the collaborators who make it easy
Support Staff PLC: The practical tools of day-to-day operations and the collaborators who make it easy
Facilitators: Anderson Kishlock, Administrative Specialist to Interim Chief Academic Officer Megan McCarter, Valerie White, Executive Assistant to Superintendent Dan Goldman | This workshop will be recorded
Description
Administrative support staff are the backbone of NWRESD’s programs and services. The varied roles and responsibilities of support staff keep systems running across four counties and support services for all 20 of our member districts. Join Valerie White and Anderson Kishlock in kicking off a professional learning community of our key support staff to build community and resources and share the latest information on NWRESD’s ever-changing policies and procedures.
Created with You in Mind: Identity Safety in the Classroom and Workplace
Facilitators: Katie Jones, Equity Coach, Inger McDowell-Hartye, Equity Professional Development Specialist | This workshop will be recorded
Description
This presentation focuses on ways to create an environment that recognizes and celebrates individual's identities. It centers proactive approaches to affirm race, culture, gender, ability, etc. of those we work with thus allowing people to show up authentically. The content and tools are applicable to both classroom teachers and those curating working environments (administrators, supervisors, etc.).
Special Student Services Department - Welcome Back!
Facilitators: Cathy Jensen, Executive Director, K-12 Special Education | This workshop will not be recorded
Description
This workshop is required for Special Student Services educators supervised by Ana Lia Oliva, Jessica Duffett, Laurie Harrison, Tina Meier-Nowell, or Stephanie Karpouzes. We will spend some time getting to know one another, welcoming new educators to the team, and reviewing upcoming professional learning for the year related to equity and culturally sustaining practices.
Partnering With and Centering the Voices of our Youth
Facilitators: Marina Alvarez, Renae Iversen, Naheed Brown | This workshop will not be recorded
Description
This session will provide an opportunity for educators to reflect upon their own experiences and look at what some of the programs in the Instructional Services Department are currently doing to leverage student learning by empowering their voices where every student feels valued, heard, seen and supported. Participants will be able to build on their current practice and walk away with strategies and ideas to use right away!
Connection Before Content: How to Launch Your School Year Through Building Belonging and Connection First
Facilitators: Jerome Townsend, Director of Instruction; Megan McCarter, Interim Chief Academic Officer | This workshop will be recorded
Description
In order to lead, you must put connection and relationship first. Whether working with students, teachers, families or community members, connection and belonging must come before we dig into content or initiatives. Come experience connection activities that you can use yourself, share best practices, and gain resources to help you launch the year on a strong foundation of relationship.
Welcome Back with Tech: Changes to Security, Visions, and More
Facilitators: Stuart Long, CIO; Aaron Sackett, Technology Support Supervisor; Sadako Hoffman, Technical Engineer III; Michael Potter, Security Analyst; Mary Robertson, Support Technician II | This workshop will be recorded
Description
Join us to learn about and get help with new sign-in security and employee web portal improvements. We will walk through the basics of multi-factor authentication and provide 1 on 1 help to set it up. We will also look at changes to the employee web portal and provide help for registration.
Years of Service Awards
Wishing happy work anniversaries to our colleagues!
5 Years
Margaret Bertucci
Bethany Bowers
Alysha Bradford
Misty Burris
Jennifer Donaldson
Susan Dorofey
Magdalene Harrell
Kendra Hughes
Jeannette Isaacson
Renae Iversen
Alyson Kinzler
Cheryl Krueger
Lauren Lavery
Kimberly Medlin
Christine Melcher
Laura Minthorne
Cara Olson Sawyer
Amy Reilley
Erica Sanchez
Bree Schmoll
Bethany Siarot
Benjamin Spofford
Catherine Turner
Jolea Ulschmid
Bobbi Wagner
Lindsey Wineland
10 Years
Loretta Akins
Julieann Been
Lynn Bonser
Sara Dinneen
Maria Elena Garcia-Hurd
Pamela Hofer
Kim Lyon
Tammee Meneghin
Dia Norris
Aaron Sackett
Rikkie Schley
Jason Talbot
15 Years
Mark Abbenhaus
Mary Bambusch
Marianne Como
Kristen Faust
Gail Peterson-Frey
Eve Welcome
20 Years
Tiffany Stein
Tina Tran
Hung Wasson
25 Years
Cathy Jensen
Svetlana Mann
Kristopher Mcfarland
Thanh Nguyen
Karlyn Weaver
30 Years
Karen Sue Crowley
See an error in these listings? Please email humanresources@nwresd.k12.or.us.
Benefits Information
Open Enrollment
The Oregon Educators Benefit Board is offering a 24/7 virtual benefits fair now through Sept. 15.
Visit the fair to:
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Watch videos and download PDFs to learn about your benefit options.
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Explore resources available to OEBB members at no additional cost, like gym membership discounts, mental health apps, financial planning services and more.
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Chat live with vendor partners during scheduled times.
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Enter a raffle to win a prize.
Visit OEBBondemand.com and click the virtual benefits fair link to get started.
EAP and Uprise Health
Watch the Uprise Health onboarding video or read about some of the highlights of this benefit below.
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Counseling: Six face-to-face, video or telephone counseling sessions per issue per year for each covered family member. Read more about what to expect with EAP Counseling or call 866-750-1327 to get started.
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24-hour crisis help is available at the same number to you or a family member experiencing a crisis.
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Mental Health Coaching and Skills Building: Through the Uprise Health, take a wellbeing assessment, receive personalized recommendations, access videos, audio, and interactive exercises, receive up to four sessions with a coach and unlimited asynchronous chat. Visit app.uprisehealth.com or download the Uprise Health app on Google Play or Apple App Store. (Learn the difference between coaching and counseling)
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Peer Support Groups: During your call with an Uprise Health counselor, you may receive a referral to participate in an online group support program. Peer Support is available for a variety of issues including: grief, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addiction and caregiving.
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Work-Life Resources: Your work-life portal provides additional resources, such as
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Financial Help
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Legal Services
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Online Legal Forms
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Child & Parenting Support
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Adult & Elder Care Resources
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Webinars & Training
Wellness At Northwest Regional ESD
Connect with NWRESD colleagues through wellness activities at mynwresd.org/wellness.
2022-23 information coming soon.
