Summer Opportunities for Students
A big thank you to Leslie Baldwin for putting together and sharing a google document that lists different summer opportunities for students. Feel free to add opportunities to it.
Career Journeys Video Series
Opening students’ eyes to career opportunities is now easier thanks to the Career Journeys video series. Each video story comes with a lesson plan that includes reflection exercises and writing prompts. Videos can be assigned for independent study, or screened for an entire class.
Toolkit: Supporting Transgender and Non-Binary Students. The Toolkit:
- Provides strategies and resources for school staff to educate school community members (e.g., students, staff, families) about issues and topics relevant to transgender and non-binary students;
- Identifies school-based social-emotional support structures for transgender and non-binary students; and
- Outlines steps for school staff to ensure all school community members are familiar with available community-based services and resources for transgender and non-binary youth.
Fentanyl Overdose Deaths: Guidance for Parents and Schools
The Oregon-Idaho High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) is warning Oregon schools and parents about the threat of overdose due to counterfeit pills containing fentanyl. According to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) 40% of all counterfeit pills in circulation contain fatal amounts of fentanyl. This bulletin contains guidance for schools and parents
Oregon Department of Education’s Integrated Model of Mental Health
ODE’s Mental Health & Well-Being page has resources such as the Integrated Model of Mental Health.