{"id":6115,"date":"2023-02-10T14:57:32","date_gmt":"2023-02-10T22:57:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/katie.legace\/?p=6115"},"modified":"2023-02-10T15:45:02","modified_gmt":"2023-02-10T23:45:02","slug":"february-10-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/katie.legace\/2023\/02\/10\/february-10-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"February 10, 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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From Jenn: <\/strong>This month, Care Solace<\/em> is joining you in celebrating School Counselor Week by launching nominations for Care Heroes.<\/strong> The Care Hero Award is an opportunity to recognize the people in our schools who go above and beyond to support the mental health needs in their community. We will highlight Care Heroes throughout the year and will choose one nominee as our Care Hero of the Year. Here is the information about how to nominate.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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From Dave: <\/strong>This Google doc contains essential information and resources for OSAS state testing in ELA, Math, and Science. Contact Dave VanLoo or Stephanie Bent with any questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a><\/td>Important OSAS Testing Information 2022-23<\/a>Please note that this information is primarily for school test coordinators (STCs) responsible for overseeing Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS). Even so, principals who are not STCs need to be familiar with the content of this email as well. Please save this email for future reference. Feel fre…docs.google.com<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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From Dr. Cook<\/strong>: A revamped statewide survey of licensed educators opens\u00a0next Wednesday<\/em>, and I\u2019m asking for your help in promoting a high level of participation among your eligible staff. The feedback from the anonymous Oregon Statewide Educator Survey (formerly the TELL Oregon Survey) will provide us new insights into the teaching and learning environments in our schools. It covers professional development, educator and school leadership, instructional practices, use of time, and behavior management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I can\u2019t emphasize enough how valuable this input could be for us as at this time. We have heard from some instructional staff this year, directly and indirectly, with concerns about current conditions and big changes we are pursuing across our district. It\u2019s critical that we hear from a greater share of our certified staff, and we want to be able to compare our results to statewide results. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Educator Survey, suspended for the past three years due to COVID, has been redesigned with improved data collection and reporting to be responsive to local and regional needs. This survey comes from the Educator Advancement Council, in partnership with the Oregon Department of Education and Oregon Education Association.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The survey is intended for certified, school-based educators, including principals, assistant principals, head teachers, instructional coordinators and supervisors, psychologists, teachers (including those on special assignment), library\/media specialists, guidance counselors, nurses, special education teachers, and social workers. Please include any licensed, ESD-employed educators working regularly with your students to the extent that they have a sense of the conditions for teaching and learning in your school. Educators who serve multiple school buildings in the district are encouraged to take the survey for each building they serve. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The survey will open Wednesday, February 15, and remain open through March 3. It can be completed in about 15 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to this message to you, I am sending the attached letter to all certified staff in our district later today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s what we are asking of you:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On\u00a0Monday, February 13,\u00a0<\/strong>you will be emailed tokens (codes) to access the survey from the Center for Optimal Learning Environments. The email will come from\u00a0noreply@resonanteducation.com<\/a>. In addition to the access token for educators in your building, you will receive a separate token to participate in the administrator version of the survey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Monday or Tuesday, please notify all of your licensed educators about the opening of the survey window on Wednesday. Below is a sample message you may use in your communications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Disseminate the access tokens: <\/strong>Make a plan to distribute your school\u2019s access token for the survey to certified educators on the morning of Wednesday, February 15. This can be done via email and during a staff meeting. Please remind them to review my email (sent to them today) about the purpose of this survey and the value we place on their participation. You also may refer them to the survey FAQ page at eac.ode.state.or.us\/page\/osei<\/a>. I encourage you to review these FAQs to help you answer any questions from staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to sharing the access token, please indicate that the link to the survey can be found at eac.ode.state.or.us\/page\/osei<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To honor the confidential nature of this survey, please refrain from tracking or logging who has started or completed it. Just make sure to communicate clearly with all eligible survey respondents to boost the level of participation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Encourage them to complete the survey as soon as possible, from ANY location (school, home, their phone). The survey should take 15 minutes and can be completed in multiple sittings; it will save your progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If possible, schedule a designated date\/time for staff to take the survey between February 15 and March 3.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

All educators at a school will receive the same access token to ensure anonymity. <\/strong>Results from the survey will only be shared at the school level if there is a 40% completion rate and a minimum of five respondents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have questions or concerns, know that we will set aside time at our principals\u2019 meeting Monday to address them. If you need information before then, consult your level directors. I\u2019m also happy to address any questions you may have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

OSAS Survey Info Doc<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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From Dean Richards<\/strong>: Educator Network Day<\/strong>: Here<\/a>\u00a0is the information about the END for next week with locations for you to be. As always, administrators can work together to determine which one or all of you would attend each meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the weather is poor, I have asked that the facilitators give a remote option for teachers from La Pine. Scott and I will talk that day and determine if it is needed. I will communicate with you all as soon as we know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is the short URL and QR code that can be used for attendance.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 It is important that attendance is accurate.\u00a0 <\/strong>Please provide the link or code to all teachers so we know who is there and who has missed it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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From Dean: <\/strong> The Secondary Instructional Coaches<\/strong> will be visiting schools to solicit qualitative feedback from teachers on the process and product of draft standards work the week of February 23rd. \u00a0This is in addition to the time spent during the Educator Network Day <\/strong>on February 15th<\/sup><\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. If there is a conflict with this date, please let Dean know ASAP.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Please have a space for the Instructional Coaches to be available for teachers (i.e. library, future center, other common meeting spot)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Please communicate with staff that they will be coming ahead of time<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Please give an all call that they are available on the date of their visit<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    8:00-8:30 at each site<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Thursday, February 23(Dean will schedule BTA)<\/td>Team #1: Monica                  Coleen                  Julie Team #2: Torie                  Linda                 Michele<\/td>MVHS

    Summit<\/td><\/tr>
    Tuesday, February 28<\/td>Team #1: Michele                   Coleen                  Julie Team #2: Torie                  Linda                 Monica<\/td>Caldera

    Realms HS\/MS<\/td><\/tr>
    Thursday, March 2<\/td>Team #1: Michele                   Coleen                  Julie Team #2: Torie                  Linda                 Monica<\/td>LPH\/LPM

    BSH<\/td><\/tr>
    Tuesday, March 7<\/td>Team #1: Michele                   Monica                  Julie Team #2: Torie                  Linda                 Coleen<\/td>HDM

    CMS<\/td><\/tr>
    Thursday, March 9<\/td>Team #1: Michele                   Coleen                  Julie Team #2: Torie                  Monica<\/td>SVMS

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    Tuesday, March 14<\/td>Team #1: Michele                   Coleen                  Julie Team #2: Torie                  Linda                 Monica<\/td>3R

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    From Kinsey: Menstrual Dignity Act:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    We are continuing the phased installation and implementation of hardware and products in all bathrooms, in accordance with state expectations and timelines.  More soon on next steps in that roll-out.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In the meantime, here is<\/a> the updated Toolkit the state released a couple months ago.  Section IV: Education<\/em> has relevant tools for K-12 classroom conversations and instruction.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Please take a moment to review that section with relevant staff<\/strong>\u00a0(ICCL, counseling, athletics, nursing, multilingual staff, educators who teach health topics, and\/or front-office staff).\u00a0 Your building is welcome to teach lessons on the topic if you\u2019re ready to dive in, but the only ask for the moment is that you review and discuss the toolkit with staff, to raise awareness and familiarity with the topic and resources.\u00a0 Doing this now will help your staff feel more informed and comfortable when we take next steps with implementation over the upcoming months.\u00a0\u00a0If you have questions, please reach out to Kinsey or a LEAD\/Equity Coach.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    From Kinsey:<\/strong> FREE ESOL Endorsement:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Principals, please share this with your certified staff.  Kinsey can support any questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Certified teachers: Interested in getting your ESOL endorsement for free?  <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Bend-La Pine Schools has a partnership with OSU to cover all tuition and costs associated with ESOL certification.  Our goal is to increase the number of classroom teachers who are highly-trained in supporting culturally- and linguistically-diverse learners and families.  We have had several cohorts of teachers selected for this opportunity in prior years, who have earned their ESOL endorsement with no cost, moved over on the pay scale, and are better equipped to serve our students and families!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, you must apply<\/a> by April 3.  Additional details here<\/a>.  <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    From Dean:<\/strong> On February 23rd<\/sup>\u00a0from 8:00-9:30 our Graduation Coaches will be meeting virtually with Roseburg High School staff, including principal and Grad Coach. I would like to extend the invitation to any administrators who are interested in learning more about this well-functioning system. The meeting will be in Dean\u2019s WebEx room,\u00a0https:\/\/bls.webex.com\/meet\/dean.richards<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Monday\u2019s\u00a0Principal PD Session on 2\/13\u00a0<\/strong>is in the boardroom at 3:00 and you can find the\u00a0agenda here.<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    UKG Project Update (a repeat from last wee<\/em>k)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    UKG Site Maintenance \u2013 In preparation for our anticipated Go Live date of February 13, staff will not be able to access UKG features starting on February 2nd.  This will allow our implementation team to perform site maintenance and users (except a select few) won\u2019t have access to any UKG functionality.  Attempts to login between February 2nd and the 13th, will receive the following message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    UKG Recruitment Trainings \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Thank you to North Star and Mountain View <\/em>for hosting our first two trainings.\u00a0 We are still editing the powerpoint to reflect administrator feedback.\u00a0 Prior to February 13th, we will share the powerpoint with all admin and office managers.\u00a0\u00a0Admin\/Supervisor In Person Sign Up Link<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Fri 2\/17 \u2013 In Person Recruiting\/HRIS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n