******ESY DATE CHANGES *****
ESY is getting incorporated into the district’s Summer Enrichment Program. August 2nd through August 20th, four days of the week.
Please watch for more information via email or here in the Edge!
I don’t know yet how it will affect ESY or GRO/EXCEL paperwork/options, transportation, locations, postings, etc. I will let you know when I know! So far all I have is the dates.
From Sean Reinhart
I hope you all have had a restful spring break. I want to update you on all the happenings from late winter as we move into spring.
First, we have started our first round of interviews for certified special education staff. At this time, we are replacing staff that are retiring or resigning current positions. That said, we are hoping to see an increase of Special Programs FTE though our Student Success Initiative dollars and we will know more very soon. We plan on holding several rounds of EA interviews beginning in May and throughout the summer. We are hoping by August, there will be more awesome people ready to get back into the workforce and join our teams.
We are also in the planning stages for an August Summer Enrichment Program for students. The program will be K-12 and will be held Monday-Thursday from August 2-20. We are looking for both certified and classified staff that are interested in supporting this program. The Summer Enrichment Program is not a special education program (not ESY), so we will not necessarily be implementing IEP goals. More likely, you would help implement programming for all student participants. Stay tuned for more information.
From Josh Marks
Welcome to our new ICCL’s:
Jon Williams
Sara Young
Alisha Schmidt
Alicia Covell
Annie Moseley
Haley Gembarowski
Jill McKae
This team will be working closely with SPED leadership to help guide the future direction of the department as well as be a liaison between SPED leadership and all of our staff. We appreciate all who applied and interviewed. The pool of staff interested was really deep.
From Heidi Hanson
CURRICULUM ORDERS: It is time to look ahead to the next school year and project your curriculum needs.
I will be adding the order forms to the Staff Portal in the “Accounting Forms” section under Special Programs for the following curriculum:
- Corrective Reading
- Q-Reads
- Quick Reads
- Reading Mastery
- Cars and Stars
- Zoom In
- Phonics for Reading
- Rewards
If you are in need of something other than those curricula, please find the “Equipment/Material Request” in the same section on the Portal and fill that out. Please be sure to include order #’s and/or ISBN #’s. ALL of these orders MUST be returned to me before you leave for your summer break.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
From Behavior Coaches
NOMINATE A CO-WORKER FOR THE POWER OF ONE!
Do you work with someone who is an example of the Power of One? Do they show up each day as a caring adult, forging strong relationships in order to facilitate positive growth and build resilience in our students? If so, please email one of the Behavior Coaches below. Please be sure to include 2-3 detailed sentences outlining the reason why your nominee should be selected to receive the Power of One award. These awards are open to ANY Bend – La Pine employee. Thank You.
Struggling to support your own resilience during these difficult times? Please consider checking out one of these free virtual affinity spaces. The right group is waiting for you. Just click the link to join. Oregon Helpers Wellness Affinity Groups
NEUROSEQUENTIAL MODEL – Over the next several weeks, we will be highlighting Dr. Bruce Perry’s work, The Neurosequential Model in Education. Dr. Perry’s work is based on an understanding of the structure and sequential nature of the brain, which can help educators increase their students’ engagement in learning and mitigate behavioral problems. Listen as Dr. Perry describes the model and its significant impact on how we interact with our students, our own children, and each other.
Stress, Trauma, and the Brain – Regulating Yourself and Your Classroom
Human beings are social creatures, and because of that, our moods and personalities are extremely contagious to one another. Dr. Perry explains how students and teachers can often impact each other’s mood and brain function, and shares effective classroom strategies that help keep students and adults calm and regulated, decrease behavior challenges, and improve academic engagement. Episode 4 is is 8-minutes long and will change how you think about your students.
Looking to add a little Sleep, Meditation or Relaxation into your life or classroom? Try the Calm App for Free!
”Tier 1 and More” Blog
The Behavior Coaches blog is full of resources for PBIS, Social-Emotional Learning, Trauma-Informed Practices and more.
Mental Health Provider Directory
Looking for a comprehensive list of Mental Health Providers in Central Oregon? This website organizes medical providers by symptom, insurance, language, and specialization.
Bend La Pine Schools District Website: Student Mental Health and Families in Need
If You Or Someone You Know Is In Crisis: Contact the Deschutes County Crisis Clinic by phone at (541) 322-7500 extension 9, or call 1-(800) 875-7364. Walk In hours are available Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM and Saturday and Sunday 8:30 AM to 9:00 PM