COACH’S CORNER
Changes to First Step App:
The First Step app, which includes important safety resources such as the Safe Oregon Tip Line and 988, is being removed from secondary student iPads due to technical issues. The BLS IT department will be pushing the two apps out individually to student iPads so that students may access help for school safety and/or mental health anytime they need it. School Counselors, School Psychs, and Student Success staff are being notified directly so they can educate students about the changes.
Safe Oregon Tip Line
School Safety tip line to report and respond to student safety threats.
988
Talk or text for mental health struggles, emotional distress, drug or alcohol support, or if you just need someone to talk to; mental health counselors are here to support 24/7/365.
This change will be effective Feb 24th, 2025.
Questions or need support? Reach out to Jamie Gunter, [email protected].
SCHOOL BUS CHANGES
COLLEGE CREDIT THROUGH WESTERN PAIFIC UNIVERSITY
We have TWO Bend-La Pine Partnership classes that are available this year for college credit through Western Oregon University! Hungerford Online and Best Practices in Special Education If you are interested in a class, you will need to follow these next steps:
- Submit your tuition reimbursement application to Bend-La Pine’s HR department at [email protected] for approval.
- Instructions to apply
- There is a $30 application fee that will be waived.
- By the middle of March, you will receive an email with the information to register for your specific class(es). You will need to register with Western Oregon University. Each class is $80 per quarter graduate credit.
- Registration deadline is March 28, 2025.
Important Dates and Upcoming Events:
- Year-Long Professional Development Plan
- Upcoming Educator Network Days:
- March 12
- April 23
- Upcoming Job-Alikes:
- May 7
- Upcoming Educator Network Days:
- ESY
It’s time to start planning for ESY!
ESY case managers please send this form (available in English and Spanish) to all families whose child qualifies for ESY, per their IEP.
Considerations:
- Before sending home, please review the child’s IEP and mark whether they will attend:
- 8:30-10:00 am session (less than 120 minutes per week on the IEP) or the 8:30-11:30 session (120+ minutes per week on the IEP)
- GRO/EXCEL for students who have ONLY behavior/emotional/social skills as their ESY goals (flyers from Bend Park and Recreation coming soon!)
- Please send completed forms back to Sara Young by Friday, April 18th.
- ESY Dates: *Locations and forms coming very soon!
