IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
Occupational Therapy Services Next Year
We will have some changes in Occupational Therapy (OT) services that will start in the fall of 2025. Starting next school year, BLS will hire our own OT’s, rather than purchase the services through the HDESD.
Why is BLS hiring their own OT’s?
After years of consideration and feedback from building staff, the decision was made to administer our own OT program in an effort to increase efficiency. Having a local group of OTs, who only serve BLS schools, will allow for increased service, coordination, and local oversight of OT programming.
What will be different?
You will not see any remarkable changes in the programming that you have been receiving from OT’s. That said, we will engage stakeholders and continue to seek feedback as we design.
Do I need to do anything different when writing IEPs or considering OT services at this time?
No…please use your typical process and consideration of OT services on student IEPs moving forward.
We will provide more information ongoing as needed. If you have any specific questions, feel free to contact any student services administrator.
CERTIFIED STAFF–HUMAN RESOURCES
Contract letters for licensed employees were sent to all licensed employees via UKG and must be returned no later than April 15.
If you have not yet completed yours, please log in to UKG to review and submit your response as soon as possible.
Administrators, please ensure your staff are aware of this deadline and follow up as needed – and don’t forget to return yours too!.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please reach out to Candy Gelatt or [email protected]
COACHES CORNER
Breaking Barriers is just around the corner, Tuesday, April 22 and it is free for students and staff to attend! We look forward to seeing you! Here are the directions on how to register staff and students.
Staff Registration
All staff attending must register individually. When registering, please ensure that the “Company Name” field is filled in so we know which school/district you are coming from. Staff should select “Registration Fee – Defer Payment” when registering.
Student Registration
To simplify the process, we ask that teachers register students by emailing a complete list to [email protected]. Please include the following information for each student:
- First Name
- Last Name
- Dietary Restrictions (if any)
- Breakout Session 1
- Breakout Session 2
- Breakout Session 3
We have found this method to be much more efficient than having students register themselves.
If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out to Shela Buerger, Office Manager at CODSN [email protected] or 541.604.2191
Restraint & Seclusion Paperwork
Please remember to turn in any Restraint & Seclusion paperwork as soon as possible after the incident and debriefing occur. We are required to enter them into Synergy, and it helps assist us to enter them in a timely manner.
In addition, when you complete a debriefing, please make sure to have all the required participants present; Building Admin, all staff that participated, Parent (optional, must be invited, but not required to attend).
HOW TO LIST SPEECH SERVICES ON THE IEP
Not sure where speech-language services fit into the IEP? This quick guide breaks it down! From direct services to consult support and even training for school staff, speech services can show up in several key sections of the IEP. Use this infographic to help ensure students get the communication support they need—right where they need it.
Dyslexia Training
Dyslexia Training Opportunity Central Oregon Dyslexia Conference – May 3, 9am – 3:30pm
Location: Ridgeview High School
This conference is designed with educators, administrators, and parents in mind, bringing you resources and tools from the International Dyslexia Association and specialists in our community. You’ll walk away with a clear understanding of what Dyslexia is, experience a simulation putting you in the seat of a child with learning disabilities and take a deeper dive into understanding how to best support these students. Learn why children struggle with reading and what you can do in the classroom to help!
Teachers – Earn 5.5 Professional Development Units for FREE. No additional paperwork necessary – certificates will be distributed after the event.
Join us if you are just learning about dyslexia or you are ready for a deeper dive into strategies and tools for working with children with dyslexia. Together, we can help our struggling readers!
More information and registration : https://CentralOregonDyslexiaConference.eventbrite.com. The conference is $12 and includes lunch and snacks.
Important Dates and Upcoming Events:
- Year-Long Professional Development Plan
- Upcoming Educator Network Days:
- April 23
- Upcoming Job-Alikes:
- May 7
- Upcoming Educator Network Days:
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.