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From Josh Marks Certified Special Programs Staff, We are happy to be able to hire 6 Instructional/Curriculum Coaches within special programs. Staff in this position will receive an extra duty contract for $625 for the remainder of this school year … Continue reading →

Our very own poster child for COVID 19 vaccinations.School psych by day…..youtube star by night. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8W8JMkUaO0&feature=youtu.be From Colleen Funderburg All of the Early Childhood Special Education documentation is now available for school teams to review! All pre-K students are currently … Continue reading →

From Sean Reinhart Happy Friday Special Educators! So much has happened this week.  Each day seemed like a week in itself! It was great to see many of you during our Q and A session on Tuesday.  We hope to … Continue reading →

From Sean Reinart Happy Friday and happy new year special educators! I know you are busy think and planning for students as we transition back to in-person services.  Please reach out to SPO leadership and coaches as needed.  We can … Continue reading →

Wishing you holidays full of good cheer! Be thoughtful of others while enjoying to the fullest.

From Behavior Coaches SIGN UP FOR THE CLASSROOM 180 WINTER BOOK CLUB! This winter, join educators across the Bend-La Pine School District who will be reading Classroom 180  by Heather Forbes.  Heather Forbes is the owner of the Beyond Consequences … Continue reading →

From Sean Reinhart Happy Friday Special Educators, I hope this email finds you happy and healthy.   I know there have been a lot of questions about LIPI in relation to the Governor’s temporary freeze.  After the initial announcement, there was … Continue reading →

From Behavior Coaches REGULATION ROUTINES IN THE CLASSROOM:  Each week we will highlight one of our Top 10 Behavior Coaching Tools for reducing challenging behavior. This week, our topic is REGULATION ROUTINES (something else we could all use more of … Continue reading →

From Shannon Watters What should I do if one of my SPED students is not participating in school? Scenarios: Parents have told you they do not wish to access services: Respond to this email, making me aware of the family’s … Continue reading →

From Shannon Watters Just your friendly reminder of our annual count date. December Child Count less than a month away.  Each year, we need to count as many of our students as we can, especially those that are in the Initial process.   You will be receiving … Continue reading →