Hope you have a restful and fun winter break. HERE is a Happiness Calendar for January from The Greater Good Science Center at the University of California Berkeley. Find what inspires you!
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TOMORROW!! For our elementary team members, we have an OPTIONALprofessional development opportunity.
Topic: Acadience Math Benchmark & Progress Monitoring Overview
I hope this message finds all of you well! I wanted to bring to your attention some recent updates that have been implemented to enhance Synergy, specifically with regards to the Meeting Notes/Attendance and documentation within the IEP.
Meeting Notes/Attendance: This document is now MANDATORY for every IEP process, meaning the IEP will not finalize without the document completed and finalized.
Things to Know:
You do not need a physical copy of notes or attendance when using this form. However, if you prefer to have a physical copy, you can upload those to the attachments tab of the document. You will still need to complete the attendance portion of the Synergy Document.
Only Word and PDF documents can be uploaded
There are no signature requirements on the new document. You list who was in attendance, just like on the IEP.
The Participants tab populates from the Student’s Team, so make sure the team is up to date.
How-to and explanation of the document is found on the website
Tabs on IEP:
Testing Tab
State and District Assessment Areas have been updated
Specially Designed Instruction and Goals-Category Drop-Downs:
These two drop-downs are now identical and arranged alphabetically.
Provider:
Other has been removed, only LEA and Regional remain
Anticipated Location:
locations have been removed that don’t align with our commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable educational environment. If you previously had one of the removed selections, you will see a number rather than a location.
DECEMBER 1 CHILD COUNT: This is the week! December 1st is the deadline for submission of the SECC (Special Education Child Count) to the Oregon Department of Education. It’s crucial to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the data for federal reporting, fiscal, and statistical purposes.
Requirements for the Student Count: To be reported on the SECC, a student must meet the following criteria:
Active enrollment
Current eligibility for special education services
Current Individualized Education Program (IEP)
What does this mean? All student’s IEP paperwork, including eligibility and IEP, must be finalized on or before Dec 1 to count in this collection.
Records Clerks are only reviewing paperwork that was submitted by Friday, November 17. If case managers did not submit paperwork for a review by the date, CASE MANAGERS are still responsible for finalizing all paperwork for meetings held on or before the DEC 1 deadline. If you have any questions please reach out to a student services coach or administrator.
From Student Services & Student Success Coaches
In TWO WEEKS! We are happy to share that Wednesday, 12/13 we have an OPTIONAL crossover and collaboration session to continue going deeper into topics introduced on August 30th.
SCHOOL DISCRETION – December 13, 2023Optional PDELEMENTARY: 1:45-3:15 pm SECONDARY: 2:45-4:00 pm
Topic
Level/Who would attend?
Presenter(s)
Location and Time
Student Information Section of PBSP (Priority Goals & Data Collection)
As of 11/9/2023, RCC is prioritizing reviews and meeting requests required to be finalized for the December Child Count.
We will be reviewing the Initial evaluation, In-State paperwork, IEPs, Eligibilities, Revocations, and Enrollment Drops first and then will continue with other document reviews that are not connected to Child count after 12/1/23.
Additionally, we will be only working on meeting requests through 12/8/23 until after the count.
If you have an immediate need for a review, please reach out to us directly.
Thanks,
RCC Team (Anna, Cindy, Jessie, Jody, Kim & Kristi)
From Shannon Watters
DECEMBER 1 CHILD COUNT:December 1st is the deadline for submission of the SECC (Special Education Child Count) to the Oregon Department of Education. It’s crucial to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the data for federal reporting, fiscal, and statistical purposes.
Requirements for the Student Count: To be reported on the SECC, a student must meet the following criteria:
Active enrollment
Current eligibility for special education services
Current Individualized Education Program (IEP)
Every year, we want to include as many students as possible so we can reach the 11% mark. For the past several years, we have been hovering around 10%. Last year we reported 1837 students, approximately 10.5% of BLP students.
This is why it is so important:
to get those initials that are due on or before December 1st completed
to make sure all meetings held before December 1st have paperwork finalized.
Your records clerk team is working hard to ensure that all the necessary paperwork is finalized for the submission. The last date to submit student IEP documentation for review is Friday, November 17. THIS FRIDAY! If you have any questions, please reach out!
Learning specialist, starting 11/27/23 the Positive Behavior Support Plan will be live in Synergy. The PBSP will be located in each process and replace the Behavior Intervention Plan. Each time an IEP team meets and agrees upon a PBSP the team will need to put that information into the Synergy form (just like you would with the current BIP). If you have questions please connect with your Learning Specialist Coaches and/or Student Success Coaches.
From Colleen and Shannon
RCC Reviews and Meeting Requests:
As of 11/9/2023, RCC is prioritizing reviews and meeting requests required to be finalized for the December Child Count.
We will be reviewing the Initial evaluation, In-State paperwork, IEPs, Eligibilities, Revocations, and Enrollment Drops first and then will continue with other document reviews that are not connected to Child count after 12/1/23.
Additionally, we will be only working on meeting requests through 12/8/23 until after the count.
If you have an immediate need for a review, please reach out to us directly.
Thanks,
RCC Team (Anna, Cindy, Jessie, Jody, Kim & Kristi)
From Shannon Waters
DECEMBER 1 CHILD COUNT:December 1st is the deadline for submission of the SECC (Special Education Child Count) to the Oregon Department of Education. It’s crucial to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the data for federal reporting, fiscal, and statistical purposes.
Requirements for the Student Count: To be reported on the SECC, a student must meet the following criteria:
Active enrollment
Current eligibility for special education services
Current Individualized Education Program (IEP)
Every year, we want to include as many students as possible so we can reach the 11% mark. For the past several years, we have been hovering around 10%. Last year we reported 1837 students, approximately 10.5% of BLP students.
This is why it is so important:
to get those initials that are due on or before December 1st completed
to make sure all meetings held before December 1st have paperwork finalized.
Your records clerk team is working hard to ensure that all the necessary paperwork is finalized for the submission. The last date to submit student IEP documentation for review is Friday, November 17. THIS FRIDAY! If you have any questions, please reach out!
THIS WEEK! We are happy to share that Wednesday, 11/8 we have an OPTIONAL crossover and collaboration session to continue to go deeper into topics that were introduced on August 30th.
SCHOOL DISCRETION – November 8, 2023Optional PDELEMENTARY: 1:45-3:15 pm SECONDARY: 2:45-4:00 pm
Topic
Level/Who would attend?
Facilitator (s)
Location and Time
Student Information Section of PBSP (Priority Goals & Data Collection)
Elementary and Secondary
Student Success Coaches: Amanda, Darlene, Kristen & Jen
We are happy to share that next Wednesday, 11/8 we have an OPTIONAL crossover and collaboration session to continue to go deeper into topics that were introduced on August 30th.
SCHOOL DISCRETION – November 8, 2023Crossover with SSC/SPEDELEMENTARY: 1:45-3:15 pm SECONDARY: 2:45-4:00 pm
Topic
Level
Facilitator (s)
Location and Time
Student Information Section of PBSP (Priority Goals & Data Collection)
Elementary and Secondary
Student Success Coaches: Amanda, Darlene, Kristen & Jen
CHILD COUNT: December 1st is the deadline for submission of the SECC (Special Education Child Count) to the Oregon Department of Education. It’s crucial to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the data for federal reporting, fiscal, and statistical purposes.
Requirements for the Student Count: To be included in the SECC, a student must meet the following criteria:
Active enrollment
Current eligibility for special education services
Current Individualized Education Program (IEP)
Your records clerk team is working hard to ensure that all the necessary paperwork is finalized for the submission. It’s important to plan and look at your caseload. Don’t wait until the last minute! You should be submitting your IEP paperwork for review regularly so it can be sent to the parent/guardian within 10 school days of the meeting.
The last date to submit student IEP documentation for review is Friday, November 17.
If you have eligibility or IEP dates that are on or before December 1, we recommend moving up to an earlier meeting date. All necessary documents need to be finalized in Synergy by the deadline, including reevaluations, and as many initial evaluations that were started in September and October of this school year. Please try your best to prioritize and complete it!
From Colleen Funderburg
CHILD COUNT: December 1st is the deadline for submission of the SECC (Special Education Child Count) to the Oregon Department of Education. It’s crucial to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the data for federal reporting, fiscal, and statistical purposes.
Requirements for the Student Count: To be included in the SECC, a student must meet the following criteria:
Active enrollment
Current eligibility for special education services
Current Individualized Education Program (IEP)
Your records clerk team is working hard to ensure that all the necessary paperwork is finalized for the submission. It’s important to plan and look at your caseload. Don’t wait until the last minute! You should be submitting your IEP paperwork for review regularly so it can be sent to the parent/guardian within 10 school days of the meeting.
The last date to submit student IEP documentation for review is Friday, November 17.
If you have eligibility or IEP dates that are on or before December 1, we recommend moving up to an earlier meeting date. All necessary documents need to be finalized in Synergy by the deadline, including reevaluations, and as many initial evaluations that were started in September and October of this school year. Please try your best to prioritize and complete it!
Private School Process
As a reminder we have a formal process for our private schools to follow to initiate Child Find It can be found HERE. Private schools should not be contacting school sites. If they are, please direct them back to the point of contact at their private school. Our district evaluation team meets regularly to review any private school requests.
ALTERNATIVEPATHWAYS PROGRAM NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Good afternoon,
Bend-La Pine Schools is happy to announce the launch of a new cohort for our Alternative Pathways Program (formerly known as “Grown Your Own”). This program offers tuition reimbursement for our Classified employees pursuing endorsements in high-demand, hard-to-fill licensed areas. We recognize the dedication of our staff and are excited to further invest in your growth and development.
Key Program Details:
Tuition Reimbursement: The program provides financial support to facilitate your educational journey
Application Deadline: We are currently accepting applications and the application process will remain open until 11:59 PM on Wednesday, November 22nd. The application can be accessed here: https://forms.gle/FEAqqNMvjg6XQZ2m7
Information Session: An informative session will be hosted on Microsoft Teams at 4:00 pm on Wednesday, November 1st. To join, please use this link
The flyer with the same information as well as some answers to frequently asked questions to provide further insights into the program. Please see FLYER link here to view the flyer.
Should you have any further questions or require additional information regarding the program or the application process, please do not hesitate to contact me. thank you, Ryan
From Colleen Funderburg
CHILD COUNT: December 1st is the deadline for submission of the SECC (Special Education Child Count) to the Oregon Department of Education. It’s crucial to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the data for federal reporting, fiscal, and statistical purposes.
Requirements for the Student Count: To be included in the SECC, a student must meet the following criteria:
Active enrollment
Current eligibility for special education services
Current Individualized Education Program (IEP)
Your records clerk team is working hard to ensure that all the necessary paperwork is finalized for the submission. It’s important to plan and look at your caseload. Don’t wait until the last minute! You should be submitting your IEP paperwork for review regularly so it can be sent to the parent/guardian within 10 school days of the meeting.
The last date to submit student IEP documentation for review is Friday, November 17.
If you have eligibility or IEP dates that are on or before December 1, we recommend moving up to an earlier meeting date. All necessary documents need to be finalized in Synergy by the deadline, including reevaluations, and as many initial evaluations that were started in September and October of this school year. Please try your best to prioritize and complete it!
Private School Process
As a reminder we have a formal process for our private schools to follow to initiate Child Find It can be found HERE. Private schools should not be contacting school sites. If they are, please direct them back to the point of contact at their private school. Our district evaluation team meets on a regular basis to review any private school requests.
Thank you for participating in our 1st Educator Network Day. Please click HERE to access the presentation from I/DD and CODSN.
Additionally, below is the content from Margie Blackmore, TNF, that was showcased in our Special EDge last week.
As your Transition Network Facilitator (TNF) at the High Desert Education Service District (HDESD). I support districts, teachers, families, and students (14-21 years old) in the area of transition. My work includes transition programming (programs and students), person-centered planning, transition planning in the IEP (new 23-24 Transition Handbook), community agency collaboration, student summits, resource events, etc.
In collaboration with agency partners, I want to share about Deschutes County Intellectual and Developmental Disability Services. If you have students receiving Intellectual/Developmental Disability (I/DD) Services (you will not if the parent did not sign a release), you will be receiving a list including the student, their I/DD service coordinator, and contact information this week. If you are interested in learning more about I/DD services, be sure to attend this week’s Educator Network Day. Shanna Nunes, Deschutes County I/DD Eligibility and Quality Assurance Specialist will be presenting on I/DD services.
If you or a student’s family member are unfamiliar with DD services and need more information:
How you as a teacher can collaborate with I/DD coordinators
DD Services Coordinators can:
Can assist with problem-solving and connecting the student/families with resources for – behavior, mental health, safety, and legal involvement.
Can assist with resources for support at home and in the community.
Can assist with Person-Centered, IEP, and transition planning.
Can assist with resources for funding sources for assistive technology and software.
THINGS TO KNOW
Meeting Notes and Attendance:
A new form has been created and inserted into all Synergy Special Education process. Currently it is optional, not mandatory. We encourage you to try it out as it will be mandatory after Christmas break.
Some things to know:
If you use the form in Synergy, you do not need to have a physical copy of notes or attendance
You can still use a physical copy of your meeting notes and upload it to the document in Synergy
only Word and PDF documents can be uploaded
There are no signature requirements on the new document. You list who was in attendance, just like on the IEP.
The Participants tab populates from the student’s Team, so make sure the team is up to date
A How-to and explanation of the document is on the website.
Synergy Processes and the IEP
Just a reminder, please DO NOT complete IEPs in the Re-evaluation process if you are not completing the evaluation at the same time.
For example, the IEP is due 10/15/23 and the Reevaluation is due 3/15.
You have two Options:
move up the Reevaluation to be completed by the IEP date (fewer meetings)
have RCC move the student to the Annual Process BEFORE you start any paperwork. (more meetings, and you have to complete the IEP again when the evaluation is completed)
CPI TRAINING
Thursday Oct. 26th.
We wanted to announce that we are offering an INITIAL CPI Training (De-escalation/Restraint) on
This is a non-contract day for classified employees. IF you are a Student Services employee, we are offering to timesheet you to attend this training. IF you are not a Student Services employee, you will need to go through your building admin for approval to attend and also to agree on compensation.
This course requires a MANDATORY 2.5 hour online portion that must be completed prior to attending the training. We WILL be time sheeting you for this time as well.
Sign up is in UKG and will close on Oct. 20th. Once you have signed up in UKG, we will send you an email notifying you we have signed you up for the online portion at which time you will receive an email directly from CPI. We will also get your training book to you prior to your online training.
From Dean Richards
SECONDARY Teachers:
We are again providing professional development support for teachers who are seeking ways to accelerate the learning of students who are currently performing below expectations in mathematics. This day-long professional development class is designed to support evidence-based instructional moves that teachers can give to accelerate learning. The main audience is the classroom teachers. Special Education teachers may also benefit from professional learning. Ideally, a team is sent to the professional development day.
Substitute costs will be covered by buildings.
October 25th from 8:00 to 2:00 (This is a teacher directed SIW, teachers may stay and work with colleagues or return to buildings) at the East Side Library.
Topics to be discussed:
The role of manipulatives in instruction
Determining the content for math support
Ways to deliver explicit and systematic instruction to increase conceptual understanding.
To attend this professional development, please email Dean Richards with a request to attend
IDEAS’ FOR STUDENTS LEFT OVER CANDY
These science experiments are the perfect way to get rid of leftover Halloween candy or to just add something sweet to your science curriculum!
Skittles Density Rainbow
In this fun science experiment you use Skittles candy to create a rainbow in a clear glass or jar. It’s perfect to do after Halloween with leftover candy or in the spring around St. Patrick’s Day. It is a simple way to teach students about density.
Materials Needed:
Skittles candy 6 small glasses or jars eye dropper hot water a tablespoon
Place 2 Tablespoons of hot water in each of 5 glasses.
Place the following number of Skittles in each of the 5 glasses:
2 red 4 orange 6 yellow 8 green 10 purple
Wait for the Skittles to dissolve. If you need to speed up the process, microwave each cup up to 30 seconds.While the Skittles are dissolving, I have students record how many Skittles of each color we are using for the experiment.We then discuss which color they think has the most sugar and would therefore be the most dense. I then have students predict what color they feel should be on the bottom of the rainbow (the purple because it is the most dense and therefore the heaviest).Once the candy is dissolved, allow the water to cool (cold water is more dense than warm water).
Have students help you arrange the glasses from most dense to least dense.
Using the eye dropper, transfer the purple water to a new glass or jar.
Then add the green water to the new jar using the eye dropper and SLOWLY dribble the water along the inside of the glass. If you dump the water in or add it too quickly they will mix together and the rainbow will not form.
Once the candy is dissolved, allow the water to cool (cold water is more dense than warm water).
Have students help you arrange the glasses from most dense to least dense.
Using the eye dropper, transfer the purple water to a new glass or jar.
Then add the green water to the new jar using the eye dropper and SLOWLY dribble the water along the inside of the glass. If you dump the water in or add it too quickly they will mix together and the rainbow will not form.
After the experiment, I have students draw pictures of the rainbow and write what they learned (The water with the most Skittles was the most dense because it had the most sugar. The water layered from most dense to least dense.)
Calling all student services team members! You have 4 Educator Network Days this school year; October 11, January 10, February 28, and April 24. Your attendance at the Student Services designated professional development opportunities is required.
Please see the options below:
ROLE
TOPIC
LOCATION
TIME
PRESENTER(S):
Elementary Learning Specialists(Choose 1)
I/DD Services and Central Oregon Disability Support Network
Bend High, Robert D. Maxwell Building (Perseverance Hall)
1:45-2:45
Shanna Nunes and Dianna Hansen
Elementary Learning Specialists(Choose 1)
Wayfinder for Interventionists
North Star Music Room
2:00-3:15
Jennifer Hauth
School Psychologists & Speech-Language Pathologists
ASD Collaboration and Coordination
Environmental Center
1:00-3:00
Jill McKae & Shannon Watters
Middle and High Learning Specialist
I/DD Services and Central Oregon Disability Support Network
Bend High, Robert D. Maxwell Building(Perseverance Hall)
3:00-4:00
Shanna Nunes and Dianna Hansen
For future reference, please review the School Improvement Wednesday Calendars for this school year:
Professional Development for Inclusion Educational Assistants
Last week we announced that we are partnering with The National Resource Center for Paraeducators, NRCP, to provide monthly professional development opportunities for all Inclusion Educational Assistants. These trainings are designed to help deepen the understanding of their roles and responsibilities. Please read more about these trainings HERE. If you have not received an official email invitation for a Canvas course hosted by Utah State University, please contact Krista Hought and Stephanie Smith.
From Margie Blackmore
As your Transition Network Facilitator (TNF) at the High Desert Education Service District (HDESD). I support districts, teachers, families, and students (14-21 years old) in the area of transition. My work includes transition programming (programs and students), person-centered planning, transition planning in the IEP (new 23-24 Transition Handbook), community agency collaboration, student summits, resource events, etc.
In collaboration with agency partners, I want to share about Deschutes County Intellectual and Developmental Disability Services. If you have students receiving Intellectual/Developmental Disability (I/DD) Services (you will not if the parent did not sign a release), you will be receiving a list including the student, their I/DD service coordinator, and contact information this week. If you are interested in learning more about I/DD services be sure to attend this week’s Educator Network Day. Shanna Nunes, Deschutes County I/DD Eligibility and Quality Assurance Specialist will be presenting on I/DD services.
If you or a student’s family member are unfamiliar with DD services and need more information:
How you as a teacher can collaborate with I/DD coordinators
DD Services Coordinators can:
Can assist with problem-solving and connecting the student/families with resources for – behavior, mental health, safety, legal involvement
Can assist with resources for support at home and in the community.
Can assist with Person-Centered, IEP, and transition planning
Can assist with resources for funding sources for assistive technology and software
Most importantly, please reach out if you have any questions. I would love to better support your team, please let me know how we can best connect and collaborate.
From Colleen Funderburg
Professional Development for Inclusion Educational Assistants
We are very excited to share that we are partnering with The National Resource Center for Paraeducators, NRCP, to provide monthly professional development opportunities for all Inclusion Educational Assistants. These trainings are designed to help deepen the understanding of their roles and responsibilities. Please read more about these trainings HERE. For additional questions please contact Krista Hought and Stephanie Smith.
Subscribe to a Monthly Happiness Calendar!
Hope you are having a great start to your October! The Greater Good Science Center at the University of California Berkeley creates a monthly Happiness Calendar for Educators. You can access it here or even subscribe to their monthly calendars.
From Dean Richards
SECONDARY Teachers:
There is a professional development day that is designed for middle school teachers but may be of interest to high school teachers who are teaching students well below current grade level expectations in Language Arts. This professional learning class would be appropriate for teachers teaching in co-taught or in credit recovery situations. Special Education teachers may also benefit from this professional development. A Mathematics course is planned for late October, details to come.
Language Arts: October 16th from 8:00 to 4:00 in the Wall Street Lab (basement of the Education Center)
Topics to be discussed:
Increase understanding of the role of foundational skills in reading
Strategies for teaching multisyllabic words
Strategies for improving word and world knowledge
Comprehension strategies
To attend this professional development, please email Dean Richards with a request to attend.
Thank you for a great time in Student Services. I appreciate all of you and what you do for our students! I am not leaving the district but I am moving into a teaching position at Bend Senior High.
From Colleen Funderburg
Professional Development for Inclusion Educational Assistants
We are very excited to share that we are partnering with The National Resource Center for Paraeducators, NRCP, to provide monthly professional development opportunities for all Inclusion Educational Assistants. These trainings are designed to help deepen the understanding of their roles and responsibilities. Please read more about these trainings HERE. For additional questions please contact Krista Hought and Stephanie Smith.
Subscribe to a Monthly Happiness Calendar!
Hope you are having a great start to your October! The Greater Good Science Center at the University of California Berkeley creates a monthly Happiness Calendar for Educators. You can access it here or even subscribe to their monthly calendars.
From Dean Richards
SECONDARY Teachers:
There is a professional development day that is designed for middle school teachers but may be of interest to high school teachers who are teaching students well below current grade level expectations in Language Arts. This professional learning class would be appropriate for teachers teaching in co-taught or in credit recovery situations. Special Education teachers may also benefit from this professional development. A Mathematics course is planned for late October, details to come.
Language Arts: October 16th from 8:00 to 4:00 in the Wall Street Lab (basement of the Education Center)
Topics to be discussed:
Increase understanding of the role of foundational skills in reading
Strategies for teaching multisyllabic words
Strategies for improving word and world knowledge
Comprehension strategies
To attend this professional development, please email Dean Richards with a request to attend.
Please see the reminder about the 70 hours of emergency subbing that was sent to your schools Principal:
Need emergency EA Support Now?You have funds for that. All building discretionary budgets contain a line item titled “High Needs”. These dollars come directly from the Student Services discretionary account for buildings to use. The purpose of these funds is to support building administrators to quickly staff for students with high needs. The funds are available to use at your discretion for supplemental subs and equates to 70 hours of a substitute classified educational assistant. This is an annual allocation and the typical carryover (10%) rules will apply as with all other discretionary monies. These funds are only to support high-need students that you believe require additional staffing. Some other considerations when utilizing the high needs students discretionary funds:
The high needs student discretionary funds are not exclusively tied to students on an IEP or 504 and can be used with any student
Supplementary substitutes should never work directly with a high needs student. Rather, the substitute should fill-in for our trained staff that can work with high needs students
Additional Student Services Staffing Requests: Any requests for additional Student Services staff (included unfilled positions) need to come directly from building administrators and not from learning specialsts. Each request will be reviewed by a team of Student Services administrators and level leaders for consideration. Some considerations when requesting additional student services staff:
All high needs student discretionary funds (see above) must be spent first
Prior to requesting additional staff, develop a plan for how the person will be utilized, duration of the request, plan to fade support, and the name of staff member facilitating the sub and plan implementation
Any additional student Services staff requested via this process would need to directly serve students under the umbrella of special education (unlike the 70 hours above).
Restorative Practices Training Opportunity Next Week:
Certified staff: Our fabulous Culture of care coaches have curated some great training opportunities. Please note that you will need to work with your building admin and procure a substitute ahead of time to attend this training. You request a sub funds below. If those are not available, student services will split sub costs with your building admin.
Introduction to Restorative Practices
Tuesday, October 3rd: 8:30am-12:30pm
Overview of fundamental theory and practices, including the Continuum, Social Discipline Window, Fair Process and Circle Planning & Facilitation.
Limited sub funds available (note in your registration if requesting)
Certified Staff: More restorative practices Trainings throughout the year. Again, for trainings occurring during the work day, please note that you will need to have sub first in order to attend the training. Also, student services will split the cost with your building administrator.
Description: Abbreviated intro of fundamental theory and practices, including the Continuum, Social Discipline Window and Circle Planning & Facilitation. Schedule: Saturday, November 4th, 2023 from 9:00am-11:00am
Location: Virtual on Zoom
Using Restorative Questions & Circles Effectively (Tier II) Description: Builds on the Intro course, diving deeper into using the RP questions and facilitating proactive and responsive circles.
Schedule: Tuesday, February 13th, 2024 from 8:30am-12:30pm
Location: Bend La Pine Schools Education Center (In person)
Restorative Conferencing (Tier III)
Description: A responsive process to engage with those who cause and experience harm, along with related community to bring about healing, facilitate reentry and repair relationships. Introduction and Circles training recommended as prerequisites. Schedule: Tuesday, April 23rd, 2024 from 8:30am-12:30pm
Location: TBD Bend or Redmond (In person)
RP Community of Practice (Tier I/II/III)
Description: Follow up sessions to trainings for professional consultation, connection, implementation support, practice and troubleshooting around restorative practices. Schedule: Virtual on Zoom
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