Author Archives: Lorna Vangeem

Educators, What Can We Do For You?

Feeling Stressed? Join Namaspa for a gift of free yoga, meditation and community support for your well-being.  CONNECT WITH NAMASPA and we will get you a pass for 5 Zoom classes, tuition to our 40 Days Program that begins February … Continue reading

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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 Institute . She has worked in the field of trauma and healing … Continue reading

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Power of One Awards!

Bob Hoffman, Vision Specialist with HDESD

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Collaborative Problem Solving Parent Classes

 DATES: 8 Classes  Mondays- December 7, 14, 21, 28 & January 4, 11, 18, 25  TIME: 6:00pm-7:30pm  LOCATION: Online Zoom  Specially designed for families with youth on the Autism Spectrum.

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Power of One Awards!

Kay Ann Well, Special Programs Teacher on Special Assignment

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BLP Virtual Break Space

Looking for ways to integrate regulation tools and a calming space into your classroom?  Click the link below and follow the simple steps to launch a Virtual Break Space designed for a K-5 classroom.  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Zp8Pu06LODW-d1lWwddrX13TTMB5YCNFbLglkkqSWaU/edit

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Books That Heal Kids

Books That Heal Kids is a place where you will find reviews of picture books that improve the social emotional lives of children. https://booksthathealkids.blogspot.com/

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Engaging Parents in a Trauma-Informed School Community

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New Years Resolutions to Improve Classroom Behavior

https://study.com/blog/how-to-use-new-year-s-resolutions-to-improve-classroom-behavior.html

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Stress, Trauma, and the Brain: Insights for Educators – The Neurosequential Model by Dr. Bruce Perry

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 … Continue reading

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Replacing Detention with Meditation

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Positive Morning Greeting

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What is SEL?

http://www.casel.org

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La Pine Elementary – Consistent Adult Responses

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Silver Rail Elementary Community Building

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High Lakes Elementary Community Building

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Ensworth Elementary Break Space

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La Pine Elementary – Trauma Informed School

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Elk Meadow – Kids Do Well If They Can

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High Lakes Indoor Gross Motor Activity

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Kindness Assembly Opportunity

Pine Ridge Elementary is bringing in a Kindness Ninja Assembly.  The more schools that join, the less cost for each school.  Contact Kate Kranzush or Ned Meyers for more information. https://thinkkindness.org/elementary-school-assembly-programs/

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