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Klamath Community College, county high schools show off healthcare-related programs in Meet Your Future Employees Tour

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The schools in Klamath County were able to show off their healthcare-related programs Wednesday, Feb. 14, during the Meet Your Future Employees Tour. Chaperoned by the Southern Oregon Education Service…

KCC Welding Instructor Kai Connects with Students

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Kai Graduated from Henley High School in 2022 and always thought she would become a doctor or a veterinarian. The COVID Pandemic hit and Kaiā€™s desires to move across the…

Strategic Plan Update

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SOESD is pleased to provide this Strategic Plan Mid-year Report that highlights our work in the various strategic drivers: Equity District and Community Partnerships Collaboration and Information Sharing Programs and…

Oregon Regional Teacher of the Year Nominations are Now Open

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The Oregon Department of Education, in partnership with the Oregon Lottery, is pleased to announce the continuation of Oregon Regional Teacher of the Year to honor exemplary educators in every…

CTE construction students work alongside Knife River

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Over 100 Bonanza CTE construction students worked alongside Knife River at Bonanza High school to finish concrete and run a pump truck as they built their very own new gym.…

STEAM Shared Impact Report

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The aim of our evaluation was to see what kind of quality of impact the Southern Oregon STEAM Hub is having on the educators and partners. To understand this, we…

Forbes Article mentions our SOREN Partner Jay Schroder

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Rethinking The Value Of One Of Americaā€™s Greatest Untapped Resources: Teachers Very few people will deny that the job of a teacher is tough. But how tough is itā€”really? Itā€™s…

Director of the Oregon Department of Education visits Southern Oregon

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On Monday, October 30, Dr. Charlene Williams, Director of the Oregon Department of Education visited Southern Oregon to attend the SOESD/ODE Integrated Programs Regional Planning session. While in the area,…

The Migrant Preschool Program

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The Migrant Preschool Program provides a School Readiness service to migrant preschool children ages 3-5, who are not attending a preschool program. The program's goal is to support out of…

Indigenous Peoples Day

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Southern Oregon Education Service District and the Southern Oregon Indian Education Program are supporting the celebration of Indigenous Peoples' Day in our community this year with activities in Ashland, OR.…

Pinehurst School Library Gets a Makeover, Thanks to ODE Grant

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Pinehurst Library pre-revitalization, with shelves jammed full of many outdated and unappealing books. Pinehurst School renovated their library over the summer, thanks to a grant from the Oregon Department of…

SOESD ANNOUNCES SOUTHERN OREGON 2023-24 REGIONAL TEACHER OF THE YEAR

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On behalf of the Oregon Department of Education and the Oregon Lottery, Southern Oregon Education Service District (SOESD) is proud to announce the selection of Steve Kessler, Director of Bands…

Meet the School Improvement Team 2023-2024

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SOESDā€™s School Improvement Team supports our component districts in a variety of ways including: Attendance and Engagement Student Behavioral Health and Wellness Student Success and Integrated Planning Regional Educator Network…

Southern Oregon Equity Summit 2023

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The Southern Oregon Equity Summit 2023 includes high-profile speakers and breakout sessions that provide strategies for understanding equity through a trauma-informed practices approach. We are pleased to bring a slate…

VIRTUAL NEURODIVERSITY EQUITY SUMMIT

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AUG 17, 2023 ā€¢ 8:30-4:00 PM EQUITY AND NEURO-AFFIRMING PERSPECTIVES IN EDUCATION SUPPORTING AUTISTIC STUDENTS IN THE EDUCATIONAL SETTING

SOUTHERN OREGON SUCCESS INVITED TO PRESENT AT NATIONAL CONFERENCE

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Southern Oregon Success, a cross-sector collaboration for Jackson and Josephine counties, has been invited to be one of three community organizations to present at the first meeting of the Federal…

Career Journey Project

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This Career Journeyā€™s project is a statewide project featuring 30 young people from all around Oregon in various career paths. Each person shares their story of how they ended up…

Southern Oregon EDTech Summit 2023

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Southern Oregon is bringing back our premier ā€œTeacher to Teacherā€ instructional technology integration training event: the annual Southern Oregon EDTech Summit, now in its 11th year, on August 8th 2023.…

First & Second Year Teachers

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Who:Ā New Teacher PLN is open to all southern Oregon regional 1st and 2nd year teachers What:Ā Connect-Prepare-Launch, PLN Meetings -ā€œJust in Timeā€ Topics -Resilience Building -Connection When: In-Person: August 16-18 Connect-Prepare-Launch,…
Autism Services

August ORPATS Trainings

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Training Information ORPATS In-Person Workshop-Pre-Elem (STAR) Aug 17-18, 2023 ORPATS In-Person Workshop-Secondary - AUG 16 2023 ORPATS In-Person Workshop-Pre-Elem (STAR) Aug14-15 2023 Registration is open for three on-site OrPATS workshops…

8th annual Klamath Promise Graduation Sensation

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The 8th annual Klamath Promise Graduation Sensation took place in downtown Klamath Falls on Thursday, June 1.Ā  Almost 700 graduating high school seniors from all 12 high schools across all…

Oregon Honors the 2023 Education Support Professional of the Year Zandra Jansma!

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The Oregon Department of Education and Oregon State Lottery partner to recognize the incredible efforts and impact of Education Support Professionals in Oregon. (Merlin, OR.) ā€“ In a surprise announcement…

NASA in the Classroom

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Join the Space Crew of Educators Across Oregon!Ā  July 31Ā  - August 1.  

SOESD’s NEW On-Demand Online Courses Are Just a Click Away!

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SOESD is developing a series of on-demand, online courses that will allow you to participate in meaningful, relevant and interesting professional learning anytime, all the time. Our first on-demand course--Multi-Tiered…
Business Services

SECOND NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to ORS 294.426, that a public meeting of the Budget Committee of Southern Oregon Education Service District, serving the school districts in Jackson, Josephine, and…

BYTESIZED FUN!

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Grades K-5: Discover the World of Computer Science Kids can do Tech, too! BYTESIZED FUN! WHEN: 4/24 - 4/27, 2023 (Mon - Thurs) WHERE: Oregon Connections Click here for more…

Consortium Parent Committee quarterly meeting Spring 2023 Indian Ed

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Watch the video meeting.

SOESD is connecting education and industry

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SOESD is connecting education and industry by co-sponsoring local tours with Southern Oregon Regional Economic Development (SOREDI) and Southern Oregon University (SOU). SOESDā€™s Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) and…

KTVL News Story: Grants Pass teen celebrated for saving customer’s life

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The student featured in this news article is a participant in a CTE Program supported in partnership with Southern Oregon CTE Consortium (SOCTEC), a part of the Education Services Team…

News 10 Story: Rogue Valley students showcase their potential to business leaders

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"We wanted to introduce people from industry to what's being supported and taught in our local high schools," explained Brian Robin, the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Program Manager for…

Oregon Regional Teacher of the Year Nominations are Now Open

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The Oregon Department of Education, in partnership with the Oregon Lottery, is pleased to announce the continuation of Oregon Regional Teacher of the Year to honor exemplary educators in every…

PODCAST WITH SOUTHERN OREGON REGIONAL TEACHER OF THE YEAR

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Centering the Pendulum Ā· Episode 82: Erin Green, Part 2 Centering the Pendulum Ā· Episode 81: Erin Green, 2023 Southern Oregon Teacher of the Year, Part 1 Centering the Pendulum…

STEPS Celebrates 50 Years

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SOESD is proud to celebrate 50 years of supporting students in the STEPS Program! The SOESD STEPS Program began in the 1971-72 school year. With the passage of Public Law…

2022-23 School Year COVID-19 Management Plan

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Over the past two school years, schools and districts prepared Operational Blueprints (2020-21 school year) and Safe Return to In Person Instruction & Continuity of Services Plans (2021-22 school year).…

Curriculum-Based Professional Learning: The State of the Field

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SOESD's Director of School Improvement, Mark Angle-Hobson, was one of the 146 people interviewed for this important report. His comments represent one of only eight regional educators.

SOESD ANNOUNCES SOUTHERN OREGON REGIONAL TEACHER OF THE YEAR

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On behalf of the Oregon Department of Education, Southern Oregon Education Service District (SOESD) is proud to announce the selection of Erin Green as a 2023 Oregon Regional Teacher of…

School Improvement Education Services Team 2022-23

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SOESDā€™s Education Services Team supports our component districts in a variety of ways related to school improvement, including: Attendance and Engagement Student Behavioral Health and Wellness Southern Oregon Regional Educator…

Southern Oregon EDTech Summit 2022

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Southern Oregon is bringing back our premier ā€œTeacher to Teacherā€ instructional technology integration training event: the annual Southern Oregon EDTech Summit, now in its 10thĀ year, on August 11th 2022. This…

Southern Oregon Equity Summit 2022

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The Southern Oregon Equity Summit 2022 includes high-profile speakers and breakout sessions that provide strategies for understanding equity through a trauma-informed practices approach. We are pleased to bring a slate…

SOREN Interview

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Our Southern Oregon Regional Educator Network Coordinator, Dr. Heidi Olivadoti, attended the Carnegie Foundationā€™s 2022 Summit where the Carnegie Foundation and XQ announced a partnership to transform high school learning…

Bus Project presented Audrey with the keys to a new home ā€” a skoolie

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In 2020, a multitude of tragedies multiplied like the creases of a crumpled sheet of paper ā€” COVID-19, the Almeda Fire, homelessness ā€” and then social programs began buckling under…

Autism Summer Resource Packet

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Keep It Up Ashland Community Play Guide Central Point Recreation Guide City of Medford Parks Rec Program Services Guide Summer Making Schedules for Autistic Kids Summer Ideas Summer Structure What…

Rural STEM Leadership Network Sessions

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Join a session in your region and learn in person facilitation skills to increase your confidence and ability to present and lead professional development for other adults.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

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ā€œMental Health is Health.ā€ This yearā€™s theme is Connection as people of all ages continue to seek out ways to cope with loneliness stemming from the pandemic and ways to…

CTE Students Featured in News 10 Story

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Daniel Langston and his students from CTE qualified to travel to the National SkillsUSA competition this June. Channel 10 covered the story.

CTE-CCL /RCC Allied Health High School Career Exploration Day

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Amidst blustery showers and flakes of snow, the Mercy Flights transport helicopter swooped in to alight next to Rogue Community Collegeā€™s beautiful new Health Professions Center, on the Table Rock…

Southern Oregonā€™s Regional Integrated Planning

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Our Southern Oregonā€™s Regional Integrated Planning session took place in person on May 4th at the Ashland Hills Hotel and Suites.Ā  SOESD and the ODE staff that support the Student…

SECOND NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to ORS 294.426, that a public meeting of the Budget Committee of Southern Oregon Education Service District, serving the school districts in Jackson, Josephine, and…
Business Services

NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to ORS 294.426, that a public meeting of the Budget Committee of Southern Oregon Education Service District, serving the school districts in Jackson, Josephine, and…

This April, in recognition of Autism Acceptance Month…

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This April, in recognition of Autism Acceptance Month, the Autism Department at SOESD Regional Inclusive Services encourages you to celebrate differences, promote self-advocacy, and support autistic individuals while exploring resources…

Driving the Bus Project home!

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The Bus Project, a 41 ft long Bluebird school bus that is being converted into transitional housing for a family impacted by the Almeda fire, is heading on to its…

SOESD PHOENIX CAMPUS RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDER PRESENTATION

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On September 8, 2020, SOESDā€™s Phoenix Campus was destroyed in the Almeda Wildfire.Ā  We invite you and the community to join us next Thursday, April 7th to review the progress…

The Autism Department, at SOESD Regional INCLUSIVE services stand in agreement…

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The Autism Department, at SOESD Regional INCLUSIVE services stand in agreement with the statements from the following organizations...

Bus Project Update: Rolling into 2022!

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By Emily Coleman What a year it's been! Despite this past year's challenges, we have seen our community work together to remind us of what is possible. The Bus Project,…

Bus to Home Project in Full Swing at Armadillo Technical Institute

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Piper Tamler is no stranger to getting her hands dirty when it comes to projects.Ā  As the Lead Builder of the bus project at Armadillo Technical Institute, Piper and the…

Bus Project Begins at Rogue Valley Trades Training Center

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by Chris Howard and Emily Coleman SOESD ā€œThat is a huge bus!ā€ says Shawn Wonnacott, Trades Career Coach at the Rogue Valley Trades Training Center (Equus Workforce Solutions), as he…

KCC Construction Apprenticeship Program Moves Forward

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by Chris Howard SOESD IGNITE Coordinator Klamath Community College is moving forward on a new Construction Apprenticeship program.Ā  A groundbreaking ceremony was held on November 10th for the construction of…

School Improvement Education Services Team

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Focused locally, leading regionally, and serving statewide, the Education Services Team strives to ensure safety, significance and belonging for all who encounter our systems.

Oregon Regional Teacher of the Year Nominations are Now Open

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The Oregon Department of Education, in partnership with the Oregon Lottery, is pleased to announce the continuation of Oregon Regional Teacher of the Year to honor exemplary educators in every…

SOESD provides SSA/SIA support to its 13 component districts

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In 2020-2021, SOESD provided SSA/SIA support to its 13 component districts and eligible charter schools. SOESDā€™s specialized support team provided the assistance and expertise needed for eligible charter schools &…

webPD online professional learning courses

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In 2020-2021, SOESD launched webPD online professional learning courses in response to feedback from its component districts. Courses were taught in five terms throughout the year via Canvas over a…

Southern Oregon Equity Summit 2021

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Kick off the new school year by joining us for the Southern Oregon Equity Summit 2021. The event includes high-profile speakers and breakout sessions that provide strategies for understanding equity…

21-22 Oregon STEM Ecosystem VISTA Job Opening

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Southern Oregon Education Service District is a community of practice recognized by the STEM Learning Ecosystems Initiative. In partnership with the Afterschool Alliance and the STEM Funders Network, the Southern…
Back to School

Return to School in Fall

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We would like to share with our families and the community that SOESD expects to offer full time, in-person learning through SOESD programs this fall, while we support students in…

Students Complete Film Video Challenge

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Despite all the obstacles presented this past year, 5 student teams completed a film for the 48 Video Challenge.

Herald & News Feature: Aptitude vs. interest: Student test reveals new paths

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Eighth-grader Lillian Beegle considers herself artistic. She likes to write and she has an interest in the digital arts. So when an aptitude test pointed her in a different direction,…

2021-2022 Approved Budget

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Click here to review the budget.

SOUTHERN OREGON 2022 REGIONAL TEACHER OF THE YEAR

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On behalf of the Oregon Department of Education, Southern Oregon Education Service District (SOESD) is proud to announce the selection of Lois MacMillan of Grants Pass High School, as a…

Second Notice of Budget Committee Meeting

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to ORS 294.426, that a public meeting of the Budget Committee of Southern Oregon Education Service District, serving the school districts in Jackson, Josephine, and…

Notice of Budget Committee Meeting

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to ORS 294.426, that a public meeting of the Budget Committee of Southern Oregon Education Service District, serving the school districts in Jackson, Josephine, and…

Oregon Leaders Announce $250 Million Summer Learning and Child Care Package for Kids

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Makes equitable investments in educational and child care programs to help Oregon children recover from challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic (Salem, OR) ā€” Today, Governor Kate Brown, Senate President Peter…

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month

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Resource Links CBIRT (Center on Brain Injury Research and Training) activities. https://www.facebook.com/CBIRTonline https://twitter.com/CBIRTonline https://www.instagram.com/cbirtonline/

RCC Fast Track to Healthcare Careers event

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Calling all students interested in healthcare. Sign up for theĀ RCC Fast Track to Healthcare Careers event, on March 18th (5:30-7:00 p.m.). RCC's SOHOPE department will be hosting the hour and…

Southern Oregon ESD Supports Aspiring, Diverse Educators Who Receive Grow Your Own Grants

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Southern Oregon Education Service District (SOESD) will be dispersing $120,350 obtained in partnership with higher education partners from the Oregon Department of Education Grow Your Own (GYO) Grant for Teacher…

COVID19 Vaccines

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Why get vaccinated? Vaccination is the best way to keep yourself, your family, and your community healthy. While COVID19 vaccines have been found to be 94% effective at preventing you…

SOESD Rolls out Middle School Career Exploration Pilot Project in Local Schools

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This winter, the Southern Oregon Career and Technical Education Consortium (SOCTEC/CTE) and the Southern Oregon STEM Hub/CC4All have been working with the ODE on the planning and roll-out of an…

Free American Sign Language Classes

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VIRTUAL CLASSES OPEN TO ALL WITH SPANISH INTERPRETATION AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST Classes are held once weekly on Monday-Thursday.  
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Southern Oregon Regional Needs Assessment Report

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Southern Oregonā€™s regional (Jackson, Josephine, and Klamath counties) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Hub has been invited to build local capacity for STEM through a grant opportunity with Oregon…

Oregon Regional Teacher of the Year Nominations are Now Open

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The Oregon Department of Education, in partnership with the Oregon Lottery, is pleased to announce the continuation of Oregon Regional Teacher of the Year to honor exemplary educators in every…

Trauma-Informed Practices and Social Emotional Supports

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Session Information Ricky Robertson workshop: Trauma-Informed Practices and Social-Emotional SupportsĀ Ā  Ā Ā Ā Save To Calendar Schoolwide Trauma-Responsive Practices (Tier 1)Ā Ā  Ā Ā Ā Save To Calendar Start: Friday April 2nd, 2021 at 01:00 PM End:…

Aces 101

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Session Information Ā Save To Calendar Start:Ā Saturday December 5th, 2020 at 06:00 am End:Ā Sunday January 24th, 2021 at 11:59 pm PDUs:Ā 5.00 Instructor: Ruth McDonald Event Details Event Description In this self-paced,…

Online – webPD Trauma-Informed Practices

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webPD Trauma-Informed Practices Session Information Ā Save To Calendar Start:Ā Saturday December 5th, 2020 at 06:00 am End:Ā Sunday January 24th, 2021 at 11:59 pm PDUs:Ā 5.00 Instructor: Amanda Lacy Event Details Event Description…

4th Annual Southern Oregon Success Resilience Awareness Month

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All Events Presented Free via Zoom

Free Quality Preschool

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Are you a parent of a 3 or 4 year old child? ĀæEs padre de un niƱo de 3 o 4 aƱos? Do you live in Jackson or Josephine County?…

Sign Up for our School Improvement Department E-List

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Topics to include: ā€”student engagement ā€”new teacher/admin mentoring ā€”SOREN (Regional Educator Network) ā€”Media and Lending Library ā€”STEM Hub ā€”CTE ā€”Educational Technology ā€”School Improvement ā€”Student Success Act ā€”Ready Schools, Safe Learners…

SOESD launches webPD, a one-stop professional development shop for Southern Oregon educators

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This September SOESD lanched webPD, an online platform that gives Southern Oregon educators a convenient, flexible way to partake in professional development courses, engage with fellow educators within learning cohorts,…

Care & Connection Circles

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Our Southern Oregon community is navigating through an extraordinarily challenging time. Pain and up-heaval from the ļ¬res, COVID-19, racial injustice, and the upcoming election are weighing heavily on the hearts…

Declaration of Emergency for Loss of Buildings on SOESD Phoenix Campus

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As a result of the recent Almeda fire, SOESD suffered the tragic loss of all buildings on the SOESD Phoenix campus, a location which has served the community since 1907.…

Southern Oregon Fire Resources

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Our hearts go out to all those suffering incredible loss due to the recent fires, and also to those helping the community recover and rebuild during this traumatic time. Thank…

For Teachers By Teachers Promising Practices Symposium

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Friday October 9th, 2020 at 08:00 AM to 2:50 PM OESD'sĀ For Teachers By Teachers Promising Practices SymposiumĀ promises to be a day of learning and sharing for educators from throughout Southern…
Autism Services

Virtual Mini-Overview Workshops

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Implementing Evidence Based Practices in Remote Learning Environments The STAR Online Learning System (SOLS) for primary and/or secondary students and the STAR Media Center will be used to demonstrate the…

Equity Summit In-District Online Book Store

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The 2020-2021 school year was kicked off by theĀ  Southern Oregon Equity Summit 2020. The event included high-profile speakers and breakout sessions that provide strategies for understanding equity through a…

Return to School Plans

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Under the Governorā€™s Executive Order 20-25(10) each district and Education Service District in Oregon must follow the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) Ready Schools, Safe Learners (RSSL) requirements. Over the…
Migrant/ELL

Condemning Racism and Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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Southern Oregon Education Service District condemns racism, racial violence, white supremacy, hate speech, and bigotry in all its forms within our district and by affiliated school districts and partners. All…

Southern Oregon Equity Summit 2020

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Kick off the 2020-2021 school year by joining us for the Southern Oregon Equity Summit 2020. The event includes high-profile speakers and breakout sessions that provide strategies for understanding equity…

Southern Oregon Ed Tech Summit ā€œ2020 Visionā€

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EDTech "2020 Vision" We are happy to announce that we are going fully virtual this year! Southern Oregon is bringing back ourĀ premier "Teacher to Teacher" instructional technology integration training event:…

Poverty Immersion & Coaching Institute

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Poverty Immersion Institute Communications Across Barriers August 17th-18th The Poverty ImmersionĀ Institute is a hands-on, two-day poverty institute for educators, health, justice and social service professionals, and community members who want…

Southern Oregon Virtual Student Voice Event

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MAY 29th at 2 PM What has distance learning been like for you? Your educators want to know! Your Voice Matters! Understanding your experiences will help us better support ALL…

Circles for Educators

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As we navigate through these uncharted times, the power and necessity of community and relationships are becoming increasingly apparent. Although we are practicing social distancing, we still can find creative…

Ā SOESD Announces Regional Teacher of the Year

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On behalf of the Oregon Department of Education, Southern Oregon Education Service District (SOESD) is proud to announce the selection of Mr. Jordan Werner, Physical Education Teacher at Riverside Elementary…

Distance Learning for All

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On 4-8-20, Governor Kate Brown announced that in-person classes with students will not occur for the remainder of the school year, as part of continued efforts to slow the spread…

SOESD helps local Student Skunks group use 3D printers to produce designs and supplies for local medical staff

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During the last week of March local hospital medical professionals and administrators reached out to a group of teachers, community organizations, designers, engineers, manufacturers, and doctors to come together to…

Mobile Maker Space

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Eagle Point Middle School became the the first school in Jackson County to check out the SOESD Mobile Maker Space. The second Space will be set-up at Hidden Valley High…
Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

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Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)   SOESD has been coordinating with regional county health departments, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), the Center for Disease Control (CDC), and the Oregon Department of Education…

Oregon Math Standards Revision Review hosted by Mark Freed of ODE

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Please join us for the Oregon Math Standards Revision Review that will be hosted by Mark Freed from the Oregon Department of Education. Mark will be sharing the work he…

RCC CTE Signing Day

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Brian Robin, the Regional CTE Coordinator at SOESD, works closely with our component districts and RCC to create pathways for students to pursue these opportunities.

Vex Robotics Tournament

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Competing with robots and code: Klamath Icebreaker Robotics Tournament attracts 22 teams. SOESD helps supports this event. Click here for a recent news article.

Promising Practices Symposium

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Chief Science Officers (CSOā€™s) from Talent Middle School presented at the Promising Practices Symposium along with Hidden Valley High School CSOā€™s about their role, their individual and group leadership projects…

Positive Discipline in the Classroom

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A Positive Discipline Workshop we held on Feb. 3th and 4th at OIT for educators serving in Klamath County. SOESD's comprehensive, research-based professional development program empowers educators to connect with…

Event to increase regular attendance in Southern Oregon

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On Feb. 5, 2020 at Bigham Knoll in Jacksonville, educators gathered to gain tools to increase attendance at local schools. Increasing regular attendance in Southern Oregon revolves around building school…

Eagle Point School Attendance Among the Best in State

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SOESD proudly supports Eagle Point School District to achieve high attendance rates. Read the recent Mail Tribune article here.

Intro to High Tech Tools for Schools

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From the SOESD Lending Library This FREE, student-centered, teacher-friendly professional development opportunity, which is being offered once a month through May, introduces educators to the SOESD STEAM Lending Library. Alli…

Career Highlights

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Josephine County Career Counselors are working collaboratively to connect with Industry to provide ā€œCareer Highlightsā€ each month for their High School Students. Other places of business such as Valley Immediate…

WMMS Winter STEAM Night

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Excerpt from White Mountain Middle Schoolā€™s Newsletter Wow!!! What an amazing winter family night!! We had 226 people total in attendance. They had a great time participating in our eight…

First STEAM Night held in Shady Cove

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Shady Cove Elementary/Middle School held their first ever STEAM night on November 5th to kick off the start of their ā€˜Destination Imaginationā€™ program with about 70 students and family members…

Chief Science Officer (CSO) Fall Convening

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21 CSOs from 8 different schools over Josephine, Jackson and Klamath County attended the Chief Science Officer (CSO) Fall Convening on Nov. 19. These motivated students are passionate about STEAM…

Hearld & News Article: Klamath Promise gains new project manager

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Klamath Promise has a hired a new project manager to help plan and develop ways to increase high school graduation rates in Klamath County. Jessie DuBose, 38, started in the…

SOESDā€™s Aaron Cooke speaks at Digital Design Workshop

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Aaron Cooke weighs in on the important work being done by the Southern Oregon Education Service District. ā€œI personally think that integrating digital design and the use of those data…

SOESD Planning for Student Success Act

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SOESD program leads from Education Services, Special Education, ELL/Migrant/Indian Education, and Southern Oregon Success have been engaging in planning to support our component school districts with writing their plans to…

Teachers Attend Intro to High Tech Tools for Schools

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On Oct 28, local educators attended ā€œIntro to High Tech Tools for Schoolsā€, a FREE, student-centered, teacher-friendly professional development opportunity.Ā  The workshop is being offered once a month through May…

Nicole Cleland Earns Girls Living STEM Award

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The STEM Learning Ecosystems Initiative is thrilled to announce it has awarded Nicole Cleland with the 2019 Girls Living STEM Award. The award recognizes girls and young women who demonstrate…

SOESD Kicks off School Year with Southern Oregon Regular Attender Network for Improvement Event

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Southern Oregon Education Service District (SOESD) kicked off the school year on Sept. 17, 2019 by hosting over 125 educators, staff and administrators from 12 districts across several counties. Attendees…

Big turnout at Southern Oregon Careers Trade Expo

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On Sept. 26, 2019 nearly 2000 students gathered at Seven Featherā€™s Convention Center in Canyonville for the Southern Oregon Careers Trade Expo. This event, for which SOESD is the fiscal…

Graduation Motivation in Klamath County

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About 700 seniors gathered this September for an annual event organized by Klamath Promise and the Herald & News. Students learned about the many opportunities open to them post-graduation. Singer,…

Nominations Open for Oregon’s Teacher of the Year

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The Oregon Department of Education, in partnership with the Oregon Lottery, is pleased to announce that the Oregon Teacher of the Year program is again honoring exemplary educators in every…

Feature-length documentary film viewing: No Small Matter

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Community members and partners are invited to attend feature-length documentary film viewing,Ā  No Small Matter on October 30th, 2019. No Small MatterĀ is a feature-length documentary film and national engagement campaign…

September 2019: Update regarding Jackson County PDHH Resource Classrooms

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In May, 2019 Medford School District announced plans to have their students currently attending the SOESD PDHH classrooms hosted in Central Point School District (CPSD) instead be served by the…
Professional Development

Education Services Summer Classes

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At SOESD, the opportunity to learn never takes a vacation. Check out Education Servicesā€™ summer selection of high-quality, professional learning workshops and classes.  

Student Summer Camps

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Student summer camps are available this June through August in Jackson, Josephine and Klamath Counties. Click on the button below to find out more.

Summer Institute – Teacher Trainings

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Join us for summer special education trainings! SOESD is proud to announce its 4th annual Summer Institute for Special Educators during the weeks of August 12th and 19th.Ā  Our seminars…

Southern Oregon Equity Summit 2019

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Kick off the 2019-20 school year by joining us for the Southern Oregon Equity Summit 2019. The event includes high-profile speakers and breakout sessions that provide strategies for understanding equity…

May 2019: Update and FAQs regarding Jackson County PDHH Resource Classrooms

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SOESD provides services for students through the Program for Deaf and Hard of Hearing (PDHH) using both an itinerant model where teachers travel to students' schools and a resource classroom…

SOESD ANNOUNCES SOUTHERN OREGON REGIONAL TEACHER OF THE YEAR

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On behalf of the Oregon Department of Education, Southern Oregon Education Service District (SOESD) is proud to announce the selection of Ms. Tia McLean, kindergarten teacher at Helman Elementary School…

SOESD Migrant Program Participant Mrs. Raquel Garay Receives National Migrant Parent of the Year Award!

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Raquel Garay has been named the 2019 National Migrant Parent of the year after being named the Oregon Migrant Parent of the year in 2018. Raquel will be receiving recognition…

2019-2020 Local Service Plan

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Southern Oregon Education Service District (SOESD) is proud to present the 2019-20 Local Service Plan (LSP). The LSP is a product of our collaboration with school districts to deliver services…

Nominations for 2020 Oregon Teacher of the Year

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The Oregon Department of Education, in partnership with the Oregon Lottery, is pleased to announce that the Oregon Teacher of the Year program is again honoring exemplary educators in every…
Safety

Representative Lead Drinking Water Results Show Concentrations Below EPA/DEQ Action Levels For District Facilities

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SOESD retained Coleman Creek Consulting, Inc. (CCC) to perform representative lead drinking water sampling and analysis to determine lead concentrations in representative drinking water sources at District facilities.Ā  Sampling was…
Camps

SOESD Facilitates 2017 Science Curriculum Materials Review

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During the Week of June 26-29th five school districts joined together with the SOESD to review Next Generation Science Curriculum Materials.Ā  38 teachers worked with 4 grade level band facilitators.Ā …
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