2022 48th Annual COSA Seaside Conference

June 22, 2022 | Pre-Conference: Workshops and Welcome Reception
June 23, 2022 | Main Conference Day 1
June 24, 2022 | Main Conference Day 2 

Don’t miss out this June on a chance to reimagine, reconnect and recharge with colleagues from around Oregon.

This conference will be a face-to-face, in-person event.  Masks are optional.  Please know that our top priority is your health. We hope to see you in Seaside!

Wednesday Special Education and Inclusion Pre-Conference (9:00-12:45)

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"Special Education Law: What To Know From This Year And Headed Into Next Year" - description

• Tenneal Wetherell, Assistant Superintendent-Office of Enhancing Student Opportunities, ODE
• Joel Hungerford, Attorney, The Hungerford Law Firm

Breakout 1:

• What is on the Horizon for the 2022-2023 School Year - description
• High-Quality Inclusion in Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education - description

Breakout 2:

• What is on the Horizon for the 2022-2023 School Year (repeat session) - description
• Making Motivation More Intrinsic: What’s at the Heart of All SEL Programming - description

Lunch Session:

• Legislative Update and Discussion with  Morgan Allen

Wednesday Afternoon Workshops (1:00-4:00)

      
"Creating Sustainable Trauma-Informed Schools Systems (TISS): A Partnership between South Coast ESD and the UO" - description

• Nancy Golden, Professor of Practice at the College of Education, UO

"Embracing Continuous School Improvement through the Cognia Accreditation Process" - description

• Dale Kleinert, Vice President, Northwest Region, Cognia
• Becky Wells, Regional Director, Oregon, Cognia

Featured Main Conference Speakers:

Click here to view the breakout sessions.

• Phil Boyte, Keynote Speaker, Culture Coach, Professional Development and Culture Summit Facilitator - Bio
  • Click here for Phil's sessions.
• Colt Gill, Director, Oregon Department of Education - Bio
• Nancy Hungerford, Attorney, The Hungerford Law Firm
• Dr. Bryant Marks, Sr., Founder and CEO - National Training Institute on Race and Equity - Bio

Award Winners:

• Brent Barry, Phoenix-Talent School District (OASE Superintendent of the Year)
• To be announced (OACOA Achievement of Excellence)
• Michelle Jonas, Crook County High School (OASSA HS Principal of the Year)
• Katherine Holden, Ashland SD (National Assistant Principal of the Year/OASSA Assistant Principal of the Year)
• Charlie Jett, Two Rivers-Dos Rios Elem., Springfield SD (OESPA National Distinguished Principal of the Year)
• Beth Burton, Superintendent, Stanfield SD (OSSA Administrator of the Year)

Special Events/Activities:

• COSA Golf Classic Tournament - click here to register
• Fun Run - click here to register
• Family Fun Night - learn more
• Big Tent Reception - learn more

Conference Sponsors: