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A Voice for Small Schools
The Oregon Small Schools Association is a nonprofit organization of small schools who have the common goal of ensuring their interests are heard in Salem and in the larger education community.
Join us for this vital 3-hour pre-conference workshop, specially designed for both general education leaders and special education leaders in Oregon. In light of recently passed state legislation, we'll delve into key aspects of special education management. ODE will review its latest guidance and tools related to:
- Manifestation Determination Reviews (MDRs)
- Informal Removals
- Restraint and Seclusion
This workshop serves as an essential resource for educational leaders striving to meet new legal requirements.
Presenters:
Youth Mental Health First Aid is an 8-hour empirically-backed public education program for adults who work with or interact with youth. It introduces participants to the unique risk factors and warning signs of mental health challenges in adolescents, builds an understanding of the importance of early intervention, and teaches individuals how to help an adolescent in crisis. The evidence behind MHFA demonstrates that it is effective in helping people feel more comfortable in a crisis situation and initially helping someone experiencing a mental health challenge.
After a review of the impact of toxic stress and resilience groups will play the Brain Architecture Game. It is a tabletop game experience that builds an understanding of the powerful role of experiences on early brain development – what promotes it, what derails it, and with what consequences for society.
Lead Presenter:
- Lisa DeSalvio, Director of Special Programs, Coos Bay Schools and South Coast Together Trainer
In this session, educators will spend time focused on the research that supports how students learn to read, tailored to what the science tells educators about supporting all students. Grounded in the belief that students have the ability to learn to read, and the right to high-quality instruction, this learning opportunity will highlight the importance of: