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Why Happiness?  Happiness is an essential investment for leaders as a cornerstone of professional success and personal fulfillment, enhancing resilience, sharpening decision-making, strengthening ethical grounding and equipping you to face the challenges of leadership effectively.  Research shows that happiness directly impacts productivity, creativity and loyalty—all of which contribute to a positive and dynamic workplace culture that extends to your families and students as you build a more connected community.   Join us to discover the neuroscience behind the most eff

Designing Instruction for Student-Centered / Competency-Based Learning: A Half-Day Workshop provided by Willamette ESD Educators & The Modern Classrooms Project

Presenters:

• Sean Aker, Willamette ESD
• Holly Dalton, Willamette ESD
• Avery Balasbas, Modern Classrooms
• Michael Hakkarinen, Modern Classrooms

In this pre-conference session, designed specifically for leaders and district/school-based teams interested in growing their collective understanding of Oregon’s Adolescent Literacy Framework. Presenters will facilitate an interactive overview of Oregon’s Adolescent Literacy Framework with an emphasis on research and evidence-based practices supporting adolescent literacy development, rooted in culturally responsive educational practices for all students.

Join us for an engaging and insightful pre-conference workshop designed specifically for leaders and district/school-based teams interested in growing their collective understanding of Oregon’s Early Literacy Framework and Playbook. This pre-conference workshop aims to equip you with the knowledge and tools to champion early literacy, with an emphasis on grades K-2.

Together we’ll discuss and explore ideas that are breaking traditional molds and finding innovative ways to meet the needs of all learners. We can all agree that providing students with a pathway to success for college, careers and beyond is essential and that path is as individualized as the learners we serve. Far more challenging is the task of providing students with equitable access to the academics as well as the soft skills needed to be competitive in today’s workforce.