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 System of Support–is available now. This course includes four modules. Participants have the option of delving into any or all of the modules that align with their interests and/or work role. Each module is worth one professional development unit.
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 Klamath Counties, will be held at 101 North Grape Street, Medford, OR, on May 10, 2023, at 6:00 pm for the purpose of receiving the budget message and budget document of said district for the fiscal year 2023-2024 and to receive comment from the public on the budget. A second meeting of the budget committee is tentatively scheduled for May 17, 2023 at 6:00 pm and public comment on the budget will also be taken at this meeting.
These are public meetings where deliberations of the budget committee will take place, and any person may appear and discuss proposed programs with the budget committee at that time. To the extent reasonably possible, opportunity will be provided for members of the general public to access and attend these meetings remotely. A copy of the proposed budget document and the link to join the meeting via video/audio conference will be available on or after May 5, 2023 at www.soesd.k12.or.us or obtained via email request to administration@soesd.k12.or.us. Public comment will be taken during the meeting.
The first notice of the budget committee meeting was published in the Grants Pass Daily Courier and posted on the Southern Oregon Education Service District website at: www.soesd.k12.or.us on April 19, 2023.
Scott Beveridge, Superintendent
Budget Officer
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
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This Autism Awareness month, the SOESD Autism Department has moved beyond “awareness and acceptance” and toward “affirmation, inclusion, empowerment, and accommodation”. We are actively learning from Autistic individuals and aligning our practices with what they’ve taught us.
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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). SOESD’s Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) and Career and Technical Education (CTE) Departments collaborated to hold three tours emphasizing manufacturing during this school year. Two tours brought educators to local industries in Jackson and Josephine Counties. Highlighted were amazing world-class businesses right here in the Rogue Valley, including NIC Industries, Cascade Fire, Rogue Valley PreCast, Dan Foss, SOS Sanitation, Oregon Swiss Precision, Katana Craft and Playcraft Systems. Educators learned about potential employers’ hiring desires and needs, while making contacts for future career connected learning opportunities. On the other hand, initiated by Brian Robin, SOESD’s CTE Regional Coordinator, the “Meet Your Future Employees Tour: Manufacturing” brought personnel from local industry and post-secondary education to high schools to appreciate their CTE Manufacturing programs. Quotes from attendees included “I loved hearing (students’) passion for the work they are doing and for their instructors. I was impressed with their professionalism, maturity, and communication skills” and (I was impressed by) “their facilities and course offerings! They are working on some really dynamic projects. I also really enjoyed talking with the students directly about their experiences and the connections and plans they are making for their post high school life.” As Karla Clark, SOESD’s STEM Hub Director says, “Behind every CTE program is STEM.” These two departments of SOESD work together to get the latest trends and industry-specific knowledge into local students’ and educators’ hands. This is to help our youth be viable in today’s evolving job market. Keep an eye out for additional tours in the works!
Photos by WolffHam Media LLC. Instagram: @Wolffham.media
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 at SOESD. Read the article here.
“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 the Southern Oregon Education Service District (SOESD).
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 region of the state!
Regional Teachers of the Year will receive a cash prize of $1000 and will be celebrated across the state. The 2024 Oregon Teacher of the Year will receive a $10,000 cash prize (with a matching $5,000 going to their school!) and serve as a spokesperson and representative for all Oregon teachers.
Anyone can nominate a teacher! All Oregonians are encouraged to nominate their favorite teacher today at: oregonteacheroftheyear.org
