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July 31, 2025

SOESD in the News

Chiloquin Junior/Senior High School library revitalized: Chiloquin Junior/Senior High School library coordinator Kayce Womack, also known by her Klamath name Shuina Sko, spearheaded the revitalization of the space. Click to…
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NewsSPED August Training Opportunities
July 14, 2025

SPED August Training Opportunities

We're offering three exciting training opportunities in August! In-Person Workshop: Preschool/Elementary Evidence Based Practices for In-Person Learning On-site Level-1 PECS training in Klamath Falls Everyday Communication, Every Day: Building Self-Advocacy…
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NewsSummer Camps in Jackson & Josephine Counties
July 11, 2025

Summer Camps in Jackson & Josephine Counties

Click here for a list of summer programs in Jackson and Josephine Counties.
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NewsSchool Improvement ServicesSchool-Wide Improvement10th annual Klamath Promise Graduation Sensation Parade and Party
May 29, 2025

10th annual Klamath Promise Graduation Sensation Parade and Party

The 10th annual Klamath Promise Graduation Sensation Parade and Party in the Park took place in downtown Klamath Falls on Thursday, May 29th. Hundreds of spectators cheered on the nearly…
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NewsSchool Improvement ServicesSchool-Wide ImprovementSummer Reading Resources
May 21, 2025

Summer Reading Resources

❖  See if your school offers Sora ebooks, including Sweet Reads. ❖  Or use the public library’s Libby app for free ebooks and audiobooks. If you live in Jackson County…
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NewsDr. Mark Angle-Hobson Appointed Superintendent of SOESD (effective July 1, 2025)
May 16, 2025

Dr. Mark Angle-Hobson Appointed Superintendent of SOESD (effective July 1, 2025)

The Southern Oregon Education Service District (SOESD) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Mark Angle-Hobson as the next Superintendent of SOESD, effective July 1, 2025.…
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NewsSECOND NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING
May 1, 2025

SECOND NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING

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…
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NewsNOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING
May 1, 2025

NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING

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…
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NewsPublic Hearing: Title VI Indian Education Program Planning
April 22, 2025

Public Hearing: Title VI Indian Education Program Planning

Join us to learn about the SOESD Indian Education Program and the proposed program plan for 2025 - 2026. April 24, 2025 6:30 to 7:30pm   This public hearing provides…
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NewsNOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING
April 16, 2025

NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING

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…
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AdministrationNewsSouthern Oregon Education Service District Board of Directors Names Finalists for Next Superintendent
April 14, 2025

Southern Oregon Education Service District Board of Directors Names Finalists for Next Superintendent

After completing a multi-state search, the Southern Oregon Education Service District board is pleased to announce that three finalists have been selected for further consideration to be the next superintendent…
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AdministrationNewsSchool Improvement ServicesSchool-Wide ImprovementEco-Explorers: Turning Ideas into Action!
March 5, 2025

Eco-Explorers: Turning Ideas into Action!

What an incredible day at Eco-Explorers! The SOESD STEAM Hub, in collaboration with community partners and dedicated educators, came together to design relevant, place-based, career-connected projects that students will engage…
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AdministrationNewsSuperintendent Scott Beveridge has announced his plan to retire
February 12, 2025

Superintendent Scott Beveridge has announced his plan to retire

After ten years as superintendent and 31 years at SOESD serving children, students, districts, families, and our communities, Superintendent Scott Beveridge has announced his plan to retire at the end…
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HomepageNewsFAQ: Carruth Compliance Consulting Data Breach
February 9, 2025

FAQ: Carruth Compliance Consulting Data Breach

Carruth Compliance Consulting Data Breach Carruth Compliance Consulting (Carruth) provides third-party administrative services for 403(b) and 457(b) retirement plans and monitors contribution compliance for employees of public schools and non-profit…
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NewsSchool Improvement ServicesSchool-Wide ImprovementRefocusing Professional Learning
January 6, 2025

Refocusing Professional Learning

SOREN Implementation Jay Schroder co-authored an article, "Refocusing Professional Learning: Cultivating Teacher Wellbeing to Promote Agency" that has been published in the Holistic Ed Review Journal. This article discusses Jay’s work with…
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NewsSchool Improvement ServicesSchool-Wide ImprovementOregon Regional Teacher of the Year Nominations are Now Open
December 20, 2024

Oregon Regional Teacher of the Year Nominations are Now Open

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…
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NewsSassy AI
December 17, 2024

Sassy AI

Sassy is an AI tool that has been developed for students in Oregon for career and education exploration. The target audience for this tool is middle school. Imagine that your…
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NewsSchool Improvement ServicesSchool-Wide ImprovementHerald & News Article: Klamath Community College helps find transitional housing solution
December 12, 2024

Herald & News Article: Klamath Community College helps find transitional housing solution

The apprenticeship program at Klamath Community College is about to roll out temporary housing units under two separate projects that are giving its students hands-on experience in home building, while…
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NewsSchool-Wide ImprovementSouthern Oregon STEAM Hub at Culture Night
November 11, 2024

Southern Oregon STEAM Hub at Culture Night

Southern Oregon STEAM Hub had an incredible time at Culture Night with the amazing students and families from SOESD Indian Education! 🎉 We loved sharing tools from our lending library…
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AdministrationNewsSOESD Phoenix Campus Groundbreaking
October 8, 2024

SOESD Phoenix Campus Groundbreaking

On October 10, 2024, from 4:00 to 5:00 pm Southern Oregon Education Service District (SOESD) will celebrate the official groundbreaking of the new SOESD Phoenix Campus, after the original buildings…
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AutismCurriculum and AssessmentDistance Learning for AllHomepage-NoticesNewsSchool Improvement ServicesSchool-Wide ImprovementSouthern Oregon AI Summit 24
October 8, 2024

Southern Oregon AI Summit 24

Oregon! This state-wide in-service October 11th, come join us for a full day of session on AI and emerging developments in the field. We will cover education uses from teacher…
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NewsSchool Improvement ServicesSchool-Wide ImprovementGrants Pass instructor named Southern Oregon Regional Teacher of the Year
September 16, 2024

Grants Pass instructor named Southern Oregon Regional Teacher of the Year

Kellen Akiyama teaches English language arts and African American studies at Gladiola High School. Read the article.
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Little girls and teacher learning at preschool.NewsSchool Improvement ServicesSchool-Wide ImprovementGrants Pass EI/ECSE SOESD Programs Featured in Media
September 6, 2024

Grants Pass EI/ECSE SOESD Programs Featured in Media

Free Preschool for 4 and 5 Year Olds With the assistance of SOESD, starting in the 2024-25 school year, the Grants Pass School District will offer FREE preschool for four…
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Migrant Ed/ELL/Indian EdNewsTribal History / Shared History – September 2024
August 27, 2024

Tribal History / Shared History – September 2024

Join us for a professional development opportunity. Please go to https://pdnetworks.soesd.k12.or.us/public/events/view-event/11167/Tribal-History-%2F-Shared-History---September-2024 for more information on this event. Check out this additional professional development opportunity on PDNetworks: Indian Ed 101, Title…
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NewsSchool Improvement ServicesSchool-Wide ImprovementSouthern Oregon Career Center
August 26, 2024

Southern Oregon Career Center

OUR MISSION FOR TODAY Empowering Southern Oregon students for career success and regional prosperity. OUR VISION FOR THE FUTURE Transforming Southern Oregon’s future workforce by empowering students to pursue meaningful…
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NewsSchool Improvement ServicesSchool-Wide ImprovementMeet the School Improvement Team 2024-2025
August 20, 2024

Meet the School Improvement Team 2024-2025

SOESD’s School Improvement Team serves our 13 component districts in a variety of ways including:   Supports for Focal Student Groups English Learners Migrant Education Indian Education Southern Oregon Black/African…
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AutismCurriculum and AssessmentDistance Learning for AllHomepage-NoticesNewsSchool Improvement ServicesSchool-Wide ImprovementSOREN Summer Summit 2024
July 12, 2024

SOREN Summer Summit 2024

Please join SOREN and a host of our partners as we engage in a week dedicated to you, our educators. We have brought together leaders and educational practitioners from around…
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NewsSchool Improvement ServicesSchool-Wide ImprovementJPR Feature: Ramping up hands-on high school through Team Oregon Build
July 11, 2024

JPR Feature: Ramping up hands-on high school through Team Oregon Build

College is not for everyone, and a high school education geared to preparing for college is likewise not for all students. Federal and state laws in Oregon have expanded the…
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NewsSchool Improvement ServicesSchool-Wide ImprovementProject Brief: ODE Implements the six Student Success Plans
June 10, 2024

Project Brief: ODE Implements the six Student Success Plans

This project brief maps out how the Oregon Department of Education, with support from Region 16, conceived, developed, and implemented the six Student Success Plans, co-developed in collaboration with the…
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NewsSchool Improvement ServicesSchool-Wide ImprovementGrant Expands Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs
June 5, 2024

Grant Expands Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs

Lane Education Service District and Southern Oregon Education Service District (ESD) were recently awarded an excess of $2.6 million in grant funding from the Oregon Department of Education through the…
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News2024-2025 Approved Budget
June 3, 2024

2024-2025 Approved Budget

Click here to review the budget.
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SOREN and BELONG Partners Meet with EducatorsNewsSchool Improvement ServicesSchool-Wide ImprovementSOREN and BELONG Partners Meet with Educators
May 21, 2024

SOREN and BELONG Partners Meet with Educators

On Thursday, May 16th, educators from across Southern Oregon came together to collaborate, connect, and reflect on their past year of work in partnership with the Southern Oregon Regional Educator…
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NewsSchool Improvement ServicesSchool-Wide ImprovementSummer Reading 2024 Tips
May 20, 2024

Summer Reading 2024 Tips

Reading over the summer helps students avoid summer learning loss, numerous studies show – but even more importantly, it’s a chance for students to focus on the joy of reading,…
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NewsSECOND NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING
May 8, 2024

SECOND NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING

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…
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ClassroomNewsSchool Improvement ServicesSchool-Wide ImprovementANNUAL LIBRARY SYMPOSIUM RETURNS
April 30, 2024

ANNUAL LIBRARY SYMPOSIUM RETURNS

Two full-day Library Symposiums - one in Medford on April 17 and one in Klamath Falls April 18 - reached more than 80 library staff and provided training on topics…
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AwardNewsSchool Improvement ServicesSchool-Wide ImprovementSOESD Librarian Receives Award
April 30, 2024

SOESD Librarian Receives Award

Congratulations to Miranda Doyle, recipient of the Oregon Library Association Intellectual Freedom Champion Award! So incredibly well-deserved for her endless efforts on behalf of students’ freedom to read. Thank you,…
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Herald & News Article: Top of the Class: Chiloquin Elementary School principal Rita Hepper receives state awardNewsSchool Improvement ServicesSchool-Wide ImprovementHerald & News Article: Top of the Class: Chiloquin Elementary School principal Rita Hepper receives state award
April 29, 2024

Herald & News Article: Top of the Class: Chiloquin Elementary School principal Rita Hepper receives state award

If your bosses drop in unannounced, it’s rarely ever a good thing. However, for a local principal, it was to receive a major pat on the back. When the director…
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Oregon 'CTE Teacher of the Year' awarded to Henley High's Adam RandallNewsSchool Improvement ServicesSchool-Wide ImprovementOregon ‘CTE Teacher of the Year’ awarded to Henley High’s Adam Randall
April 24, 2024

Oregon ‘CTE Teacher of the Year’ awarded to Henley High’s Adam Randall

Adam Randall has been named Oregon ACTE Administrator of the Year for his work expanding Career and Technical Education programs of study and securing industry and community partnerships so students…
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TeachersAdministrationNewsNotice of Budget Committee Meeting
April 24, 2024

Notice of Budget Committee Meeting

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…
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Teach from your Best SelfNewsSchool Improvement ServicesSchool-Wide ImprovementArticle: Avoiding Burnout Through a Mindset of Acceptance
April 4, 2024

Article: Avoiding Burnout Through a Mindset of Acceptance

This blog post was written by Jay Schroder, author of Teach From Your Best Self: A Teacher’s Guide to Thriving in the Classroom. He has taught high school English and social…
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NewsSchool Improvement ServicesSchool-Wide ImprovementResilience.org Article – Indigenous Community Care: Traditions of Reciprocity
March 28, 2024

Resilience.org Article – Indigenous Community Care: Traditions of Reciprocity

For thousands of years, Agnes Pilgrim’s Takelma ancestors hosted a salmon ceremony on the Rogue River. Aggie’s granddaughter, Tanya Nevarez, a participant in the Offers and Needs Market (OANM) facilitator…
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Career and Technical EducationCollege and Career (CC4A) / STEAMNewsKlamath Community College, county high schools show off healthcare-related programs in Meet Your Future Employees Tour
March 11, 2024

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

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…
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College and Career (CC4A) / STEAMNewsSchool Improvement ServicesSchool-Wide ImprovementKCC Welding Instructor Kai Connects with Students
March 10, 2024

KCC Welding Instructor Kai Connects with Students

Kai Graduated from Henley High School in 2022 and always thought she would become a doctor or a veterinarian. The COVID Pandemic hit and Kai’s desires to move across the…
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HomepageNewsStrategic Plan Update
January 24, 2024

Strategic Plan Update

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…
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NewsSchool Improvement ServicesSchool-Wide ImprovementOregon Regional Teacher of the Year Nominations are Now Open
December 6, 2023

Oregon Regional Teacher of the Year Nominations are Now Open

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…
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College and Career (CC4A) / STEAMNewsSchool Improvement ServicesSchool-Wide ImprovementCTE construction students work alongside Knife River
December 6, 2023

CTE construction students work alongside Knife River

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.…
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College and Career (CC4A) / STEAMNewsSchool Improvement ServicesSchool-Wide ImprovementSTEAM Shared Impact Report
November 30, 2023

STEAM Shared Impact Report

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…
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NewsSchool Improvement ServicesSchool-Wide ImprovementForbes Article mentions our SOREN Partner Jay Schroder
November 9, 2023

Forbes Article mentions our SOREN Partner Jay Schroder

Rethinking The Value Of One Of America’s Greatest Untapped Resources: Teachers Very few people will deny that the job of a teacher is tough. But how tough is it—really? It’s…
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NewsSchool Improvement ServicesSchool-Wide ImprovementDirector of the Oregon Department of Education visits Southern Oregon
October 31, 2023

Director of the Oregon Department of Education visits Southern Oregon

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,…
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Migrant Ed/ELL/Indian EdNewsThe Migrant Preschool Program
October 20, 2023

The Migrant Preschool Program

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…
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Migrant Ed/ELL/Indian EdNewsSchool Improvement ServicesSchool-Wide ImprovementIndigenous Peoples Day
October 8, 2023

Indigenous Peoples Day

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.…
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NewsSchool Improvement ServicesSchool-Wide ImprovementPinehurst School Library Gets a Makeover, Thanks to ODE Grant
September 27, 2023

Pinehurst School Library Gets a Makeover, Thanks to ODE Grant

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…
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NewsSchool Improvement ServicesSchool-Wide ImprovementSOESD ANNOUNCES SOUTHERN OREGON 2023-24 REGIONAL TEACHER OF THE YEAR
September 22, 2023

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

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…
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NewsUncategorizedMeet the School Improvement Team 2023-2024
August 24, 2023

Meet the School Improvement Team 2023-2024

SOESD’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…
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AutismCurriculum and AssessmentDistance Learning for AllHomepage-NoticesNewsSchool Improvement ServicesSchool-Wide ImprovementSouthern Oregon Equity Summit 2023
August 10, 2023

Southern Oregon Equity Summit 2023

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…
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NewsSpecial EducationVIRTUAL NEURODIVERSITY EQUITY SUMMIT
August 10, 2023

VIRTUAL NEURODIVERSITY EQUITY SUMMIT

AUG 17, 2023 • 8:30-4:00 PM EQUITY AND NEURO-AFFIRMING PERSPECTIVES IN EDUCATION SUPPORTING AUTISTIC STUDENTS IN THE EDUCATIONAL SETTING
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NewsSchool Improvement ServicesSchool-Wide ImprovementSOUTHERN OREGON SUCCESS INVITED TO PRESENT AT NATIONAL CONFERENCE
July 18, 2023

SOUTHERN OREGON SUCCESS INVITED TO PRESENT AT NATIONAL CONFERENCE

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…
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NewsSchool Improvement ServicesSchool-Wide ImprovementCareer Journey Project
July 13, 2023

Career Journey Project

This Career Journey’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…
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AutismCurriculum and AssessmentDistance Learning for AllHomepage-NoticesNewsSchool Improvement ServicesSchool-Wide ImprovementSouthern Oregon EDTech Summit 2023
June 30, 2023

Southern Oregon EDTech Summit 2023

Southern Oregon is bringing back our premier “Teacher to Teacher” instructional technology integration training event: the annual Southern Oregon EDTech Summit, now in its 11th year, on August 8th 2023.…
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NewsUncategorizedFirst & Second Year Teachers
June 15, 2023

First & Second Year Teachers

Who: New Teacher PLN is open to all southern Oregon regional 1st and 2nd year teachers What: Connect-Prepare-Launch, PLN Meetings -“Just in Time” Topics -Resilience Building -Connection When: In-Person: August 16-18 Connect-Prepare-Launch,…
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Autism ServicesNewsAugust ORPATS Trainings
June 7, 2023

August ORPATS Trainings

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…
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NewsSchool Improvement ServicesSchool-Wide Improvement8th annual Klamath Promise Graduation Sensation
June 2, 2023

8th annual Klamath Promise Graduation Sensation

The 8th annual Klamath Promise Graduation Sensation took place in downtown Klamath Falls on Thursday, June 1.  Almost 700 graduating high school seniors from all 12 high schools across all…
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NewsOregon Honors the 2023 Education Support Professional of the Year Zandra Jansma!
May 18, 2023

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

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.) – In a surprise announcement…
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NewsNASA in the Classroom
May 4, 2023

NASA in the Classroom

Join the Space Crew of Educators Across Oregon!  July 31  - August 1.  
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NewsSOESD’s NEW On-Demand Online Courses Are Just a Click Away!
May 4, 2023

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

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…
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Business ServicesNewsSECOND NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING
April 28, 2023

SECOND NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING

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…
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NewsBYTESIZED FUN!
April 25, 2023

BYTESIZED FUN!

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…
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NewsUncategorizedConsortium Parent Committee quarterly meeting Spring 2023 Indian Ed
April 19, 2023

Consortium Parent Committee quarterly meeting Spring 2023 Indian Ed

Watch the video meeting.
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Career and Technical EducationCollege and Career (CC4A) / STEAMNewsSOESD is connecting education and industry
March 23, 2023

SOESD is connecting education and industry

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…
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NewsSchool Improvement ServicesSchool-Wide ImprovementKTVL News Story: Grants Pass teen celebrated for saving customer’s life
March 6, 2023

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

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…
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NewsSchool-Wide ImprovementUncategorizedNews 10 Story: Rogue Valley students showcase their potential to business leaders
February 24, 2023

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

"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…
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NewsSchool Improvement ServicesSchool-Wide ImprovementOregon Regional Teacher of the Year Nominations are Now Open
January 4, 2023

Oregon Regional Teacher of the Year Nominations are Now Open

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…
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NewsSchool Improvement ServicesPODCAST WITH SOUTHERN OREGON REGIONAL TEACHER OF THE YEAR
December 7, 2022

PODCAST WITH SOUTHERN OREGON REGIONAL TEACHER OF THE YEAR

Centering the Pendulum · Episode 82: Erin Green, Part 2 Centering the Pendulum · Episode 81: Erin Green, 2023 Southern Oregon Teacher of the Year, Part 1 Centering the Pendulum…
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NewsSpecial EducationSTEPS Celebrates 50 Years
October 27, 2022

STEPS Celebrates 50 Years

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…
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COVID-19NewsSchool-Wide Improvement2022-23 School Year COVID-19 Management Plan
September 20, 2022

2022-23 School Year COVID-19 Management Plan

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).…
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NewsSchool-Wide ImprovementCurriculum-Based Professional Learning: The State of the Field
September 16, 2022

Curriculum-Based Professional Learning: The State of the Field

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.
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NewsSchool Improvement ServicesSOESD ANNOUNCES SOUTHERN OREGON REGIONAL TEACHER OF THE YEAR
September 12, 2022

SOESD ANNOUNCES SOUTHERN OREGON REGIONAL TEACHER OF THE YEAR

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…
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NewsSchool-Wide ImprovementSchool Improvement Education Services Team 2022-23
August 23, 2022

School Improvement Education Services Team 2022-23

SOESD’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…
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AutismCurriculum and AssessmentDistance Learning for AllHomepage-NoticesNewsSchool Improvement ServicesSchool-Wide ImprovementSouthern Oregon EDTech Summit 2022
August 9, 2022

Southern Oregon EDTech Summit 2022

Southern Oregon is bringing back our premier “Teacher to Teacher” instructional technology integration training event: the annual Southern Oregon EDTech Summit, now in its 10th year, on August 11th 2022. This…
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AutismCurriculum and AssessmentDistance Learning for AllHomepage-NoticesNewsSchool Improvement ServicesSchool-Wide ImprovementSouthern Oregon Equity Summit 2022
August 9, 2022

Southern Oregon Equity Summit 2022

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…
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NewsSOREN Interview
August 8, 2022

SOREN Interview

Our Southern Oregon Regional Educator Network Coordinator, Dr. Heidi Olivadoti, attended the Carnegie Foundation’s 2022 Summit where the Carnegie Foundation and XQ announced a partnership to transform high school learning…
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NewsSchool Improvement ServicesBus Project presented Audrey with the keys to a new home — a skoolie
August 2, 2022

Bus Project presented Audrey with the keys to a new home — a skoolie

In 2020, a multitude of tragedies multiplied like the creases of a crumpled sheet of paper — COVID-19, the Almeda Fire, homelessness — and then social programs began buckling under…
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NewsSpecial EducationAutism Summer Resource Packet
June 13, 2022

Autism Summer Resource Packet

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…
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NewsSchool Improvement ServicesRural STEM Leadership Network Sessions
June 6, 2022

Rural STEM Leadership Network Sessions

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.
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NewsSchool Improvement ServicesUncategorizedMay is Mental Health Awareness Month
May 17, 2022

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

“Mental Health is Health.” This year’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…
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NewsCTE Students Featured in News 10 Story
May 9, 2022

CTE Students Featured in News 10 Story

Daniel Langston and his students from CTE qualified to travel to the National SkillsUSA competition this June. Channel 10 covered the story.
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NewsSchool-Wide ImprovementCTE-CCL /RCC Allied Health High School Career Exploration Day
May 9, 2022

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

Amidst blustery showers and flakes of snow, the Mercy Flights transport helicopter swooped in to alight next to Rogue Community College’s beautiful new Health Professions Center, on the Table Rock…
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NewsSchool Improvement ServicesSouthern Oregon’s Regional Integrated Planning
May 5, 2022

Southern Oregon’s Regional Integrated Planning

Our Southern Oregon’s Regional Integrated Planning session took place in person on May 4th at the Ashland Hills Hotel and Suites.  SOESD and the ODE staff that support the Student…
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NewsSECOND NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING
May 1, 2022

SECOND NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING

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…
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Business ServicesNewsNOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING
April 19, 2022

NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING

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…
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NewsSpecial EducationThis April, in recognition of Autism Acceptance Month…
April 14, 2022

This April, in recognition of Autism Acceptance Month…

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…
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NewsDriving the Bus Project home!
April 4, 2022

Driving the Bus Project home!

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…
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NewsSOESD PHOENIX CAMPUS RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDER PRESENTATION
April 4, 2022

SOESD PHOENIX CAMPUS RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDER PRESENTATION

On September 8, 2020, SOESD’s Phoenix Campus was destroyed in the Almeda Wildfire.  We invite you and the community to join us next Thursday, April 7th to review the progress…
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NewsSpecial EducationThe Autism Department, at SOESD Regional INCLUSIVE services stand in agreement…
March 29, 2022

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

The Autism Department, at SOESD Regional INCLUSIVE services stand in agreement with the statements from the following organizations...
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NewsBus Project Update: Rolling into 2022!
January 5, 2022

Bus Project Update: Rolling into 2022!

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,…
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NewsBus to Home Project in Full Swing at Armadillo Technical Institute
December 5, 2021

Bus to Home Project in Full Swing at Armadillo Technical Institute

Piper Tamler is no stranger to getting her hands dirty when it comes to projects.  As the Lead Builder of the bus project at Armadillo Technical Institute, Piper and the…
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NewsBus Project Begins at Rogue Valley Trades Training Center
November 23, 2021

Bus Project Begins at Rogue Valley Trades Training Center

by Chris Howard and Emily Coleman SOESD “That is a huge bus!” says Shawn Wonnacott, Trades Career Coach at the Rogue Valley Trades Training Center (Equus Workforce Solutions), as he…
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Career and Technical EducationNewsKCC Construction Apprenticeship Program Moves Forward
November 18, 2021

KCC Construction Apprenticeship Program Moves Forward

by Chris Howard SOESD IGNITE Coordinator Klamath Community College is moving forward on a new Construction Apprenticeship program.  A groundbreaking ceremony was held on November 10th for the construction of…
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NewsSchool Improvement ServicesSchool-Wide ImprovementSchool Improvement Education Services Team
November 15, 2021

School Improvement Education Services Team

Focused locally, leading regionally, and serving statewide, the Education Services Team strives to ensure safety, significance and belonging for all who encounter our systems.
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NewsSchool Improvement ServicesSchool-Wide ImprovementOregon Regional Teacher of the Year Nominations are Now Open
November 12, 2021

Oregon Regional Teacher of the Year Nominations are Now Open

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…
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NewsSOESD provides SSA/SIA support to its 13 component districts
November 12, 2021

SOESD provides SSA/SIA support to its 13 component districts

In 2020-2021, SOESD provided SSA/SIA support to its 13 component districts and eligible charter schools. SOESD’s specialized support team provided the assistance and expertise needed for eligible charter schools &…
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NewsUncategorizedwebPD online professional learning courses
November 10, 2021

webPD online professional learning courses

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…
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AutismCurriculum and AssessmentDistance Learning for AllHomepage-NoticesNewsSchool Improvement ServicesSchool-Wide ImprovementSouthern Oregon Equity Summit 2021
August 6, 2021

Southern Oregon Equity Summit 2021

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…
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News21-22 Oregon STEM Ecosystem VISTA Job Opening
July 19, 2021

21-22 Oregon STEM Ecosystem VISTA Job Opening

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…
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Back to SchoolNewsReturn to School in Fall
July 16, 2021

Return to School in Fall

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…
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NewsSchool Improvement ServicesSchool-Wide ImprovementStudents Complete Film Video Challenge
June 20, 2021

Students Complete Film Video Challenge

Despite all the obstacles presented this past year, 5 student teams completed a film for the 48 Video Challenge.
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NewsSchool Improvement ServicesSchool-Wide ImprovementHerald & News Feature: Aptitude vs. interest: Student test reveals new paths
June 4, 2021

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

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,…
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News2021-2022 Approved Budget
May 28, 2021

2021-2022 Approved Budget

Click here to review the budget.
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NewsSOUTHERN OREGON 2022 REGIONAL TEACHER OF THE YEAR
May 20, 2021

SOUTHERN OREGON 2022 REGIONAL TEACHER OF THE YEAR

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…
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NewsSecond Notice of Budget Committee Meeting
May 1, 2021

Second Notice of Budget Committee Meeting

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…
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NewsNotice of Budget Committee Meeting
April 18, 2021

Notice of Budget Committee Meeting

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…
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NewsOregon Leaders Announce $250 Million Summer Learning and Child Care Package for Kids
March 11, 2021

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

Makes equitable investments in educational and child care programs to help Oregon children recover from challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic (Salem, OR) — Today, Governor Kate Brown, Senate President Peter…
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NewsSpecial EducationMarch is Brain Injury Awareness Month
March 10, 2021

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month

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/
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NewsRCC Fast Track to Healthcare Careers event
March 10, 2021

RCC Fast Track to Healthcare Careers event

Calling all students interested in healthcare. Sign up for the 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…
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Migrant Ed/ELL/Indian EdNewsSouthern Oregon ESD Supports Aspiring, Diverse Educators Who Receive Grow Your Own Grants
March 4, 2021

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

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…
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NewsSchool Improvement ServicesSchool-Wide ImprovementCOVID19 Vaccines
January 29, 2021

COVID19 Vaccines

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…
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NewsSchool Improvement ServicesSOESD Rolls out Middle School Career Exploration Pilot Project in Local Schools
January 27, 2021

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

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…
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NewsSpecial EducationFree American Sign Language Classes
December 18, 2020

Free American Sign Language Classes

VIRTUAL CLASSES OPEN TO ALL WITH SPANISH INTERPRETATION AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST Classes are held once weekly on Monday-Thursday.  
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ITCollege and Career (CC4A) / STEAMNewsSouthern Oregon Regional Needs Assessment Report
December 14, 2020

Southern Oregon Regional Needs Assessment Report

Southern Oregon’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…
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NewsSchool Improvement ServicesSchool-Wide ImprovementOregon Regional Teacher of the Year Nominations are Now Open
November 19, 2020

Oregon Regional Teacher of the Year Nominations are Now Open

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…
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NewsSchool Improvement ServicesSchool-Wide ImprovementTrauma-Informed Practices and Social Emotional Supports
November 17, 2020

Trauma-Informed Practices and Social Emotional Supports

Session Information Ricky Robertson workshop: Trauma-Informed Practices and Social-Emotional Supports      Save To Calendar Schoolwide Trauma-Responsive Practices (Tier 1)      Save To Calendar Start: Friday April 2nd, 2021 at 01:00 PM End:…
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NewsSchool Improvement ServicesSchool-Wide ImprovementAces 101
November 17, 2020

Aces 101

Session Information  Save To Calendar Start: Saturday December 5th, 2020 at 06:00 am End: Sunday January 24th, 2021 at 11:59 pm PDUs: 5.00 Instructor: Ruth McDonald Event Details Event Description In this self-paced,…
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NewsSchool Improvement ServicesSchool-Wide ImprovementOnline – webPD Trauma-Informed Practices
November 17, 2020

Online – webPD Trauma-Informed Practices

webPD Trauma-Informed Practices Session Information  Save To Calendar Start: Saturday December 5th, 2020 at 06:00 am End: Sunday January 24th, 2021 at 11:59 pm PDUs: 5.00 Instructor: Amanda Lacy Event Details Event Description…
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HomepageNews4th Annual Southern Oregon Success Resilience Awareness Month
October 30, 2020

4th Annual Southern Oregon Success Resilience Awareness Month

All Events Presented Free via Zoom
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NewsFree Quality Preschool
October 7, 2020

Free Quality Preschool

Are you a parent of a 3 or 4 year old child? ¿Es padre de un niño de 3 o 4 años? Do you live in Jackson or Josephine County?…
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NewsSign Up for our School Improvement Department E-List
September 30, 2020

Sign Up for our School Improvement Department E-List

Topics to include: —student engagement —new teacher/admin mentoring —SOREN (Regional Educator Network) —Media and Lending Library —STEM Hub —CTE —Educational Technology —School Improvement —Student Success Act —Ready Schools, Safe Learners…
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NewsSchool Improvement ServicesSOESD launches webPD, a one-stop professional development shop for Southern Oregon educators
September 25, 2020

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

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,…
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NewsCare & Connection Circles
September 23, 2020

Care & Connection Circles

Our Southern Oregon community is navigating through an extraordinarily challenging time. Pain and up-heaval from the fires, COVID-19, racial injustice, and the upcoming election are weighing heavily on the hearts…
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NewsDeclaration of Emergency for Loss of Buildings on SOESD Phoenix Campus
September 20, 2020

Declaration of Emergency for Loss of Buildings on SOESD Phoenix Campus

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.…
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NewsSouthern Oregon Fire Resources
September 20, 2020

Southern Oregon Fire Resources

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…
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HomepageNewsSchool Improvement ServicesSchool-Wide ImprovementFor Teachers By Teachers Promising Practices Symposium
September 16, 2020

For Teachers By Teachers Promising Practices Symposium

Friday October 9th, 2020 at 08:00 AM to 2:50 PM OESD's For Teachers By Teachers Promising Practices Symposium promises to be a day of learning and sharing for educators from throughout Southern…
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Autism ServicesAutismNewsVirtual Mini-Overview Workshops
August 24, 2020

Virtual Mini-Overview Workshops

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…
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NewsSchool Improvement ServicesSchool-Wide ImprovementEquity Summit In-District Online Book Store
August 20, 2020

Equity Summit In-District Online Book Store

The 2020-2021 school year was kicked off by the  Southern Oregon Equity Summit 2020. The event included high-profile speakers and breakout sessions that provide strategies for understanding equity through a…
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NewsReturn to School Plans
August 17, 2020

Return to School Plans

Under the Governor’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…
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Migrant/ELLNewsCondemning Racism and Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
August 17, 2020

Condemning Racism and Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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…
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NewsSchool Improvement ServicesSouthern Oregon Equity Summit 2020
June 11, 2020

Southern Oregon Equity Summit 2020

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…
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NewsSchool Improvement ServicesSouthern Oregon Ed Tech Summit “2020 Vision”
June 11, 2020

Southern Oregon Ed Tech Summit “2020 Vision”

EDTech "2020 Vision" We are happy to announce that we are going fully virtual this year! Southern Oregon is bringing back our premier "Teacher to Teacher" instructional technology integration training event:…
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NewsSchool Improvement ServicesSchool-Wide ImprovementPoverty Immersion & Coaching Institute
June 11, 2020

Poverty Immersion & Coaching Institute

Poverty Immersion Institute Communications Across Barriers August 17th-18th The Poverty Immersion Institute is a hands-on, two-day poverty institute for educators, health, justice and social service professionals, and community members who want…
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NewsSchool Improvement ServicesSchool-Wide ImprovementSouthern Oregon Virtual Student Voice Event
May 27, 2020

Southern Oregon Virtual Student Voice Event

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…
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NewsSchool Improvement ServicesSchool-Wide ImprovementCircles for Educators
May 19, 2020

Circles for Educators

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…
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NewsSchool Improvement ServicesSchool-Wide Improvement SOESD Announces Regional Teacher of the Year
May 19, 2020

 SOESD Announces Regional Teacher of the Year

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…
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COVID-19Distance Learning for AllHomepageNewsDistance Learning for All
April 8, 2020

Distance Learning for All

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…
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NewsSchool Improvement ServicesSchool-Wide ImprovementSOESD helps local Student Skunks group use 3D printers to produce designs and supplies for local medical staff
April 2, 2020

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

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…
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NewsSchool Improvement ServicesSchool-Wide ImprovementMobile Maker Space
March 10, 2020

Mobile Maker Space

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…
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Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)NewsCoronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
March 9, 2020

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

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…
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NewsSchool Improvement ServicesSchool-Wide ImprovementOregon Math Standards Revision Review hosted by Mark Freed of ODE
March 7, 2020

Oregon Math Standards Revision Review hosted by Mark Freed of ODE

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…
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NewsSchool Improvement ServicesSchool-Wide ImprovementRCC CTE Signing Day
February 22, 2020

RCC CTE Signing Day

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.
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NewsSchool Improvement ServicesSchool-Wide ImprovementVex Robotics Tournament
February 13, 2020

Vex Robotics Tournament

Competing with robots and code: Klamath Icebreaker Robotics Tournament attracts 22 teams. SOESD helps supports this event. Click here for a recent news article.
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NewsSchool Improvement ServicesSchool-Wide ImprovementPromising Practices Symposium
February 13, 2020

Promising Practices Symposium

Chief Science Officers (CSO’s) from Talent Middle School presented at the Promising Practices Symposium along with Hidden Valley High School CSO’s about their role, their individual and group leadership projects…
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NewsSchool Improvement ServicesPositive Discipline in the Classroom
February 10, 2020

Positive Discipline in the Classroom

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…
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AttendanceNewsEvent to increase regular attendance in Southern Oregon
February 10, 2020

Event to increase regular attendance in Southern Oregon

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…
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AttendanceNewsSchool Improvement ServicesEagle Point School Attendance Among the Best in State
February 10, 2020

Eagle Point School Attendance Among the Best in State

SOESD proudly supports Eagle Point School District to achieve high attendance rates. Read the recent Mail Tribune article here.
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NewsSchool Improvement ServicesSchool-Wide ImprovementIntro to High Tech Tools for Schools
January 31, 2020

Intro to High Tech Tools for Schools

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…
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NewsSchool Improvement ServicesSchool-Wide ImprovementCareer Highlights
January 14, 2020

Career Highlights

Josephine County Career Counselors are working collaboratively to connect with Industry to provide “Career Highlights” each month for their High School Students. Other places of business such as Valley Immediate…
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NewsSchool Improvement ServicesSchool-Wide ImprovementWMMS Winter STEAM Night
December 16, 2019

WMMS Winter STEAM Night

Excerpt from White Mountain Middle School’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…
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NewsSchool Improvement ServicesSchool-Wide ImprovementFirst STEAM Night held in Shady Cove
November 26, 2019

First STEAM Night held in Shady Cove

Shady Cove Elementary/Middle School held their first ever STEAM night on November 5th to kick off the start of their ‘Destination Imagination’ program with about 70 students and family members…
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College and Career (CC4A) / STEAMNewsSchool Improvement ServicesSchool-Wide ImprovementChief Science Officer (CSO) Fall Convening
November 20, 2019

Chief Science Officer (CSO) Fall Convening

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…
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NewsSchool Improvement ServicesSchool-Wide ImprovementHearld & News Article: Klamath Promise gains new project manager
November 18, 2019

Hearld & News Article: Klamath Promise gains new project manager

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…
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NewsSchool Improvement ServicesSchool-Wide ImprovementSOESD’s Aaron Cooke speaks at Digital Design Workshop
November 15, 2019

SOESD’s Aaron Cooke speaks at Digital Design Workshop

Aaron Cooke weighs in on the important work being done by the Southern Oregon Education Service District. “I personally think that integrating digital design and the use of those data…
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NewsSchool Improvement ServicesSOESD Planning for Student Success Act
November 6, 2019

SOESD Planning for Student Success Act

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…
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College and Career (CC4A) / STEAMNewsSchool Improvement ServicesSchool-Wide ImprovementTeachers Attend Intro to High Tech Tools for Schools
October 29, 2019

Teachers Attend Intro to High Tech Tools for Schools

On Oct 28, local educators attended “Intro to High Tech Tools for Schools”, a FREE, student-centered, teacher-friendly professional development opportunity.  The workshop is being offered once a month through May…
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NewsSchool Improvement ServicesNicole Cleland Earns Girls Living STEM Award
October 21, 2019

Nicole Cleland Earns Girls Living STEM Award

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…
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AttendanceHomepageNewsSchool Improvement ServicesSchool-Wide ImprovementSOESD Kicks off School Year with Southern Oregon Regular Attender Network for Improvement Event
October 15, 2019

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

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…
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NewsSchool Improvement ServicesBig turnout at Southern Oregon Careers Trade Expo
October 4, 2019

Big turnout at Southern Oregon Careers Trade Expo

On Sept. 26, 2019 nearly 2000 students gathered at Seven Feather’s Convention Center in Canyonville for the Southern Oregon Careers Trade Expo. This event, for which SOESD is the fiscal…
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NewsSchool Improvement ServicesGraduation Motivation in Klamath County
October 4, 2019

Graduation Motivation in Klamath County

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,…
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NewsSchool Improvement ServicesSchool-Wide ImprovementNominations Open for Oregon’s Teacher of the Year
September 19, 2019

Nominations Open for Oregon’s Teacher of the Year

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…
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NewsUncategorizedFeature-length documentary film viewing: No Small Matter
September 17, 2019

Feature-length documentary film viewing: No Small Matter

Community members and partners are invited to attend feature-length documentary film viewing,  No Small Matter on October 30th, 2019. No Small Matter is a feature-length documentary film and national engagement campaign…
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Deaf and Hard of HearingNewsSpecial EducationSeptember 2019: Update regarding Jackson County PDHH Resource Classrooms
September 11, 2019

September 2019: Update regarding Jackson County PDHH Resource Classrooms

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…
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Professional DevelopmentNewsEducation Services Summer Classes
July 18, 2019

Education Services Summer Classes

At SOESD, the opportunity to learn never takes a vacation. Check out Education Services’ summer selection of high-quality, professional learning workshops and classes.  
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College and Career (CC4A) / STEAMHomepageNewsStudent Summer Camps
July 8, 2019

Student Summer Camps

Student summer camps are available this June through August in Jackson, Josephine and Klamath Counties. Click on the button below to find out more.
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NewsSpecial EducationSummer Institute – Teacher Trainings
June 28, 2019

Summer Institute – Teacher Trainings

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.  Our seminars…
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NewsSchool Improvement ServicesSouthern Oregon Equity Summit 2019
June 28, 2019

Southern Oregon Equity Summit 2019

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…
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Deaf and Hard of HearingHomepageNewsMay 2019: Update and FAQs regarding Jackson County PDHH Resource Classrooms
May 20, 2019

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

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…
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HomepageNewsSOESD ANNOUNCES SOUTHERN OREGON REGIONAL TEACHER OF THE YEAR
May 15, 2019

SOESD ANNOUNCES SOUTHERN OREGON REGIONAL TEACHER OF THE YEAR

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…
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HomepageMigrant Ed/ELL/Indian EdNewsSOESD Migrant Program Participant Mrs. Raquel Garay Receives National Migrant Parent of the Year Award!
April 25, 2019

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

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…
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News2019-2020 Local Service Plan
April 10, 2019

2019-2020 Local Service Plan

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…
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NewsSchool Improvement ServicesNominations for 2020 Oregon Teacher of the Year
November 10, 2018

Nominations for 2020 Oregon Teacher of the Year

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…
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SafetyBusiness ServicesNewsRepresentative Lead Drinking Water Results Show Concentrations Below EPA/DEQ Action Levels For District Facilities
July 19, 2018

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

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.  Sampling was…
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CampsCurriculum and AssessmentNewsSOESD Facilitates 2017 Science Curriculum Materials Review
July 19, 2017

SOESD Facilitates 2017 Science Curriculum Materials Review

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