 October 2022
Dear Colleagues,
I hope this message reaches you with warmth and heartfelt thoughts as we move into the Fall. October and November are months of celebrations and a time of reflection on how we are serving and elevating the contributions of our LatinX and Native American students, families and communities.
In this newsletter, you will find a variety of national and Oregon resources and upcoming events to support your work with students and families/caregivers. Cozy up for some great information and be sure to check out the professional learning opportunities.
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National Career Development Month Toolkit
National Career Development Month 2022 (#NCDM2022) is almost here, are you ready?! ODE’s Career Connected Learning Team collaborated with partners across the state to create the Career Journeys Toolkit for School, Classroom and Out-of-School Use. Bring awareness around career development and start to create a culture of career connected learning in your classrooms and school.
This Toolkit is populated with a wide range of resources and activities to support elementary, middle and high schools in the career development conversations. ODE invites you to have a quick scan and consider how you might incorporate Career Journey Videos and career conversations into your school’s career development activities, opportunities and celebrations this November and throughout the year!
Reminder of Important Dates:
- November 2022 is National Career Development Month
- November 14-18 is National Career Development Week
- November 16 is National Career Development Day
If you haven’t already, consider signing up for the CCL Listserv to get the most updated information, resources and tools to support your career connected learning work.
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Oregon CIS Free and Open Access for All
ODE is excited to announce the launch of Oregon Career Information System (Oregon CIS) Free and Open Access for All! This means that every Oregonian, from middle school students to adults, now has access to the Oregon CIS suite. Oregon CIS is the state’s official career information system, providing an online library full of career information and career planning tools customized for Oregonians. This access allows users to review information and tools, such as career assessments, occupation information, educational training, career plans, and even personal education plans (PEPs).
Oregon CIS is offering their fall training series through November 18, 2022. This training series is audience specific for staff. You can pick the session that is applicable to your training needs. Click on this link to view the full training calendar with webinar descriptions and to register.
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Time
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Audience
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Mondays
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10:00am-11:30am
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High School Educators
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Tuesdays
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10:00am-11:30am
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All audiences a deep dive into assessments and tools in Oregon CIS
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Wednesdays
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10:00am-11:30am
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Middle School Educators
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Fridays
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10:00am-12:00pm
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Preview of Open Access for All
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Oregon CIS will be piloting a new ambassador peer mentoring program for high school students. There will be five schools selected to participate this year and they will receive customized training and swag to share with students. Please fill out this survey if you would like to apply to participate.
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FAFSA/ORSAA is Now Open
The first step for students to gain access to financial aid is by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Oregon Student Aid Application (ORSAA). The FAFSA/ORSAA is used to determine eligibility for financial aid opportunities including Oregon financial aid programs like the Oregon Opportunity Grant, the Oregon Promise Grant, and many need-based OSAC scholarships. Many colleges and universities also use the FAFSA or ORSAA to determine eligibility for financial aid opportunities. The 2023-24 FAFSA and ORSAA and Oregon Promise Grant are now open.
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6 Ways to Pay for College Resource
Utilize the Oregon Goes to College resource presentation on the 6 Ways to Pay for College with students and families. The presentation covers grants, scholarships, work-study, loans, savings and other resources.
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College Board Counselor Workshops
Review Counselor Workshops to receive updates on College Board programs and higher education trends so you’re ready to support your students for the 2022-23 school year.
ODE’s Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Framework & Standards Update
The Oregon Department of Education recruited and appointed a Phase 2 SEL Framework & Standards Advisory Group to build from and reflect the recommendations provided to the State Board of Education from the Phase 1 SEL Framework & Standards Advisory Group in the “Preliminary Description of the Proposed Social Emotional Learning Standards Framework for Oregon.” ODE is excited to have several school counseling, school social work, and school psychology representatives serving in the group. For more information, how to engage in this work, or to follow the Phase 2 SEL Advisory Group, please visit ODE’s Social Emotional Learning website.
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988 Nationwide Launch
988 is the new National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. School educators, healthcare practitioners, and other school staff can spread this number through resources or promotion around school. This service is free, confidential, and multilingual. Many organizations are offering free training and resources so you can be best prepared to utilize this resource. Explore the following links for more information:
Resources for School Mental Health Providers and School Personnel
The Southeast MHTTC School Mental Health Initiative is collaborating with the Center of Excellence on LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health Equity to support school mental health providers as they increase their skills as affirming providers to better support LGBTQ+ students. They have worked together to create the Toolbox for Affirmatively Supporting Youth, which includes webinars and resources such as the informational Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Gender Expression (SOGIE) recording and glossary of commonly used terminology in LGBTQ+ communities.
Care & Connection Campaign
Last year, we were excited to see that more than half of Oregon’s school districts kicked off the school year with Care & Connection. Many of you continued to devote time to cultivating healthy relationships and communities throughout the school year. ODE has designed a number of resources and tools to help school personnel facilitate continued care and connection this school year with students and each other.
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 Parent and Educator Resource Guide to Section 504 in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools
This resource summarizes key requirements of Section 504, and aims to increase understanding of these requirements for both parents and members of the school community. This guide provides answers to questions that the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights has received on Federal civil rights laws, which protects students with disabilities in public schools, and in particular, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504).
Ensuring Student Focal Group Safety and Privacy Resource
This resource guide is intended to offer safety and privacy recommendations and resources for those engaging with students and families in the school community. When planning for engagement, it is important to understand which communities may be particularly at risk of experiencing harm as a result of participating in community engagement efforts. This resource aims to help plan for community engagement activities that reduce the potential for students, families and community members to experience harm, danger, or breaches of trust. It also provides recommendations for how to address harm when it occurs within your community, tend to impact, and restore trust. Community engagement is at the heart of supporting focal student groups and centering their voices, families, and communities in the design, implementation and use of resources.
 Oregon School Counselor Association 2022 Annual Conference
OSCA 22 is just one week away and they are getting excited to see all of you who can attend. It’s not too late to register. For more information, including day of schedule and workshop listings, visit the OSCA Conference webpage.
Day/Date: Friday, November 4, 2022
Start time: 8:00-5:00 PM PST
Location: Clackamas Community College
19600 Molalla Ave.
Oregon City, OR 97045
Max capacity: 300 attendees
Theme: "Authentically Brilliant"
Featuring: Brian Coleman, 2019 ASCA School Counselor of the Year
Oregon Math Pathways: HS Counselors & Higher Education Admissions Webinar Series
A three-part webinar series about high school math pathways is taking place this fall. High school counselors, post-secondary admissions officers, and others who advise and support students can learn more about the implementation of the adopted 2+1 Mathematics Course Framework within the revised 2021 Oregon Math Standards. Click on the links below to register or to watch the recording of the first webinar.
Webinar 1: A New Calculus for College Admissions
- Wednesday, October 12 @ 3:30 PM (Recording)
- Presenters: Pam Burdman & Melodie Baker, Just Equations; Mark Freed & Beth Wigham, Oregon Department of Education
Webinar 2: “A Tale of Two Tails” - Algebra 1 Repetition Report and TAG Student Experiences
- Thursday, December 1 @ 3:30 PM (Registration)
- Presenters: Isabella Jacoby, Angela Allen, Mark Freed & Beth Wigham, Oregon Department of Education
Webinar 3: Next Steps & Best Practices for 2023-24 Course Planning
- Thursday, January 12 @ 3:30 PM (Registration)
- Presenters: TBD - Mark Freed & Beth Wigham, Oregon Department of Education
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New Canvas Course: “Oregon Math Project: Tools for Math Reform and Adoption”
Multnomah and Clackamas ESDs are launching a free professional learning course on Canvas titled “Oregon Math Project: Tools for Math Reform and Adoption.” Framed around the four cornerstones of the Oregon Math Project, the course is designed to support district and school teams in creating a vision for mathematics education, transition to the 2021 Oregon Math Standards, and implement Ambitious Math Teaching practices. The intended participants for the course include counselors, educators, and administrators. For more information on when the counselor module is offered and to register, please refer to the course flyer and join the Canvas course.
Cultural Inclusiveness and Equity WISE Modules
Cultural Inclusiveness and Equity WISE modules can serve as a companion training to Oregon’s Classroom WISE modules. K-12 educators and school staff will learn how inequities in education impact student mental health and how implicit bias influences our perceptions and responses. Building on this foundation, educators and school staff will learn culturally inclusive classroom strategies to support student mental health. This is a FREE 3-part training, developed by the Central East MHTTC in partnership with the National Center for School Mental Health.
U.S. Department of Education - Mental Health Learning Series
The U.S. Department of Education hosted a 3-part webinar series on promoting best practices, resources and understanding existing barriers to mental health services for students. This webinar series tackles pressing issues facing the field and highlights ways to support student mental health, increase access to services, and support the whole child. The webinars share best practices and lessons learned from schools and districts across the U.S. and features national experts.
National Center for School Mental Health Webinars
The National Center for School Mental Health hosts webinars on a range of topics related to improving learning and promoting the mental health and success of students.
- CARE Best Practices in Mental Health: Universal Mental Health Promotion - Tier 1
- CARE Best Practices in Mental Health: Early Intervention and Treatment in Schools - Tier 2 & 3
Disclaimer: This newsletter will share announcements, research, resources and opportunities in Oregon as well as offerings nationally that may be of interest to you. Please note that unless hosted or facilitated by the Oregon Department of Education (ODE), any professional learning shared here have not been endorsed by ODE, but are being provided as relevant opportunities for professionals to consider.
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