Region 8 - Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Team
Are you passionate about supporting students with traumatic brain injuries within special education? Join our region's TBI team (Region 8) and be part of a collaborative network making a real impact. We have a multi-disciplinary team consisting of 50+ team members, and we would love to have you join us!
🧠 Who should join?
- School Nurses
- School Psychologists
- Occupational Therapists
- Physical Therapists
- Special Education Teachers
- Early Childhood/Early Learning Staff
- Other Education Professionals - Administrative/Certified/Classified
🧠 Why join?
- Quarterly meetings with guest speakers and peer collaboration
- Access to a shared drive of TBI resources and training materials
- Monthly email updates with the latest TBI news and learning opportunities
- Flexible office hours for individual support
- Connect with Region 8 TBI Liaison
🧠 What are the requirements?
- Employed by a School District in Clatsop, Columbia, Tillamook, or Washington County
- Supervisor approval
- Complete 5 hours of TBI-related training yearly (live, webinars, recordings, etc.)
- Review the team onboarding checklist and manual after becoming a member
🧠 What's on the 2026-27 meeting schedule?
🗓️ Tuesday, October 20, 2026
10:00 am – 1:00 pm | In-Person - Hillsboro | Lunch Provided!
Guest Speaker: Melaney Grenz, The Center on Brain Injury Research and Training
Optional Office Hour: Same Day | 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Virtual
🗓️ Tuesday, December 15, 2026
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm | Virtual
Optional Office Hour: Same Day | 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Virtual
🗓️ Thursday, February 25, 2027
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm | Virtual
Optional Office Hour: Same Day | 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Virtual
🗓️ Thursday, April 22, 2027
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm | Virtual
Optional Office Hour: Same Day | 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Virtual
Your level of involvement is up to you—we welcome everyone, even if you can’t make every meeting.
Once registered, Malory Turner will contact you with next steps. Let’s work together to better support students with TBI.
Questions: Malory Turner, Region 8 TBI Liaison - MaTurner@nwresd.k12.or.us
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