Member-Led Professional Learning
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Spring Professional Learning
Upcoming Short-Form Learning
Learn in 15 minutes to 1 day in these short-form learning opportunities.
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Efficiency Strategies for SPED Educators
April 18 at 5:00pm: Enhance efficiency with strategies for IEPs, stakeholder communications, and to-do lists.
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Introduction to Mindfulness: Skills, Tools, & Benefits
May 1 at 5:00pm: We will discuss awareness, attention, “monkey mind”, genuine happiness, and more!
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Understanding Early Literacy & The Science of Reading
May 9 at 5:00pm: Join member experts and ODE to explore the Science of Reading and the Oregon Early Literacy Framework.
Featured Opportunities
Join fellow union members at these upcoming OEA events.
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Grading for Equity K-8
April 15-May 20 Grading for Equity: What it is, Why it matters, and How it can transform schools and classrooms. A book study for K-8 educators. One graduate credit available (optional).
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SPED Connect Affinity Group
April & May: An affinity group aimed at fostering connection, unity, and support among Special Educators throughout our state. Sessions will provide networking, resource sharing, and community building.
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OEA Representative Assembly
April 19-20 • Every April, hundreds of OEA members from across the state gather together to chart new business and elect new leaders of our union for the upcoming year.
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