Morning Minute for Wednesday May 15th
- Classroom spending is now closed. This was communicated out a week or two ago. This would be for items from allotted classroom supplies/materials. Items to support end of year activities are not included, but should be vetted prior to purchase.
- Last week Spencer and I met with a representative from University of Oregon's Ballmer Institute (located on the Concordia Campus). There are several district middle schools who are currently working with the institute and practicum students are being "deployed". This may be in our future, not next year, but for now it was to gain information. One thing that came out of this meeting was an opportunity for professional development. If you are interested in adding some credits this is a great opporutniy. I am thinking about applying and am have strongly encouraged my husband to do the same (so he can move over to the last column!). Here is the information:
The University of Oregon's Ballmer Institute offers a three-course, year-long graduate microcredential in child behavioral health. Over the past two years many staff have participated in the program and interest has often exceeded available capacity. They are making the opportunity available again this year to Portland area school partners, including providing scholarships for the full cost of tuition
The program provides educators and other youth serving professionals with evidence-based behavioral health practices designed to promote child behavioral health and support well-being. The courses span important topics such as developing and maintaining healthy relationships, self-regulation, and trauma-informed supports. You can learn more here. You will also find a brochure attached.
Educators and youth-serving professionals participating in the program are eligible to receive a scholarship for the full cost of tuition and fees. They expect to award over 100 scholarships this year!
1. Please share this info with any/all of your team members who may be interested.
2. Please have them direct any questions to ballmerinstitute@uoregon.
Prospective students must apply by the June 15, 2024 deadline.
- If you were not at today's staff meeting here is the link: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1vElDlRp4BwCT3kV1XEl28Cu5GsidV8Dcgwd7zjjCC4Q/edit?usp=sharing. We do ask you complete the survey to help impart change.
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