TOPIC

DATE

LOCATION

COST

PRE-REGISTRATION & ORGANIZATION

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

100's of Problem-Student Problem Solvers

Oct 9-10 or Oct 9th or Oct. 10th

Century Hotel, Tualatin

$169 - 2 days

$129 one day

financial aid available

Preferred. Ruth Wells, Youth Change, 275 N 3rd St, Woodburn OR 97071. 800.545.5736, Fax: 503.982.7910, Email: dwells@youthchg.com

You name the behavior problems. We deliver solutions. Get innovative methods for work refusal, out-of-control behavior, poor motivation, bad attitudes, poor attendance, apathy, and more from the “Breakthrough Strategies” Workshop.

2008 AALI: An Integrative Approach to Reading Assessment

Oct. 10

8:30am - 11:45am

Room 301

828 E 11th St Eugene

$75 - 4 CPU’s

1 grad credit for $150 additional

Preferred. Jill Schwimmer, Ph.D., Reading World, Inc. PO Box 50957, Eugene OR 97405. 541.579.6332, Fax: 541.485.5607, Email: jschwimmer@readingworld.net

Learn to assess accuracy, fluency, and comprehension in an integrated manner at a natural reading pace. This is a fresh and productive look at “running records.” It might even be fun. Hands on experience.

2008 AALI: Creating Wonderful Readers & Nothing Less

Grades 3rd - 12th

Oct. 10

1pm-4:15pm

Room 301

828 E 11th St Eugene

$75 -4 CPU’s

1 grad credit for $150 additional

Preferred. Jill Schwimmer, Ph.D., Reading World, Inc. PO Box 50957, Eugene OR 97405. 541.579.6332, Fax: 541.485.5607, Email: jschwimmer@readingworld.net

An intervention for struggling readers. The why (theory), the what (method) and the how (application) through a constructivist approach. Learn to instruct small groups and individuals in eliminating reading problems.

2008 AALI: Differentiated Instruction/Brain Based Teaching Strategies

Oct. 10

1pm-4:15 pm

Rm 201

828 E 11th St. Eugene

$75 -4 CPU’s

$225 = 1 grad semester credit

Preferred. Barbara Miller, Educational Explorations, 2625 Riverview St, Eugene OR 97403. 541.344.3306, Fax: 541.344.3306, Email: explore@efn.org

Differentiated instructional strategies to meet the needs of all learners through principles of differentiated instruction. Teacher friendly ways to easily & effectively meet the needs of diverse student populations.

2008 AALI: Humor in the Classroom

Oct. 10

8:30a-11:45am

Rm 201

828 E 11th St. Eugene

$75 -4 CPU’s

$225 - 1 grad semester

credit

Preferred. Barbara Miller, Educational Explorations, 2625 Riverview St, Eugene OR 97403. 541.344.3306, Fax: 541.344.3306, Email: explore@efn.org

Challenge the idea that learning is “work.” Explore ways to “hook” retention through appropriate humor. Reach even learning-resistant student. Develop lessons and teaching styles to make learning & teaching fun!

2008 Brain Gym® for Educators and Therapists

Oct. 10

5210 Canyon Way,

Eugene

$100 by 9/30

$120 after

$56 one U of O credit

Required. Mariya Masters, PO Box 5313, Eugene OR 97405. 541.342.3669, Email: mariya@efn.org

Imagine~calmer, more focused students! Learn how to do, and how to easily use Brain Gym® to increase your students’ self-regulation, motivation, self esteem, and success in learning and performance. K-12, all skill levels.

3D Animation:

Making Science Fun!

Oct. 10

6525 SW Alfred St, Tigard

$60

Required. Bev Standish, Digital Elf Studios, 6525 SW Alfred St, Tigard OR 97223. 503.977.1921, Email: b.standish@comcast.net

Today’s magical world of 3D animation requires total immersion into math, science, physics, art and mucic. Come explore using state of the art computers. More info: www.digitalelfstudios.com

9th Annual EERC/OWP Lit Conference K-12

Oct. 10

Willagillespie Elem. School, 1125 Willagil- lespie, Eugene

$35 EERC mbrs,

$60 non mbr

Preferred. Karen Antikajian, Emerald Empire Reading Council, Oregon Writing Project, PO Box 259, Cheshire OR 97419. 541.998.6584, Fax: 541.998.2554, Email: kantikajian@cvcable.com

All-day conference. 6-7 choices during each of three 90 minute sessions. Can attend morning only ($25/$50). U of O credit available. See <www.literacylane.org> for information and program.

A Dam & A Hatchery: Great Places to Learn about Hydropower & Salmon

Oct. 10

Bonneville Lock & Dam

I-84, Exit 40

Free!

Required. Robin Norris, US Army Corps of Engineers, Bonneville Lock & Dam, Cascade Locks OR 97014. 541.374.4563, Fax: 541.374.4516, Email: robin.c.norris@usace.army.mil

Bonneville Lock and Dam and Bonneville Fish Hatchery are popular field trip destinations. Experience our interactive programs and discover what each facility has to offer your students. Take home free teacher’s guides and resources.

ADD/ADHD, Aspergers, SED Problem-Solvers

Oct 9-10 or Oct 9th or Oct. 10th

Century Hotel, Tualatin

$169 -2 days

$129 one day

financial aid available

Preferred. Ruth Wells, Youth Change, 275 N 3rd St, Woodburn OR 97071. 800.545.5736, Fax: 503.982.7910, Email: dwells@youthchg.com

Learn 100's of new problem stopping interventions for ADD, work refusal, Aspergers, anger, poor motivation, & emotional problems. The “Breakthrough Strategies” Workshop makes working with difficult students less difficult. PDUs, credit.

Aggression/Violence Problem Solvers

Oct 9-10 or Oct 9th or Oct. 10th

Century Hotel, Tualatin

$169 -2 days

$129 one day

financial aid available

Preferred. Ruth Wells, Youth Change, 275 N 3rd St, Woodburn OR 97071. 800.545.5736, Fax: 503.982.7910, Email: dwells@youthchg.com

Learn hundreds of real world tools to prevent/stop violence, disruption, defiance, disrespect and misconduct. The “Breakthrough Strategies” Workshop delivers critical violence prevention methods that are often omitted from teacher training.

$175

PDU's provided

At Risk Student Problem-Solvers

Oct 9-10 or Oct 9th or Oct, 10th

Century Hotel, Tualatin

$169 2 days

$129 one day

financial aid available

Preferred. Ruth Wells, Youth Change, 275 N 3rd St, Woodburn OR 97071. 800.545.5736, Fax: 503.982.7910, Email: dwells@youthchg.com

Got at-risk students? Learn dozens of motivation-makers and attitude-busters, plus get hundreds of surprising tools to turnaround work refusal, apathy, failure, truancy, disrespect, more from the “Breakthrough Strategies” workshop.

Avoiding Science Anxiety

Oct. 10

Science Factory,

Eugene

$10 per participant

Required. Kevin Kurtz, Science Factory, 2300 Leo Harris Parkway, Eugene OR 97401. 541.682.7888, Fax: 541.484.9027, Email: info@sciencefactory.org

Elementary teachers will explore classroom activities, children’s books and other resources, as well as watch a planetarium show, that can help them teach science without a science background. 9 am to noon.

Awesome Ideas to Turnaround Work Refusal

Oct 9-10 or Oct 9th or Oct. 10th

Century Hotel, Tualatin

$169 2 days

$129 one day

financial aid available

Preferred. Ruth Wells, Youth Change, 275 N 3rd St, Woodburn OR 97071. 800.545.5736, Fax: 503.982.7910, Email: dwells@youthchg.com

Get dozens of ground breaking techniques to motivate under performing students to work harder in school. The “Breakthrough Strategies” Workshop explains how to maximize refuser’s output, attendance, motivation, and attitude.

Children’s Music Activities for Classroom or Music Room

Oct. 10

Sparks Center, Willamette Univ., Salem

$100 incl book, cd, PDU’s

Preferred, Pat Harris, Kid Tunes Inc., 2619 Berkeley St, Klammath Falls OR 97601. 541.883.3982, Email: galliump@charter.net

Hands-on exciting music activities for Pre K-4th and beyond. Easy to use, kid proven curriculum related. Great for scheduled music or for transitions. 6 PDU’s or opt. Grad credit $45 + extra on-site hour.

Class Management and Motivation-Builders

Oct 9-10 or Oct 9th or Oct. 10th

Century Hotel, Tualatin

$169 2 days

$129 1 day

financial aid avail/ PDU’s

Preferred. Ruth Wells, Youth Change, 275 N 3rd St, Woodburn OR 97071. 800.545.5736, Fax: 503.982.7910, Email: dwells@youthchg.com

100's of new classroom management and motivation tools not included in your training. The “Breakthrough Strategies” Workshop delivers state-of-the-art methods to turn around work refusal, disruptions, conflict, disinterest, apathy, failure.

COFLT/WAFLT Joint Language Teachers’ Conference

Oct 10-11

Hilton Hotel, Vancouver WA

$115 by 10/3

$65 full time stdnt/retired

Preferred. Bob Willner or Candy Lang, COFLT, PO Box 111, Salem OR 97308. 503.584.7100, Fax 503.584.7102, Email: coflt@chemeketa.edu

“Cross Cultural Communication:” is the theme of this two day conference for Language Teachers and others, featuring 60+ presentations by university and K-12 educators, exhibits, multi cultural dining, other activities. Grad.credit & PDU’s

Elect to Lead: Vote for Libraries, Literacy and Learning

Oct 9, 10, 11

Oregon Convention Ctr, Portland

$150 conf only + $150 ext. session

Preferred. JoAnn Klassen, OASL/WLMA 2008 Conference, PO Box 122, West Linn OR 97068. Email: registration08@comcast.net

Join OR and WA school librarians for 2+ exciting days with 120 concurrent sessions; 20+ extended sessions; national and local authors: banquet with noted author Frank McCourt. Information and registration at www.oemawlma2008.org

History of Oregon: Ideas for Teaching Native American History

Oct. 10

9am - noon

Museum of Nat. History, Eugene

$10

Required. Ann Craig, Museum of Natural and Cultural History, 1224 Univ. of Oregon, Eugene OR 97403. 541.346.3116, Fax: 541.346.5334, Email: acraig@uoregon.edu

K-12 educators will learn ideas and activities for enlivening history curriculum with archaeology and oral traditions. Includes a packet of activity materials, a DVD set, and continental breakfast.

Inquiring Minds

Pre K - 6th

Oct. 10

Madison Elem, Coos Bay

$30 mbr

$55 non mbr

Preferred. April Hoy, Driftwood Reading Council, 840 N Morrison, Coos Bay OR 97420. 541.888.2248, Email: aprilh@coos-bay.k12.or.us

A morning of inquiry science, art and literacy. Discussion of current issues in education. Presented by classroom teachers on the beautiful Oregon Coast. Hands on and Minds on!

Insects, Inc

Grades K-6

Oct. 10

OMSI, Portland

$115

Preferred. Registration office, OMSI, 1945 SE Water Ave, Portland OR 97214. 503.797.4661, Fax: 503.239.7800, Email: register@omsi.edu

Have students crawling with excitement, integrating the world of insects into your classroom! Topics: camouflage, mimicry, life cycles, pollination, agricultural engineering, hands-on identification/collection. Receive tools, curriculum.

Leadership & Student Activities

Oct. 10 all day, Oct. 9 evening

Hood River Inn, Hood River

$135 includes all meals

Required. Nancy Moen, Oregon Association of Student Councils, 707 13th St SE Ste 100, Salem OR 97301. 503.480.7206, Fax 503.581.9840, Email: nancy@oasc.org

Featuring trainers for Top 20 Teens, an innovative program designed to help student reach their full potential. Not limited to student council! Great training for all staff! Easy to apply back at your school.

Lions Quest K-12 Service Learning

Oct.10

PSU, Portland

$76 by 9/25

Required. Cathie Anderson, PSU Graduate School of Education, PO Box 751, Portland OR 97207. 503.725.8321, Fax: 503.725.5599, Email: andersonc@pdx.edu

Teachers will experience better classroom management while students develop classroom rules, demonstrate respect and learn how to negotiate with their peers. Students learn how to become positive role models.

Lions Quest K-12 Service Learning

Oct 10

Holiday Inn Express, Roseburg

Free

Required. Karina Felix, Oregon Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation, 1410 SW Morrison St, Ste 760, Portland OR 97205. 503.827.6952, Fax: 503.827.6958, Email: karina.felix@orlions.org

Learn how to integrate the service-learning methodology into any school subject using case studies; and learn about the strong link between service-learning, academic achievement and success in school.

Lions Quest Managing Anger, Resolving Conflict and Preventing Violence

Oct. 10

Western Oregon Univ, Monmouth

$76 by 9/25

Required. WOU Extended Programs, Carissa Williams, 345 N Monmouth Ave, Monmouth OR 97361. 503.838.8707, Fax 503.838.8473, Email: williamsc@wou.edu

Teachers will experience better classroom management while students develop classroom rules, demonstrate respect and learn how to negotiate with their peers. Students learn how to become positive role models.

Lions Quest Managing Anger, Resolving Conflict and Preventing Violence

Oct. 11

Holiday Inn Express, Roseburg

Free

Required. Karina Felix, Oregon Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation, 1410 SW Morrison St, Ste 760, Portland OR 97205. 503.827.6952, Fax: 503.827.6958, Email: karina.felix@orlions.org

Teachers will experience better classroom management while students develop classroom rules, demonstrate respect and learn how to negotiate with their peers. Students learn how to become positive role models.

Mastering Composition: Program of Prisms

Oct. 10

White Stag Block,

70 NW Couch St., Portland

$164 by 9/26, $189 after, $260 incl 1 credit

Preferred. Patrick Burn, Continuing Education, 1277 University of Oregon, Eugene OR 97403. 541.346.4231, Fax: 541.346.3545, Email: ctrinfo@uoregon.edu

“Program of Prism” offers a comprehensive approach to understanding and improving composition. Looking to markedly improve your student’s writing:? This is it. Watch their writing skills grow quickly and dramatically!

No-Hassle Messy Science with a WOW!

Grades K-8

Oct. 10

OMSI, Portland

$115

Preferred. Registration office, OMSI, 1945 SE Water Ave, Portland OR 97214. 503.797.4661, Fax: 503.239.7800, Email: register@omsi.edu

Experience a workshop chock-full of affordable, inquiry based, standards aligned activities. Includes 460 page manual, complete set-up instructions, scientific explanation for various ages, extensions to broaden understanding.

OCTE English Language Arts Fall Conference

Oct. 10

Lake Oswego HS, Lake Oswego

$60 OCTE mbr, $70 non mbr, $30 stdt/retired

Preferred. B.J. Wiegele, Oregon Council of Teachers of English, 14867 SE Orchid Ave, Milwaukie OR 97267. Email: bjwiegele@aol.com

“On Visual Literacy: Pairing Words and Images” K-12 conference sessions and workshops. Earn PDU’s, continental breakfast & lunch included. Strands: State Benchmarks, Reading Instruction, Literature, Teaching Strategies. PSU credit available.

Oregon AEYC

Fall Conference

Oct. 10 & 11

Oregon Convention Ctr, Portland

$65 OAEYCE mbr,

$100 non mbr

Preferred. OregonAEYC, PO Box 1455, Tualatin OR 97062. 503.233.0190, Fax: 503.233.0185, Email: oregonaeyc@covad.net

Explore multiple options of programming for children birth through age 8. Explore techniques for ADD/ADHD, art, community collaborations, games, guidance, leadership, observation, science, social justice, special needs, and MORE.

Organizing Your Classroom, by Anne Donaca Sullivan

Oct. 10

Lakewood Center, 368 S State St. Lake Oswego

$285 1 PSU credit, or $230 no credit

Preferred. TINT, PO Box 426, West Linn Or 97068. 503.636.0717, Fax 503.636.6650, Email: tint@easystreet.net. Register at www.tint-edu.com

Explore strategies for organizing and managing a successful classroom environment where maximum learning can occur. Organization strategies for classroom structure, students & self. Communication practices with students, parents and peers.

Peggy Sharp: Keeping Them Reading in a Technological World

Oct. 10

Parish MS, 802 Capitol St NE, Salem

$35 by 10/1, $40 after 10/1

Preferred. Kathy Bowers, Capital Reading Council, PO Box 946, Salem OR 97308. 503.399.3075, Fax: 503.391.4088, Email: bowers_kathy@salkeiz.k12.or.us

Acclaimed national presenter Peggy Sharp will present a look at the best new books for your readers with strategies for using them (and your old favorites) in your reading program.

Reading - Principles/Foundation

Oct 10 & 11

Sch of Ed, Willamette University, Salem

$450 (2 credits)

Required. Sandy Smith, Center for Excellence in Teaching WU School of Ed, 900 State St, Salem OR 97301. 503.370.6954, Fax: 503.375.5478, Email: slsmith@willamette.edu

Intro course for Reading endorsement program, which is 19 quarter hours. More courses offered this & other terms. May be taken as professional development only. May be offered partly on-line.

Robotics Made Easy

Grades - 12 (and any grade Talented and Gifted)

Oct. 10

OMSI, Portland

$115

Preferred. Registration office, OMSI, 1945 SE Water Ave, Portland OR 97214. 503.797.4661, Fax: 503.239.7800, Email: register@omsi.edu

Try ways to introduce robotics into your classroom. Using LEGO®MindstormsNXT robots, write programs, test instructions on obstacle course! Explore variety of systems, get activities, resources, sample programs. No experience required.

Teaching the Holocaust

Oct. 10

Lake Oswego HS, Lake Oswego

$60 mbr, $70 non mbr by 9/30

$80 on site

Preferred. Susan Murai, OCTE, Sunset HS, 13840 NW Cornell Rd.,Portland OR 97229. 503.259.5050, Email: susan_murai@beavton.k12.or.us or elainecoughlin@pacificu.edu

“Lessons for a Broken World”. This workshop will allow teachers to learn to incorporate resources and provide lesson plan ideas for teaching the holocaust in English classes.

Theatre Arts - Oregon Theatre Arts Association

Oct. 10

McMenamins Kennedy School, Portland

$50

Preferred. Jeff Hall, Oregon Theatre Arts Association, 9000 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy, Portland OR 97225. 503.292.2996x7472, Email: jhall@jesuitportland.org

Oregon’s leading theatre educators, professionals, and organizations share valuable resources to use with your students. Featured is a keynote address by Chris Coleman of Portland Center Stage. Develop statewide partnerships!

Weather or Not

 Grades 2-8

Oct. 10

OMSI, Portland

$115

Preferred. Registration office, OMSI, 1945 SE Water Ave, Portland OR 97214. 503.797.4661, Fax: 503.239.7800, Email: register@omsi.edu

Explore highs, lows of weather; how pressure, temperature, moisture, solar energy make weather. Practical ways to incorporate reading, math into science. Receive tools, activities, NSTA book, Stop Faking It!: Air, Water and Weather.

Write On!: Exceptional Writing Practices for Every Classroom

Oct. 10 8:30m- Noon

Blanchet School, 4373 Market St NE, Salem

$40

Preferred. Heather Woodard or Melody Munger, Oregon Writing Project, 315 Frontier Dr, Gates OR 97346. 503.897.2795, Email: melodymunger722@gmail.com

Research-driven writing practices to support early literacy, through middle school practices that encourage observational and analytical writing, to promoting high school “write to learn strategies” across a variety of subjects.

OTHER EVENTS / OTHER DATES - LISTED BY DATE

TOPIC

DATE

LOCATION

COST

PRE-REGISTRATION & ORGANIZATION

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Oregon Council for the Social Studies Conference: Learning From Each Other

Sept 27

Sprague HS, Salem

$45 reg, $15 retired/ student

Preferred. Gail Vander Heide, Oregon Council for the Social Studies, PO Box 2131, Salem OR 97308. 541.760.2781, Email: gail@vanderheides.com

Presentations include: ODE on Diploma & Essential Skills; Oregon Geographic Alliance Online Student Atlas, Classroom Law Project Youth Summit on Voting, Oregon 150 Birthday Lessons, Pre-service Social Studies Workshop, Many more.

A to Z Kindergarten Style

Oct. 4

Deer Creek Elem, Tigard

$65 OAEYC mbr, $100 non mbr

Required. OregonAEYC, PO Box 1455, Tualatin OR 97062. 503.233.0190, Fax: 503.233.0185, Email: oregonaeyc@covad.net

Explore a teacher’s alphabet of everything that is special about Kindergarten. Explore techniques for assessment, class management, DIBELS, field trips, math, quilting, reading, science, songs, stories, writing and much MORE.

Natural Systems and Art: Salmon Focus

Oct. 4

Tryon Creek State Park, SW Portland

$50 for class + $50 for credit

Required. Stephanie Wagner, Friends of Tryon Creek State Park, 11321 SW Terwilliger Blvd., Portland OR 97219. 503.636.4398, Fax: 503.636.5318, Email: stephanie@tryonfriends.org

Learn the physiology and life cycle of Pacific salmon through a multi-step art project, afternoon hike observing healthy salmon habitat and hands-on water quality testing. Participants will receive complete activity packet.

Fall Continuing Administrative License Course

TBD

Sch of Ed, Willamette University, Salem

$275 per quarter-hour credit

Required. Sandy Smith, Center for Excellence in Teaching WU School of Ed, 900 State St, Salem OR 97301. 503.370.6954, Fax: 503.375.5478, Email: slsmith@willamette.edu

CAL courses offered throughout the year, program is non-cohort and 26 quarter hours.

ESOL - Methods & Materials

10/25 &

12/08

Sch of Ed, Willamette University, Salem

$675 (225 per credit)

Required. Sandy Smith, Center for Excellence in Teaching WU School of Ed, 900 State St, Salem OR 97301. 503.370.6954, Fax: 503.375.5478, Email: slsmith@willamette.edu

Core course for ESOL Endorsement Program, which is 19 quarter hours. More courses offered this term (starting Sept) and other terms. May be taken as professional development only (non-cohort program). Also 2 spring 2009 dates tba.

Grant- Writing Basics

Nov. 15

Sch of Ed, Willamette University, Salem

$225 (1 quarter credit)

Required. Sandy Smith, Center for Excellence in Teaching WU School of Ed, 900 State St, Salem OR 97301. 503.370.6954, Fax: 503.375.5478, Email: slsmith@willamette.edu

Grant-writing process in education: sources, proposal content, writing tips, and visuals. Building a cohesive proposal: objectives, budget, evaluation. Taught by the “5 Million Dollar Grant Writer” and “Lady with the Golden Pen.”

ESOL & Reading Praxis Study Courses

see last column

Sch of Ed, Willamette University, Salem

$225 each (1 credit)

Required. Sandy Smith, Center for Excellence in Teaching WU School of Ed, 900 State St, Salem OR 97301. 503.370.6954, Fax: 503.375.5478, Email: slsmith@willamette.edu

Fall - ESOL: 10/11 & 11/4;

Reading Specialist: 10/3 & 4 (two spring classes each, as well); Prep work for fall tests.

Special Education Program - 38 quarter credits

6/2009

   to

7/2010

Sch of Ed, Willamette University, Salem

$225 per quarter-hr credit

Required. Sandy Smith, Center for Excellence in Teaching WU School of Ed, 900 State St, Salem OR 97301. 503.370.6954, Fax: 503.375.5478, Email: slsmith@willamette.edu

Cohort program (14 months: June 2009 - July 2010); apply by 2/1/09

Initial Administrative License Program

cohort begins July 2009

Sch of Ed, Willamette University, Salem

$275 per credit

Required. Sandy Smith, Center for Excellence in Teaching WU School of Ed, 900 State St, Salem OR 97301. 503.370.6954, Fax: 503.375.5478, Email: slsmith@willamette.edu

28 credit, cohort program over 11 months (July - May); must have 3 years as full-time educator, master’s degree & current license. Laptop required. Application best by 2-1-09.

Summer Seminar in Mexico for Teachers

June-July 2009

Puebla, Mexico

$2975 (est.) instruction, r&b, field trips

Required. Bob Willner or Candy Lang, Oregon International Council, PO Box 111, Salem OR 97308. 503-584-7100, Fax: 503-584-7102, Email: oic@chemeketa.edu

Includes 80 hours Spanish language instruction, 20 hrs teaching methods, homestays including meals, field trips & Mexico City tour. Ten OSU credits - extra cost option. Two week option also available at $2200.