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    • « Kids need goals | Home | YES WE CAN! »

    Mark your calendars! OSBA 62nd Annual Convention

    By Tobi Kibel Piatek | November 3, 2008

    Oregon School Board Association
    62nd Annual Convention
    November 13 - 16
    Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront Hotel

    Every child deserves a future that embraces a world of new opportunities and knowledge. Our schools must prepare every student to succeed in the world, providing the skills and insight that will help them adapt and learn throughout their lives. As leaders in our schools and communities, you must believe in the promise of the future - and you must believe your work helps to make every future count. Click here for information and registration

    Among the many offerings at this year’s convention, (click here to view the schedule of events) two are related to our project, Making Connections:

    1. Making Connections: Strong relationships keep kids in school
    Making Connections is an online relationship-building tool created by Oregonians for Oregonians who work with kids. One-on-one students/adult relationships make students more successful in school and more likely to graduate. Making Connections was developed to lower the turnover rate among adult professionals and volunteers. Panelists explain how the lessons, activities and support from peers helped them create connections with students, improve their experience and enrich their community.

    Time: Friday, November 14 at 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
    Location: Willamette Room
    Presented by: Emma Burkhart, teacher, Rigler Elementary
    Brendan Bassett, lead program coordinator, Metropolitan Family Service
    Toni Plato, program administrator,
    Portland State University
    Jeff Renfro, project manager: Making Connections, Innovation Partnership

     

    I will be presenting on Saturday – I hope to see you there.


    2. The third R: Relationships

    School districts need relationship help! This session explores the importance of relationships to schools and community. Although research shows that rigor, relevance and relationships are the keys to educational success, the first two get the bulk of our time and money. This session teaches you how to achieve this essential competency and explores how school districts can support teachers and mentors in building strong, culturally competent relationships. The content and strategies are based on research collected by a panel of 30 community leaders and professionals from education, business and government.

    Time: Saturday, November 15 at 2-3:30 p.m.
    Location: Medford Room
    Presented by: Tobi Kibel Piatek, education consultant,
    Portland State University, Graduate School of Education

    Topics: Resources for Mentor, Resources for Teacher, Upcoming Events |

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