Special EDge
November 13th, 2025
December 4, 2025
A Short Note
We hope you had a restful break and found time to reconnect with the people and activities that bring you energy and joy. As we move into the coming weeks—which can be full of big emotions for students, from excitement to uncertainty—please take time to care for yourself, too. Your well-being matters, and taking a moment to pause and refuel helps in being able to continue showing up with compassion and steadiness for our students.
Elementary Learning Specialist Math Opportunity with Kerry Morton
Transform your mathematics classroom and build a truly inclusive learning environment! We invite K-5 Classroom and Special Education Teachers to join a powerful professional learning series focused on enhancing mathematics instruction and inclusive practices using Amplify Desmos Math and get PAID! Learn more here. Register here.
25-26 Professional Development Calendar
Click to see the Student Services professional learning plan. Reminder: There are Inclusion EA trainings on every job alike and END! Yay!
Important Dates and Upcoming Events
- December 5: End of Trimester (BTA, REALMS, LPHS)
- December 10: Specialist Job-Alike SIW
- December 17: Teacher Directed SIW
- December 22-January 2: Winter Break
- January 30: End of Semester
- February 27: CPI Initial Training
- March 10: CPI Refresher Training
- May 12: CPI Refresher Training
*CPI Registration: Click HERE
Action Items
- Elementary Learning Specialists check out the information from Kerry Morton
- Save the Date for upcoming events
Contributions to the Blog
Do you have something you'd like added to the blog? Please reach out to Sara Young at sara.young@bend.k12.or.us if you'd like to share something!
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