Facing Challenges? We got you

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Feeling challenged? Time to Grow!

We know educators are facing many challenges this fall. Some of these challenges existed before COVID-19 but many are new: learning management system changes, overwhelming technology tool choices, knowing how to best build community and engage students online, virtual communication with families, as well as an increase in stress and trauma for both students and educators.

To support educators facing these challenges, OEA is offering high-quality professional learning opportunitie to address both technology and trauma through its new site, grow.oregoned.org. These professional development opportunities can benefit educators at all levels who are engaging in comprehensive distance learning, hybrid models, and in-person instruction across the state. All of these opportunities are free as a benefit of your membership.

Regardless of previous experience with technology or how much time you have in your schedule to devote to professional development, OEA’s Center for Great Public Schools is here for you. OEA has opportunities that range in length from 90 minutes to 9 weeks (and longer). Some opportunities are entirely independent (self-paced modules) and some are delivered in a learning community facilitated by a member leader (virtual learning communities). Some opportunities are for those who are new to technology and others offer a deeper dive for educators who consider themselves more tech-savvy.

New virtual learning communities focused on traumainformed pedagogy will also be happening all year long, starting this fall. Becoming a Trauma Aware Educator covers historical and

community trauma, the impacts of trauma on students and staff, and understanding the prevalence of trauma. In Becoming a Trauma Responsive Educator, members will learn about the impact of stress and trauma on the brain, the foundations of trauma-informed behavior prevention and intervention, and addressing student stress. Looking for even more resources? Read our Going the Distance blog which features member stories about distance learning, view traumainformed pedagogy recorded webinars or recorded distance learning show and tell episodes, or consult the curated resources on our website for both K-12 and community college educators. All OEA professional learning opportunities can be found at grow.oregoned.org. Take a moment to check — Kim Read, OEA Center for Great Public Schools