
A virtual training for school personnel about Oregon's new Transformative Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Standards is being offered by IMESD on Friday, September 6th from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Dr. Fynn from the Oregon Department of Education is the facilitator.
This training is intended for Administrators, Counselors & Behavior Specialists.
Register at this link: https://events.imesd.k12.or.us/event/Understanding-Oregons-Transformative-SEL-Standards/223


K-12 Educators, Administrators & Staff are invited to the Oregon Climate Educator Summit on Tuesday, August 20th. This FREE, virtual event features resources and lessons. More info: https://www.imesd.k12.or.us/article/1668879 Registration link: https://tinyurl.com/59crafma


Several IMESD employees retired on June 30, 2024. They were recognized at the June Board of Directors meeting and each received a commemorative clock. Congratulations to these employees:
Annetta Evans
Mike Gundlach
Colleen Huston
Jon Peterson
Cheri Rhinhart
Lon Thornburg
Kim Youncs
See more photos: https://www.imesd.k12.or.us/article/1684388

Oregon teachers increase skills to foster literacy through EOU program: https://tinyurl.com/2d4zc5py

Ukiah School District decides path forward after bond defeat: https://tinyurl.com/tkyyc3ea

Elgin High School agriculture teacher receives Outstanding Teacher Award from state association: https://tinyurl.com/muxk9vd9

A La Grande School District teacher recently retired after 30 years of helping students make music: https://tinyurl.com/jrrnmujn

Echo student wraps up historical job at regional newspaper: https://tinyurl.com/yc3y7vyp

Pendleton High School to reduce cell phone usage by students in the next school year: https://tinyurl.com/bdeasdhh

K-12 Educators, Administrators & Staff are invited to the Oregon Climate Educator Summit on Tuesday, August 20th. This FREE, virtual event features resources and lessons.
More info: https://www.imesd.k12.or.us/article/1668879
Registration link: https://tinyurl.com/59crafma


La Grande's Greenwood Elementary gets grant for more access to books for students: https://tinyurl.com/yc8k39mf

Don't forget to download the SORA app today! Through the app, students gain access to various e-books and audiobooks during school breaks . #MakeItASoraSummer


Intermountain ESD Celebrates Class of 2024 Graduates: https://youtu.be/RpUT5G7PG9I

All IMESD Offices will begin to observe the agency's Summer Schedule starting in June. Offices will be CLOSED on Fridays June 21 through August 9.
Offices are OPEN Monday through Thursday from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM.


All IMESD Offices will be CLOSED on Wednesday, June 19th, in observance of Juneteenth.


Union School District adds teachers for upcoming school year: https://tinyurl.com/45t6wbh6

Umatilla School District breaks ground for new school: https://tinyurl.com/ymmartb4

Irrigon teachers receive funding from Good Shepherd for new supplies: https://tinyurl.com/v8j9en6k

School districts receive federal funds to purchase electric school buses:
https://tinyurl.com/yckyuucy

Echo teacher spotlights students with photo collages: https://tinyurl.com/ycx9zcab