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2026 October Professional Development Summit
Welcome to the scheduling platform for the 2026 Professional Development Summit, hosted by the Oregon Trail Regional Educator Network and IMESD in cooperation with Pendleton School District.  
WHEN: October 9, 2026 (7:30 - 3 pm)
* WHERE: Pendleton High School: 1800 NW Carden Avenue Pendleton, OR
WHAT: Professional learning for K-12 educators
HOW: Click on/register for sessions to create your custom schedule for October 9th, 2026.
* Please note that some sessions may be 2 hours in length, but most are 1 hour. Session times are specified in the session description.
*Schedule is subject to some change related to session times and potential cancellations if conflicts with presenters arise

*All participants must park in the student parking lot (located on the east side of the school) OR the main parking lot. All participants will enter the cafeteria next to the east side student parking lot. Registration & breakfast will occur in the cafeteria.
Type: Instructional Practices clear filter
Friday, October 9
 

8:00am PDT

Pendleton SD Invite Only- K thru 2 EOU Writing Clinic
Friday October 9, 2026 8:00am - 10:00am PDT

Speakers
KG

Karyn Gomez

Professor of Education, Eastern Oregon University
Friday October 9, 2026 8:00am - 10:00am PDT
TBA

9:40am PDT

Effective Collaborative Planning for Inclusive Instruction
Friday October 9, 2026 9:40am - 10:40am PDT

Speakers
avatar for Zach Smith

Zach Smith

Senior Project Director, West ED
Zach Smith is a seasoned educator specializing in designing inclusive and rigorous educational environments. His expertise includes Universal Design for Learning (UDL), supporting students with complex needs, and promoting inclusive practices across various educational leadership... Read More →
Friday October 9, 2026 9:40am - 10:40am PDT
TBA

9:40am PDT

Equity Based Grading
Friday October 9, 2026 9:40am - 10:40am PDT

Speakers
AC

Aaron Cooke

Pendleton
Friday October 9, 2026 9:40am - 10:40am PDT
TBA

9:40am PDT

Make the Connection: Math & Literacy in Any Classroom
Friday October 9, 2026 9:40am - 10:40am PDT
Math and literacy are already happening in every classroom. Learn a simple way to identify those connections in your existing lessons and make them more intentional, without adding more to your plate.
Takeaway:  A quick planning tool to strengthen the math and literacy already embedded in one of your lessons.

Speakers
CR

Caitlin Russell

CTE Coordinator, IMESD
Friday October 9, 2026 9:40am - 10:40am PDT
TBA

9:40am PDT

Math PD
Friday October 9, 2026 9:40am - 10:40am PDT

Speakers
DB

Dirk Bortz

Instructional Coach, IMESD
Friday October 9, 2026 9:40am - 10:40am PDT
TBA

9:40am PDT

Practical Implementation of High Leverage Practices
Friday October 9, 2026 9:40am - 10:40am PDT

Speakers
Friday October 9, 2026 9:40am - 10:40am PDT
TBA

9:40am PDT

Project Based Learning
Friday October 9, 2026 9:40am - 10:40am PDT
1985 called and they want their worksheets back. I've never met a student that 'wants' another worksheet, let's get kids building, tinkering, communicating, problem solving, thinking critically, and more engaged than ever. If you're doing PBL already, or are just getting started, this session is for you. You'll walk away with ideas and a framework to get started on Monday with something new for your students!
Speakers
avatar for Adam Welcome

Adam Welcome

Keynote Speaker, Former Principal, The Adam Welcome Group
Adam has been a Teacher, Assistant Principal, Principal and Director of Innovation. He was a '20 To Watch' with the National School Board Association, Principal of the Year in his region, a Fellow with NAESP, named a Top 100 Influencer in Education and has been writing and podcasting... Read More →
Friday October 9, 2026 9:40am - 10:40am PDT
TBA

9:40am PDT

Understanding and Applying Universal Design For Learning
Friday October 9, 2026 9:40am - 10:40am PDT

Speakers
Friday October 9, 2026 9:40am - 10:40am PDT
TBA

10:00am PDT

Pendleton SD Invite Only- 3 thru 5 EOU Writing Clinic
Friday October 9, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm PDT

Speakers
KG

Karyn Gomez

Professor of Education, Eastern Oregon University
Friday October 9, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm PDT
TBA

10:50am PDT

Effective Collaborative Planning for Inclusive Instruction
Friday October 9, 2026 10:50am - 11:50am PDT

Speakers
avatar for Zach Smith

Zach Smith

Senior Project Director, West ED
Zach Smith is a seasoned educator specializing in designing inclusive and rigorous educational environments. His expertise includes Universal Design for Learning (UDL), supporting students with complex needs, and promoting inclusive practices across various educational leadership... Read More →
Friday October 9, 2026 10:50am - 11:50am PDT
TBA

10:50am PDT

GO STEM Session
Friday October 9, 2026 10:50am - 11:50am PDT

Speakers
KK

Kyle Koyle

GO STEM
Friday October 9, 2026 10:50am - 11:50am PDT
TBA

10:50am PDT

Interactive Breakout Q&A
Friday October 9, 2026 10:50am - 11:50am PDT
Keynote presentations are great, but let's dig deeper and have a breakout Q&A with your team where we can get personal and talk about specific challenges and ideas you're facing in your district. Have some personal time with Adam to develop strategies and strategic plans for moving forward with new and old ideas that will boost the mojo and learn with all students and staff!
Speakers
avatar for Adam Welcome

Adam Welcome

Keynote Speaker, Former Principal, The Adam Welcome Group
Adam has been a Teacher, Assistant Principal, Principal and Director of Innovation. He was a '20 To Watch' with the National School Board Association, Principal of the Year in his region, a Fellow with NAESP, named a Top 100 Influencer in Education and has been writing and podcasting... Read More →
Friday October 9, 2026 10:50am - 11:50am PDT
TBA

10:50am PDT

Math PD
Friday October 9, 2026 10:50am - 11:50am PDT

Speakers
DB

Dirk Bortz

Instructional Coach, IMESD
Friday October 9, 2026 10:50am - 11:50am PDT
TBA

10:50am PDT

Practical Implementation of High Leverage Practices
Friday October 9, 2026 10:50am - 11:50am PDT

Speakers
Friday October 9, 2026 10:50am - 11:50am PDT
TBA

10:50am PDT

Understanding and Applying Universal Design for Learning
Friday October 9, 2026 10:50am - 11:50am PDT

Speakers
Friday October 9, 2026 10:50am - 11:50am PDT
TBA

1:00pm PDT

5th Grade Science Roundtable
Friday October 9, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT

Friday October 9, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
TBA

1:00pm PDT

Math PD
Friday October 9, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT

Speakers
DB

Dirk Bortz

Instructional Coach, IMESD
Friday October 9, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
TBA
 
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