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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.
Venue: TBA 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

RS Placeholder
Friday October 9, 2026 9:40am - 10:40am PDT

Speakers
RS

Ronda Smith

School Systems Specialist, IMESD
Retired educator working at the IMESD to support administrators, teachers, paraprofessional and all things education.  My focus is admin coaching, attendance systems and using the Oregon Data Suite.
Friday October 9, 2026 9:40am - 10:40am PDT
TBA

9:40am PDT

AO Ed Tech Placeholder
Friday October 9, 2026 9:40am - 10:40am PDT

Speakers
avatar for Ayla Olson

Ayla Olson

Multimedia & Education Technology Specialist, InterMountain Education Service District
Friday October 9, 2026 9:40am - 10:40am 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

9:40am PDT

iReady Interim Assessment
Friday October 9, 2026 9:40am - 10:40am PDT

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

9:40am PDT

MAP Interim Assessment
Friday October 9, 2026 9:40am - 10:40am PDT

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

9:40am PDT

OMEA District 6 Fall Business Meeting
Friday October 9, 2026 9:40am - 11:50am PDT

Speakers
EC

Emily Cary

OMEA District 6 Leader & Music Educator, Pendleton School District
Friday October 9, 2026 9:40am - 11:50am 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

RS Placeholder
Friday October 9, 2026 10:50am - 11:50am PDT

Speakers
RS

Ronda Smith

School Systems Specialist, IMESD
Retired educator working at the IMESD to support administrators, teachers, paraprofessional and all things education.  My focus is admin coaching, attendance systems and using the Oregon Data Suite.
Friday October 9, 2026 10:50am - 11:50am PDT
TBA

10:50am PDT

CTEACH: New and Early-Career CTE Teacher Support & Program Updates
Friday October 9, 2026 10:50am - 11:50am PDT
Designed for all CTEACH mentees and mentors, this session provides critical program updates, summary of program supports, funding opportunities, and connection between mentor and mentees for the upcoming school year.
What We’ll Cover:
  • Program Roadmap: Learn how CTEACH supports new CTE teachers and what the June 2027 grant sunset means for the 2026–2027 school year.
  • Professional Development Funds: Discover how to access CTEACH funding for your professional growth this year, including a step-by-step guide to the application process.
  • Navigating TSPC Licensing: Demystify the CTE licensing process. Understand your current credential, track required compliance milestones, and map out your next steps with confidence.
  • Mentor-Mentee Connection: Dedicate time during the session to connect with your mentor or mentee and align on your collaborative goals for the year.
 

Speakers
JM

Jerry McMichael

CTE mentor, IMESD
Friday October 9, 2026 10:50am - 11:50am PDT
TBA

10:50am PDT

What Comes Next? Connecting Learning to Life After High School
Friday October 9, 2026 10:50am - 11:50am PDT
Help students see where today's learning can take them tomorrow. Explore simple ways to build higher education, career awareness, and future planning into everyday classroom experiences while supporting Oregon's SB 3 expectations.
Takeaway:  One simple strategy for connecting an existing lesson to students' post-high-school options.

Speakers
CR

Caitlin Russell

CTE Coordinator, IMESD
Friday October 9, 2026 10:50am - 11:50am PDT
TBA

10:50am PDT

AO Ed Tech Placeholder
Friday October 9, 2026 10:50am - 11:50am PDT

Speakers
avatar for Ayla Olson

Ayla Olson

Multimedia & Education Technology Specialist, InterMountain Education Service District
Friday October 9, 2026 10:50am - 11:50am 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

10:50am PDT

iReady Interim Assessment
Friday October 9, 2026 10:50am - 11:50am PDT

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

10:50am PDT

MAP Interim Assessment
Friday October 9, 2026 10:50am - 11:50am PDT

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

1:00pm PDT

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

Speakers
RS

Ronda Smith

School Systems Specialist, IMESD
Retired educator working at the IMESD to support administrators, teachers, paraprofessional and all things education.  My focus is admin coaching, attendance systems and using the Oregon Data Suite.
Friday October 9, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
TBA

1:00pm PDT

CTE Fall Update
Friday October 9, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
A working session for CTE teachers and administrators to complete the annual ODE program update and make sure required information, changes, and program details are current. Bring your information and leave with the task completed.
Takeaway: Your annual CTE program update completed and ready for submission.

Speakers
CR

Caitlin Russell

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

1:00pm PDT

Effective Coaching During Lesson Planning
Friday October 9, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT

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

1:00pm PDT

Infrastructure for Effective Collaborative Planning
Friday October 9, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm 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 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
TBA

1:00pm PDT

Strategies for Observation and Feedback
Friday October 9, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT

Speakers
Friday October 9, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm 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

2:10pm PDT

Athena- Weston Elem. Staff Debrief
Friday October 9, 2026 2:10pm - 3:00pm PDT

Friday October 9, 2026 2:10pm - 3:00pm PDT
TBA

2:10pm PDT

Athena-Weston HS Staff Debrief
Friday October 9, 2026 2:10pm - 3:00pm PDT

Friday October 9, 2026 2:10pm - 3:00pm PDT
TBA

2:10pm PDT

Athena-Weston SD Middle School Debrief
Friday October 9, 2026 2:10pm - 3:00pm PDT

Friday October 9, 2026 2:10pm - 3:00pm PDT
TBA

2:10pm PDT

Baker Staff Debrief
Friday October 9, 2026 2:10pm - 3:00pm PDT

Friday October 9, 2026 2:10pm - 3:00pm PDT
TBA

2:10pm PDT

Echo Staff Debrief
Friday October 9, 2026 2:10pm - 3:00pm PDT

Friday October 9, 2026 2:10pm - 3:00pm PDT
TBA

2:10pm PDT

Elgin Staff Debrief
Friday October 9, 2026 2:10pm - 3:00pm PDT

Friday October 9, 2026 2:10pm - 3:00pm PDT
TBA

2:10pm PDT

Helix School District Staff Debrief
Friday October 9, 2026 2:10pm - 3:00pm PDT

Friday October 9, 2026 2:10pm - 3:00pm PDT
TBA

2:10pm PDT

Imbler Staff Debrief
Friday October 9, 2026 2:10pm - 3:00pm PDT

Friday October 9, 2026 2:10pm - 3:00pm PDT
TBA

2:10pm PDT

Ione Staff Debrief
Friday October 9, 2026 2:10pm - 3:00pm PDT

Friday October 9, 2026 2:10pm - 3:00pm PDT
TBA

2:10pm PDT

Milton Freewater Staff Debrief
Friday October 9, 2026 2:10pm - 3:00pm PDT

Friday October 9, 2026 2:10pm - 3:00pm PDT
TBA

2:10pm PDT

Morrow County Staff Debrief
Friday October 9, 2026 2:10pm - 3:00pm PDT

Friday October 9, 2026 2:10pm - 3:00pm PDT
TBA

2:10pm PDT

North Powder Staff Debrief
Friday October 9, 2026 2:10pm - 3:00pm PDT

Friday October 9, 2026 2:10pm - 3:00pm PDT
TBA

2:10pm PDT

Pendleton- McKay Staff Debrief
Friday October 9, 2026 2:10pm - 3:00pm PDT

Friday October 9, 2026 2:10pm - 3:00pm PDT
TBA

2:10pm PDT

Pendleton- Pendleton High School Staff Debrief
Friday October 9, 2026 2:10pm - 3:00pm PDT

Friday October 9, 2026 2:10pm - 3:00pm PDT
TBA

2:10pm PDT

Pendleton- Sherwood Staff Debrief
Friday October 9, 2026 2:10pm - 3:00pm PDT

Friday October 9, 2026 2:10pm - 3:00pm PDT
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2:10pm PDT

Pendleton- Sunridge Staff Debrief
Friday October 9, 2026 2:10pm - 3:00pm PDT

Friday October 9, 2026 2:10pm - 3:00pm PDT
TBA

2:10pm PDT

Pendleton- Washington Staff Debrief
Friday October 9, 2026 2:10pm - 3:00pm PDT

Friday October 9, 2026 2:10pm - 3:00pm PDT
TBA

2:10pm PDT

Pilot Rock Staff Debrief
Friday October 9, 2026 2:10pm - 3:00pm PDT

Friday October 9, 2026 2:10pm - 3:00pm PDT
TBA

2:10pm PDT

Pine Eagle Staff Debrief
Friday October 9, 2026 2:10pm - 3:00pm PDT

Friday October 9, 2026 2:10pm - 3:00pm PDT
TBA

2:10pm PDT

Stanfield Staff Debrief
Friday October 9, 2026 2:10pm - 3:00pm PDT

Friday October 9, 2026 2:10pm - 3:00pm PDT
TBA

2:10pm PDT

Ukiah Staff Debrief
Friday October 9, 2026 2:10pm - 3:00pm PDT

Friday October 9, 2026 2:10pm - 3:00pm PDT
TBA

3:00pm PDT

Feedback Surveys Live!
Friday October 9, 2026 3:00pm - 3:15pm PDT
Thank you for participating!
Feedback surveys will be emailed out to all participants. PDU certificates will be generated following completion of the survey. Questions? Contact: [email protected]
 
Friday October 9, 2026 3:00pm - 3:15pm PDT
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