High Desert Education Service District

Check out this awesome photo of our Healthy Families of the High Desert (HFHD) team. HFHD offers a free, voluntary home visiting program for eligible families, starting from pregnancy or right after birth and continuing through your child's second year. They assist you in tracking your baby's growth, discussing effective parenting strategies, early literacy, and health and safety advice. If you need extra support, they can connect you with local resources too. Our Family Support Specialists work together with you in your home to create positive parent-child relationships and interactions through play, in a way that babies and young children feel understood and valued. #wehavefun #wetakecareofeachother

Last week, the early childhood program had a special visitor—a former Deaf/Hard of Hearing teacher who brought some energetic music with her two sons. They performed popular songs like "Itsy Bitsy Spider," "Wheels on the Bus," and "Old McDonald," which got the kids excited as they picked three animals for the song. It was adorable to see all the little heads bobbing along. After the music session, the children painted pumpkins and leaves to prepare for their fall decorations.

In Central Oregon, a unique challenge faced by Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) students has inspired local educators to innovate new solutions. For many of these students, being the only child with hearing loss in their classrooms, families, or even entire school districts can lead to social isolation. Recognizing this, a group of ... more https://bit.ly/40fPPNw

Be our next Early Learning Hub Program Director! #hdesd #wetakecareofeachother #wehavefun #GreatPlaceToWork

The StriveTogether Convening was AMAZING. Can’t wait to implement some of the tools I learned with Better Together Central Oregon. #strivetogethernetwork #partnership #convenec2c And I got to meet Morgan Radford!!!!!

We are so proud to share that Debra Sayre has been named High Desert Regional Teacher of the Year. Sayre is the lead teacher at the Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council in La Pine. She teaches all subjects, including Special Education, Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, Science, and most recently Driver Education. COIC provides alternative learning opportunities for students aged 16 through 21 who are working to make up credits and return to their regular classrooms, earn their GED, and ultimately, receive their High School Diploma. The award is presented by the Oregon Lottery in partnership with the Oregon Department of Education. Regional Teachers of the Year are nominated by students, colleagues, more ... https://ow.ly/9RiC50TrRlO

Check out this awesome pic of our Central Oregon Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education support crew rocking stylish glasses from Crook, Deschutes, Jefferson counties, and the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. They're all about collaboration and helping each other out! #hdesd #wehavefun #wetakecareofeachother

Brook Rich, the regional coordinator for Career and Technical Education at High Desert ESD, is set to receive an Honorary American FFA Degree from the National FFA Organization. This prestigious degree, the highest honor bestowed by the organization, recognizes individuals who significantly contribute to agricultural education and FFA through their dedicated efforts, positively impacting students' lives and fostering confidence in future agriculturists. More ... https://lnkd.in/gKiuZhYk #CTE #FFA #HDESD

September marks Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month, highlighting a critical issue in Deschutes County where, from 2000 to 2020, 58% of deaths among youth aged 10-17 were due to suicide. This alarming statistic stands in stark contrast to the state average of 29% and the national average of 19%, indicating a significant concern for local youth. Notably, 57% of these tragic losses involved firearms. The High Desert ESD acknowledges the urgent need for initiatives in Deschutes County aimed at supporting our young people and fostering their long-term well-being. Our safety team is dedicated to providing services in the region including: - Safe storage materials including gun locks, safes, and ammo boxes free of charge to youth and their families - Medication and sharps lock boxes free of charge to youth and their families - Student Threat Assessment, Student Sexual Incident Response Teams - Suicide and Bullying Prevention NeighborImpact Child Care Resources We encourage youth to report any suicide concerns using Safe Oregon and First Step apps and to access helpful resources like YouthLine, 988, and Deschutes County Crisis Lines. If you have any questions or resources, contact Ashley Davenport, school safety & prevention specialist at 541.316.0156

If you know anyone who would be a great fit for this opportunity, please pass it along! #speechtherapy #hiring #Funplacetowork #hdesd