[Tag-Info] Very Affordable & High Quality Professional Development from OCSS

[FIGGINS Stacey]

Hello All--
This note comes from Lisa Iverson, President of the Oregon Council for Social Studies.

I would like to inform ALL of you of an amazing opportunity. I am pleased to announce a spring conference April 4, at Grand Ronde titled, "Oregon's First People: A Workshop for Educators" This conference is only $30.00 (includes lunch) AND worth 6 PDUs. This is for ALL subjects and grade levels, especially in light of "Oregon 150", there has never been a better time for elementary and secondary educators to ensure that information about the Oregon's First People is taught. Please take a look at presenters so far; keep in mind this is my rough draft; I will have a formal schedule as we near the conference. The registration brochure is attached. Before you hit that delete button, please read on...
-Do you love history? two published authors on Oregon's tribes
-Do you love law? Lewis and Clark Law Professor and Chief Justice of the Grand Ronde will speak about the tribe's distinct relationship within Oregon's government
-Do you love plants? a noted herbalist will teach how Natives used local plants
-Do you love art and crafts? One of Oregon's BEST basket weavers will show participants how to weave a small item
-Do you love sociology? An expert will explain why Native youth are overrepresented in juvenile justice system
-Do you love jewelry and carvings? An artist with a poignant personal story of redemption will speak and share
-Do you love current issues? Two different sessions will explain stereotypes and issues relating to Natives in Oregon
-Do you love literature? An expert on Native literature will share ideas, books, and more
-Do you love storytelling? An INTERNATIONALLY recognized storyteller who is currently on world tour is speaking about preserving culture through storytelling
-Do you love the idea of multiculturalism? The head of ethnic studies at OSU is speaking about diversity in the classroom
-Do you love personal stories? A 72 year old Native is sharing his story of what it was like to be a Native when Oregon's tribes were literally terminated by our state government
-Do you love learning? Then this conference is for you
-Do you love getting together with friends? Only 5 minutes from the casino and close to the beach. Spend a weekend expanding knowledge of Oregon's First People, meeting up with colleagues from around the state, and meeting up with friends after the event.
Please consider supporting this endeavor. The people lined up to speak are truly top notch and are considered some of the best experts in the state in their chosen field.
Additional information on the OCSS conference can also be found at http://www.oregonsocialstudies.org/
If you have questions about the conference you can contact Lisa at (503) 749-8245 or Liverson at cascade.K12.or.us<mailto:Liverson at cascade.K12.or.us>


Stacey Figgins
Education Specialist, Talented and Gifted
Oregon Department of Education
Public Services Building
255 Capitol Street NE
Salem, Oregon  97310
stacey.figgins at state.or.us
503) 947-5701



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