BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.3.3//EN TZID:America/Los_Angeles X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2469@lblesd.gov DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260813T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260813T160000 DTSTAMP:20260812T215649Z URL:https://www.lblesd.gov/training-calendar/events/summer-jumpstart-instr uctional-summit/ SUMMARY:Cancelled - Summer JumpStart Instructional Summit DESCRIPTION:EVENT CANCELLED!\nPlease reach out to cindy.drouhard@lblesd.gov if you are interested in discussing options for bringing a session to you r school or team.\n\n \;\nK-12 Educators &\; Specialists - You're I nvited!\nJoin us for this FREE event on August 13\, 2026\, to learn about ways LBL ESD and partner organizations can support you this upcoming schoo l year through professional learning and coaching.\n\nTime: 8 am - 4 pm (L unch provided!)\n\nLocation: LBL ESD\, 905 SE 4th Avenue\, Albany\nSession Information:\nAI for Teachers:\nThis AI 101\, interactive session provide s time and space to apply Artificial Intelligence (AI) to teaching. The wo rkshop offers a practical introduction to generative AI tools\, such as Ch atGPT\, Gemini\, and MagicSchool AI\, to reduce workload and improve stude nt learning.\nConnection Through Communication:\nStudents attend class mor e regularly when they feel seen\, valued\, and empowered to drive their ow n learning. We’ll explore how to build strong partnerships with your lea rners to create regular attendance\, better behavior\, and more engagement in learning. This workshop offers clear strategies to power the engine fo r learning.\n\n\nIntegrating STEM and Literacy:\nEngage with the 5E Model as a planning tool to integrate STEM activities to help students build bac kground knowledge and increase comprehension when reading informational te xts.\n \nIntro to Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics:\nJoin us f or a sneak peek into our K-12 Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics book study and community of practice\, including strategies to implement e arly in the school year.  More information about the Mid-Valley STEM-CTE- sponsored opportunity for the 2026-27 school year will also be shared duri ng the session.\n\nProject-Based Learning:\n\nCurious about Project-Based Learning but not sure where to start? This session breaks down the core el ements of effective project-based learning and helps you think through how to design meaningful\, rigorous projects that are tied to your core instr uction and keep students engaged. Whether you're brand new to project-base d learning or just looking to sharpen your approach\, you'll leave with pr actical tools and a clearer vision for bringing it to life in your classro om.\n\n\n\nScience of Writing:\nFocus on Writing this year!  Get a taste of our LBLESD 4-part Writing Series that begins this fall. Participants wi ll walk away with an understanding of the writing brain and take away some actionable strategies to enhance the writing craft across all content are as.\n\n\nSetting up Systems for Success: Classroom Organization &\; Par ent Communication\nYour classroom environment sends a message to students before you ever say a word! This session walks you through the key decisio ns new teachers face when setting up their space\, organizing their space\ , from seating arrangements and traffic flow to routines\, materials manag ement\, and creating a culture of organization from the start! Come ready to think critically about your space and leave with a setup plan that's bo th functional and welcoming.  In addition\, you'll explore practical stra tegies for reaching out proactively\, navigating difficult conversations\, and setting a tone that builds trust with families from day one. Leave wi th ready-to-use templates and a communication plan that works for you and your community.\n\n\nSupporting Student Motivation:\nHave you ever heard t he comment\, “Students just aren’t motivated anymore\,” or found you rself wondering how to better engage and motivate your students? This sess ion will provide educators with practical tools to better understand stude nt motivation and strengthen student engagement in everyday classroom prac tice through strategies that address students’ needs for belonging\, int erest\, voice\, and connection. Teachers can foster stronger relationships and create classrooms where students feel heard\, valued\, and supported. \n\n\n\nTransforming Classroom Culture Through Trauma-Informed Care:\nChil dhood trauma can drastically alter a student’s ability to\nconcentrate\, control impulses\, and form healthy relationships. Because trauma manifes ts in complex ways—from outbursts to emotional numbing—traditional dis ciplinary practices often fall short. This session invites educators to ma ke a perspective shift: moving away from asking "What is wrong with you?" and instead asking\, "What happened to you?" To support this shift\, the p articipant will explore practical tools to de-escalate classroom tension\, build stronger relationships\, and foster a supportive environment where every student can thrive. \n\nUnlocking Independence: Teaching Executive Functioning Skills:\nEver wonder why students struggle to start a simple t ask\, or why homework vanishes into the "black hole" of a backpack? The se cret often lies in executive functioning (EF)—the brain's internal condu ctor managing focus\, working memory\, and self-regulation. When this cond uctor is out of sync\, a frustrating gap forms between a student's true in tellectual potential and their daily performance.\n\nIn this session\, edu cators will walk away with concrete\, classroom-ready strategies to scaffo ld organization\, time management\, and emotional regulation\, ultimately empowering students to take the lead in their own learning.\n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lblesd.gov/training-calendar/wp-cont ent/uploads/2026/05/Summer-Jumpstart-w-Registration.png CATEGORIES:Strategic Partnerships LOCATION:Linn Benton Lincoln ESD\, 905 4th Ave SE\, Albany\, OR\, 97321\, U nited States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=905 4th Ave SE\, Albany\, O R\, 97321\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Linn Benton Lincoln E SD:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20260308T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR