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Welcome: Who We Are
Welcome: Who We Are
Clackamas Education Service District is an important part of our local public education system. We are part of a statewide network of education service districts and partner with all 10 Clackamas County public school districts, expanding their ability to serve the educational needs of the students in our region. Our cost-effective services cover a range of areas, from early learning and special education, to technology and teacher/staff support. We ensure students and families in all of our communities — big and small — have access to equitable education services.
Clackamas Education Service District is an important part of our local public education system. We are part of a statewide network of education service districts and partner with all 10 Clackamas County public school districts, expanding their ability to serve the educational needs of the students in our region. Our cost-effective services cover a range of areas, from early learning and special education, to technology and teacher/staff support. We ensure students and families in all of our communities — big and small — have access to equitable education services.
About the CESD STEAM Lending Library
About the CESD STEAM Lending Library
The CESD STEAM Lending Library is a collaborative initiative between Clackamas Education Service District (CESD) and the South Metro-Salem STEM Partnership (SMSP), designed to provide equitable access to high-quality Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) resources for educators across Clackamas County K-12.
In 2023, a diverse group of educators from multiple districts came together to identify priorities and guide the development of the library. Through the GEER Computer Science Grant, foundational equipment such as BeeBots, Makey Makey kits, Indi Cars, and Sphero BOLT robots were purchased to support classroom innovation.
In 2024, the STEAM Lending Library Leadership Team was formed to test lesson plans, delivery systems, and operational processes. Although the project paused during the 2023–24 school year, it resumed with new energy in 2024–25, featuring an upgraded MyTurn lending platform, expanded storage and shelving at the CESD Print Center, and a delivery system integrated with the CESD Courier.
Educators now also have access to the CESD STEAM Lending Library Website, which includes how-to videos, ready-to-use lesson plans, and classroom tips to ensure successful implementation of borrowed items.
For questions, contact Angie Arends, CESD STEAM Lending Library Director, at
📧 CESD.STEAM@clackesd.k12.or.us
Explore various robots that reinforce STEAM attributes: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math.
Explore various robots that reinforce STEAM attributes: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math.
Click HERE to view more about the available resources we have for check out.
New equipment purchases include:
Databots, magnifying lenses, LEGO® SPIKE™ kits, drones, iPads, micro:bits, Chompsaw, Makedo kits, and RetroArcade consoles.
Lending Library Member Policies
Lending Library Member Policies
To ensure that numerous educators can benefit from this valuable resource, we ask that you agree to the SMSP STEAM Lending library policies below:
To ensure that numerous educators can benefit from this valuable resource, we ask that you agree to the SMSP STEAM Lending library policies below:
By requesting to become a member of the library, educators agree:
To request an account through our SMSP Lending Library Member Request Form.
To start using the library by accepting our MyTurn system email via the email you provide.
That if they share items with other teachers at your school within the lend timeline, only one person must have access to the library system, but all participating educators must fill out the Return Ticket.
To follow the instructions provided with the item(s), be diligent about their care, and return them in as close to the same condition and organization that they were received. This includes cleaning the item(s), as appropriate.
If unavoidable damage occurs, to contact the Library immediately to report the damage by emailing -CESD.STEAM@clackesd.k12.or.us Severe mismanagement may preclude individuals or schools from checking out other items.
To have the item(s) ready for return by the Clackamas Education Service District Courier on the end date of the reservation or weekly courier pick-up, whichever is sooner.
Mailed on or before the end of the
To submit an Return Ticket by the end of the lend period.
To be included in email lists for South Metro-Salem STEM Partnership and associated Education Service Districts.
To update my information as needed or requested to maintain access to the library.
These policies are designed to promote longevity of the STEAM Lending Library and demonstrate its value, while not being overly burdensome for teachers. If you have any suggestions about the policies or library, please contact the SMSP STEAM Library at CESD.STEAM@clackesd.k12.or.us
Lending Library Information
Lending Library Information
Clackamas Education Service School Districts:
Canby, Colton, Estacada, Gladstone, Lake Oswego, Molalla River, North Clackamas, Oregon City, Oregon Trail, West Linn-Wilsonville,
How do I become an SMSP Lending Library Member?
The library is available to Public Elementary Educators in the Clackamas Education Service District (CESD).
Go to the CESD STEAM Lending Library MyTurn website.
Click on Create Account located in the top right corner.
Complete the Sign Up form. ** When adding your address include the name of your school AND address.
What is a “Return Ticket?”
By filling out the Return Ticket Google form, you are helping us to understand how the library is working in order to make improvements. Additionally we are gauging how these tools are helping you implement STEAM into your classrooms. These metrics help provide updates to the Oregon Department of Education, a funding partner.
What is the standard lend period for STEAM kits?
28 days
How do I find the Clackamas Education Service District Courier Schedule?
Orders will be filled Tuesdays and delivered to district offices. From there it will be delivered by school district couriers to school sites.
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