EdTEch Professional Development

The EdTech Tech Talks and Summit are for teachers and teacher-leaders who use or want to begin using technology in the classroom, actively work to integrate technology into their lessons and curriculum, and are willing to share/model instructional tech to others in their schools and districts.

Program Contact: Ayla Olson
ayla.olson@imesd.k12.or.us
541-966-4657

Empower Educators to Leverage Technology for Authentic and Impactful Learning
Participants will explore innovative tools and strategies to design learner-driven, differentiated, and inclusive experiences that elevate student engagement, achievement, and creativity across all grade levels.
Promote Ethical, Purposeful, and Empowering Technology Use in Classrooms
Educators will reflect on their role in preparing students to responsibly participate in a digital world, using generative AI and design tools to foster critical thinking, voice, and agency.
Foster a Collaborative Community of Practice Around Educational Technology
Attendees will connect with peers to share resources, solve challenges, and co-create ideas that strengthen teaching, support diverse learners, and continuously improve professional practice.

Tech Talks

What are Tech Talks?

Tech Talks are a virtual monthly professional learning series designed to help educators explore, understand, and implement digital technology in K–12 teaching and learning. Each one-hour Tech Talk focuses on a timely topic, blending practical tools with ethical considerations and opportunities for collaboration. By creating space for curiosity, conversation, and experimentation, the series supports educators in confidently navigating AI’s evolving role in education.

EdTech Summit

EdTech Traveling PD

Teach with Tech- Monthly Newsletter

This is monthly newsletter from the Instructional Services Department of the IMESD. It includes current issues or concerns of tech (within the realms of education), tips and tricks, resources, and suggestions.

August 2026
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November 2026
December 2026
January 2027
February 2027
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April 2027
May 2027

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2023-24

2022-23

Teacher Tools & Resources

Content Specific Resources- websites and apps: multi-content curriculum, ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies, Art, Health, CTE, and Music.

Teacher Tools- websites and apps for classroom management, student polling/response, assessments & assignments, podcasts & blogs, Smart TVs, and student creation tools.

Library- Your IMESD instructional coaches have collected a variety of professional development books over their combined 50+ years of teaching. And we are excited to share those books with you.

Sora- Digital IMESD component district library- has a section for PD books that are both ebooks and audio books.

Literacy Resource HUB- ELA and ELL/ELD resources, Yolanda Westerberg resources. Curated by Ashley Harsin; IMESD ELL Specialist.

IMESD PD Calendar- view and register for the events being offered around our region on the IMESD PD calendar.