Presenter Highlights

Dr. Sheldon L. Eakins

How to be an Antiracist

Dr. Eakins, "Everyone can locate a space in which they can operate to amplify Antiracist voices, ideas, or policies." 9:30 AM - 10:40 AM | Session #1

Dr. Camedra Jefferson

PPS McKinney-Vento, Migrant Ed & Indian Ed

The PPS McKinney-Vento, Migrant Education, and Indian Education programs provide additional support for students and families. 10:55 AM - 12:05 PM | Session #2

Alisha Kelley, LCSW

Mirror Mirror: Discovering the truth about Yourself

This workshop will help you to create positive affirmations that can boost your mood, productivity and energy.
9:30 AM/12:40 PM Sessions

Angelique Piwinski

Fostering an LGBTQIA Inclusive Workplace

Workshop will prepare participants to foster an inclusive working environment for all LGBT and gender non-conforming employees. 02:05 PM - 03:15 PM | Session #4

Jennifer White, M.Ed, BCBA, LBA

Behavior Escalation

Learn how to prevent behavior from happening and respond when behavior escalates. This training focuses on "in the moment" strategies staff can use.

10:55 AM - 12:05 PM | Session #2

Dr. Keith Dempsey, LPC

Health & Wellness in Public Education

Learn about the importance of employing self-care in the ever-changing stressful environment of public education. Join this workshop if you want to understand how to put yourself first while learning strategies and techniques to assist others.

9:30 AM - 10:40 AM | Session #1

John MacDuffee, Representative & Michelle Batten, PFSP President

Know Your Contract

The PPS Board recognizes the Federation (PFSP) as the sole and exclusive bargaining representative, as certified by the Oregon Employment Relations Board. If you want to learn more about your PFSP contract, join various opportunities to meet your PFSP leadership team that will highlight key articles of the contract during the lunch conversations or various workshops.

9:30 AM - 10:40 AM | Session #1 and 2:05 PM - 03:15 PM | Session #4

OTIS | SIS Team

Student Information System (SIS) Team

This team will provide various workshops throughout the day focused on Synergy Reports, Queries, and Discipline Data Cleanup.

Jeffrey Wiser

Parents & Schools Partnering: Family Engagement

Through interactive activities we will build upon foundational research and explore best practices for how we can develop resilient and optimistic mindsets to engage families authentically. 10:55 AM - 12:05 PM | Session #2

Canada Taylor

Identifying Warning Signs of Suicide
An introductory training for anyone wanting to learn how to help a person at risk of suicide. Learn how to identify the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to respond by following three simple steps.

12:40 PM-3:30 PM. This is one training for 2.5hrs, you will be provided with a break during session.

Mr. Washington & Mr. Faavae

The role of the New Violence Prevention Team in PPS

Please join to learn insight on how the Youth Violence Prevention and Response Team supports students, admin staff and the District.
10:55 AM - 12:05 PM | Session #2

Patrice Woods, MS, EDS

I-Ready Mathematics Support

This workshop will provide opportunities to experience productive struggle, and provide strategies on promoting a growth mindset.

9:30 AM - 10:40 AM | Session #1

Purchasing & Contracting

(PCards, PeopleSoft POs, Contracts)

The workshop will cover the new purchase order process, marketplace changes, contracting updates and gift cards!

9:30 AM - 10:40 AM | Session #1

Annie Scott

Working with Whiteness: Allyship and Decentering

This workshop is designed to interrupt patterns of privilege and bring awareness to the blind spots privilege creates.

10:55 AM - 12:05 PM | Session #2 2:05 PM - 3:15 PM | Session #4

Lihong Dai

Pathways to join the PPS Dual Language Teacher Residency

This workshop will introduce an alternative pathway to becoming a Dual Language Immersion or a World Language teacher.

12:40PM-1:50 PM I Session #3

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