The 36th Annual COSA Professional Development Conference at Seaside, set for June 23-25, will focus some of Oregon’s most successful evidence-based practices.  This means that in addition to an outstanding roster of keynote presenters – including Chip Heath (best-selling co-author of Made to Stick and Switch), Oregon-favorite Bob Eaker (PLCs and data), and Education Trust senior advisor Paul Ruiz – Oregon school leaders will be on center stage in Seaside.  Register today.

School or districts that have programs which show evidence of closing the achievement gap, increasing graduation rates, improving school climate, or improving student performance in a particular curricular area or with a particular sub-group, are encouraged to respond to a one-page, online Main Conference (June 24-25) RFP. 

Schools or districts that have programs which have had success in using evidence-based practices for identification or intervention, in increasing student behavioral health, or in planning for transition and graduation, are encouraged to respond to a one-page, online Special Education Pre-Conference (June 23) RFP. 

The RFP response deadline is March 24.

Three compelling pre-conference opportunities are offered on Wednesday, June 23:

• “Communication is a Contact Sport” and “Made to Stick Strategies” with official “Made to Stick” Trainer Kelly Decker
• “Doing What It Takes to Improve Writing Throughout Your School and District” with Janel Keating
• Special Education Pre-Conference featuring Andrea Hungerford and Suzy Harris

Space is limited for the pre-conferences on communication and writing, so be sure to register right away.

More information will be forthcoming on special sessions that focus on the topic of school safety and violence prevention, and on the topic of interpreting test score trends and gaps.  As well, look for upcoming information on other conference events and activities.

Go here to register yourself or your team for the conference and/or any of the pre-conference events.