Parrott Creek
Through the Oregon Department of Education Long Term Care & Treatment grant, Clackamas ESD provides educational services — including special education, credit recovery, GED preparation, diploma and vocational tracks, and social-emotional support — for youth in Parrott Creek’s residential programs. These tailored services serve male adolescents aged 13–18 across three specialized programs: Parrott Creek Ranch for youth in Oregon Youth Authority custody needing behavioral rehabilitation, Next Step for trauma-informed substance abuse treatment, and New Era for youth in Department of Human Services custody requiring alternatives to traditional foster care.
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Beyond compliance: Supporting stronger outcomes for special education students
A well-written IEP can meet every requirement on paper. The bigger question is what happens next: Is the student receiving the right support? Are they making progress? That is at the heart of Clackamas ESD Regional Technical Assistance Provider Dan Sheppard’s work. Created in 2023–24 as part of a statewide [...]
Staff spotlight: Kathleen O’Brien and Stephanie Wiggins, Heron Creek administrative assistants
When Heron Creek students arrived at their new school this fall, there was a lot to be excited about: wider hallways, a playground, a gym that has students looking forward to PE, a bigger library, and more room to learn, work, and connect. Behind the transition were countless details. Administrative [...]
SB 141: What it means for families & students
View as a PDF Oregon has a new education law called SB 141. The goal is to help schools better understand how students are doing during the school year, not just at the end of the year. Starting in the 2026-27 school year, students in grades [...]
