Multnomah-Clackamas Regional Educator Network (MCREN)
We ask a lot of our educators, and we’ve long known they need more support to help students reach achievement goals. In 2017, Oregon created the Regional Educator Networks to provide more equitable support for teachers throughout the state. Investment decisions are made using an equity lens to ensure initiatives will meet the needs of the region, not just one district.
Clackamas ESD leads a regional branch of this effort – the Multnomah-Clackamas Regional Educator Network. A collaborative team of educators spanning districts across Multnomah and Clackamas counties came together in 2020 to initiate their work in improving the systems that support educators, from career preparation and recruitment to ongoing professional development and advancement support. They began accepting proposals in fall 2020 to fund projects such as culturally sustaining regional mentor training and culturally responsive practices in all aspects of the education system.
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Teaching & Learning News
Working together for stronger readers: Clackamas ESD & Molalla River School District early literacy partnership
When leaders in the Molalla River School District were concerned about their elementary school students' reading progress, they reached out to Clackamas Education Service District's Teaching and Learning team for support. Together, we set out to strengthen literacy instruction and give teachers the tools they needed to help every [...]
Honoring culture, empowering students: Introducing the Clackamas Native American Student Consortium
This fall, Clackamas ESD is proud to launch the Clackamas Native American Student Consortium, a new initiative designed to support Native American and Alaska Native students across the county. With the guidance and support of families, students and community partners, the consortium will provide opportunities for students to stay connected [...]
Career hub linking schools and industry expands regionwide, adopts new portal
The Clackamas Career Hub, a platform created by Clackamas Education Service District to connect Clackamas County educators, students and local employers in meaningful, career-connected learning experiences, has expanded regionwide and launched a new dynamic and intuitive online portal under a new name: the Northwest Connect Career Hub. [...]
