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SUMMARY:IEP Meetings: Strategies to Increase Parent Participation & Engagement - RTAP Series - PDNetworks Workshop
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X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Online: Self-Paced     - <br/><br/><p><img alt="" height="122" src="https://pdnetworks.soesd.k12.or.us//event_description_files/14374/1756309724-Screenshot 2025-08-27 084804.png" width="663" /></p><br/><br/><br/><br/><hr /><span style="font-size:22px"><strong><span style="color:#2980b9">IEP Meetings: Strategies to Increase Parent Participation &amp\; Engagement</span></strong></span><br/>&nbsp\;<br/><br/><ul><br/><br/>	<li><span style="font-size:14px">Learn what <strong>parent engagement</strong> means and why it matters for student success.</span></li><br/><br/>	<li><span style="font-size:14px">Understand <strong>Oregon&rsquo\;s accountability framework</strong> and requirements for meaningful parent participation in IEP and placement meetings.</span></li><br/><br/>	<li><span style="font-size:14px">Explore how to <strong>create welcoming school environments</strong> that build trust and belonging.</span></li><br/><br/>	<li><span style="font-size:14px">Identify <strong>barriers and pitfalls</strong> that limit family participation\, and discover strategies to overcome them.</span></li><br/><br/>	<li><span style="font-size:14px">Review engagement approaches for both <strong>large and small districts</strong>\, including communication tools\, inclusive practices\, and personalized outreach.</span></li><br/><br/>	<li><span style="font-size:14px">Access <strong>practical strategies</strong> such as student-led IEPs\, goal-setting\, workshops\, and home learning supports.</span></li><br/><br/>	<li><span style="font-size:14px">Strengthen collaboration through <strong>multilingual communication\, family input tools\, and parent leadership opportunities</strong>.</span></li><br/><br/>	<li><span style="font-size:14px">Apply key takeaways: empower parent voice\, address barriers\, start early\, and prioritize ongoing communication.</span></li><br/><br/>	<li><span style="font-size:14px">Explore <strong>resources from ODE and partners</strong> (FACT Oregon\, CODSN\, IRIS Center) to support continued learning and implementation.</span></li><br/><br/></ul><br/><br/><br/><br/><span style="font-size:14px">Upon registering\, you will gain access to the training resources from the Oregon Department of Education&nbsp\;for this designated topic to review on your own time.<strong> </strong>These materials are self-paced and non-PDU-earning. Registrants can gain initial access to this material through June 12\, 2026. Should you have questions or need technical assistance on this topic\, please reach out to the event contact. You can find all past RTAP training material on our website: <a href="https://www.nwresd.org/departments-and-programs/k-12-special-education/special-student-services/special-education-professional-learning-and-coaching">NWRESD K-12 Special Education Professional Learning &amp\; Coaching.</a><br/><br/><strong><span style="background-color:#ffff99">Please Note:&nbsp\;</span></strong>These materials are available for download for school staff in the NWRESD region\, which would include school district employees in Columbia\, Clatsop\, Tillamook\, or Washington counties. If you are outside of our region\, please connect with your local RTAP to gain access to these materials: <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1CAvdq-SbShoOQJRsAW2lhC-ucqJXGzQ1DeG8Tt2ONs0/edit?usp=sharing">Regional RTAP Contact List.</a></span><br/>&nbsp\;<br/><br/><hr /><br/><br/><p><br/><span style="font-size:16px"><strong>Regional Technical Assistance Provider Information:&nbsp\;</strong></span></p><br/><br/><span style="font-size:14px">​The Office of Enhancing Student Opportunities and the Oregon Association of Education Service Districts worked collaboratively to create a partnership where each Education Service District provides regional professional development and technical assistance to special education teachers\, case managers\, and directors through the support of a Regional Technical Assistance Provider (RTAP). Learn more:&nbsp\;<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V4skcMTUj7iiStldHJgg_AINR_6svHH_/edit?usp=sharing&amp\;ouid=112728213056139708314&amp\;rtpof=true&amp\;sd=true">RTAP Informational Document</a>.</span><br/>&nbsp\;<br/><br/><hr /><br/><strong>Accommodations:</strong><br/>We strive to make our content accessible and inclusive to participants from all backgrounds and abilities.&nbsp\;If you need accommodations\, please contact Malory Turner (<a href="http://maturner@nwresd.k12.or.us">maturner@nwresd.k12.or.us</a>).<br/><br/><strong>About Northwest Regional Education Service District:</strong><strong> </strong><br/>Northwest Regional ESD is the largest of Oregon&rsquo\;s 19 education service districts. We serve students\, educators\, child care providers and families living in Clatsop\, Columbia\, Tillamook and Washington counties. Our staff members work collaboratively with school districts and other educational partners to deliver quality\, cost-effective programs and services including special education\, technology\, professional development\, school improvement and operational support. Our vision is that every student is educated\, equipped and inspired to achieve their full potential and enrich their communities. Learn more at <a href="http://nwresd.org">nwresd.org</a>.<br/><br/><em>All event registrations require a PDNetworks account. If you have not already\, follow this <a href="https://www.iorad.com/player/2233509/How-to-create-an-account-in-PDNetworks?utm_medium=email&amp\;utm_source=govdelivery#trysteps-1">step-by-step guide</a> to create your account.</em><br/><br/><br/><br/> For more information on this event\, go to https://pdnetworks.soesd.k12.or.us/public/events/view-event/14384/IEP-Meetings%3A-Strategies-to-Increase-Parent-Participation-%26-Engagement---RTAP-Series
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