The TeachUp Learning Series centers the experiences of instructional assistants in three virtual hour-long learning experiences. Facilitated by Oregon teachers who have previously worked as or supported instructional assistants, each event will build connections between the typical daily activities of an instructional assistant with the responsibilities of being a licensed teacher. Topics for this series include: connecting with special education students, shifting teaching practice in different classroom roles, and supporting student language across classrooms.
 

Event Facilitators

Rolando Diaz, 5th Grade Teacher, Nellie Muir Elementary, Woodburn SD
Tana Garcia, SC2V REN Design Coach & Mentor, Willamette ESD
Karla Sanchez Toro, Dual Language Kindergarten Teacher, Lincoln  Street Elem, Hillsboro SD
Nic Hagemann, Teacher Pathway Navigator, WESD GYO

Event Dates

Thursday, April 24, 2025
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Thursday, May 8, 2025 

Event Time 

4:30 PM- 5:30 PM

Event Location

Virtual Event (Zoom)

ALL applicants will initially be put on a waitlist. 

Sign up by April 14, 2025

You can expect to hear if you have been offered a spot or remain on the waitlist by April 17, 2025.

Event Objectives

• Explore the experiences of current Oregon teachers who were instructional assistants
• Learn practices and strategies as an instructional assistant that apply towards a future as a licensed teacher
• Receive resources and support for your teacher licensure pathway

Agenda

Each session will be shaped around the expertise of the presenter, include interactive activities, and reflect the needs for learning from the series participants.

Who Should Attend

This event is designed for instructional assistants interested in becoming a teacher in Oregon. Priority enrollment will be given for instructional assistants working in a WESD school district (complete list of WESD school districts).

What Should Attendees Bring

Attendees should bring questions they have about teaching and working in an active classroom.

Selected participants will receive a stipend of $100, as long as the following expectations are met:

• Participants must be currently employed in a WESD school district as an instructional assistant or other classified position. 
• Participants must attend at least 2 of the 3 events in the series in order to qualify for the stipend.
• Those who are selected to participate must complete an application process in order to receive their stipends. For questions relating to this process, please contact our HR Specialist, Janiva Lomas at renhrspecialist@wesd.org. 

For More Information

More information about all of the events in the series can be found at WESD GYO TeachUp Learning Series, or by contacting the WESD GYO Teacher Pathway Navigator, Nic Hagemann, at nicholas.hagemann@wesd.org.
 

Link to WESD Webpage

https://www.wesd.org/gyo