2020 OACOA/OASE/OASBO Winter Conference

The Oregon State Conference for Superintendents, Central Office Administrators, and Business Managers is organized by COSA and will take place this year from January 22-25th. OASE, OACOA, and OASBO welcome their members to explore best practices and possibilities in areas like educational administration, policy and leadership. COSA brings exemplary speakers to discuss critical issues that affect students, leaders, communities and school systems. Preparation for the upcoming Legislative Session leanings as well as important budgeting and personnel issues are all shared related to implementation of the Student Success Act. By far the most critical timing and highest priority topics of the year are addressed at this Statewide Conference.

Click here to view the breakout session descriptions.

OACOA Sponsored Pre-Conference:
A Bias for Action - Examining Intent and Impact and the Role of Bias - To Learn more click here.

OASE Sponsored Pre-Conference:
Superintendents Leading and Inspiring Bravespace Workplaces in Oregon School Districts - To learn more click here.

Featured Main Conference Speakers:

Karen Mapp, Senior Lecturer on Education, Faculty Director, Education Policy and Management, Harvard - Bio
- How Family and Community Engagement Has Changed Over the Years
Chris Rogers, Policy Analyst, AASA - Friday Luncheon Speaker - Bio
Nancy Hungerford, Attorny, The Hungerford Law Firm

OASE and OACOA Presidents:

The OASE, OACOA and OASBO Presidents invite you to join us at the President's Reception the evening of Thursday, January 23, 2020.

Candy Armstrong, Superintendent, North Wasco County SD - OASE President
Dawn Moorefield, Director of Curriculum, Cascade SD - OACOA President
Nathan Roedel, Executive Director of Food Services, Hillsboro SD - OASBO President

Featured Sessions to Include:

Linking Family Engagement Initiatives to Student Learning and Achievement
Developing Culturally Responsive Leadership
E-rate Program Processes & Updates
Inclusive Teaching and Learning
Oregon Health Authority
Increasing Student Outcomes while Closing Opportunity Gaps: How the AVID College Readiness System is Supporting Student Success in Oregon
Kids in Transition to School, Best Practice
OHA Student Health Surveys & the Student Success Act
Successful SIA Strategies for Small Districts
Exploring Solutions for Cohesive Assessment and Accountability
Outdoor School: A Transformative Experience for Every District and Every Student
Early Learning Planning
Thought Exchange
2019-2020: Advanced Placement: Student Practice, Instructional Exam Supports
Making CTE Pathways Work: Articulating Postsecondary Credit
Every Student, Every Day: Small Nudges Toward Lowering Chronic Absenteeism
Native America Curriculum
QEM: How It Still Is Working
Legislative Update
Unpacking Comprehensive SIA Guidance While Keeping Eyes on the Horizon: Supporting District Understanding of Recent State Investments (multiple sessions)