Teacher Preparation
- TSPC-approved teacher preparation programs
- Oregon University System - Teacher/Educator Preparation Programs
- Distance Education Oregon Network for Education
- Grow Your Own Programs
Teacher Certification
- Teacher Certification
- Beginning teachers
- Teachers from out of state
- Regular Education teachers going into Special Education
- Substitute teaching
- Download forms
- Alternative
Programs - licensure programs approved by TSPC which are
delivered in a non-traditional format ( electronic delivery, off-campus instruction and a combination of alternative
methods along with traditional methods.
- Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission: Special Education and Highly Qualified Teacher Policies
- EI/ECSE Authorization Process
Professional Development Opportunities
Resources
- Mentor Training - Free computer-based tutorial.
- Search our on-line Resource Index
- Topical Links - Numerous links to assessment, curriculum, behavior management, diversity, disability, team building and more.
- ODE's Office of Special Education Programs. Information on Regional programs, Talented and Gifted, Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education and more!
- Education Week - Online Newspaper covering education related topics.
- Special Education News - In-depth, timely news related to educating students with disabilities.
Support for Educators
CEC Teacher Support page. This resource contains links to managing stress, time management, collaboration, and strategies for success.
- Using Observation and Feedback to improve teaching skills.
- Developing a Mentoring Program
- Dealing with Stress
- Strategies for being successful in the classroom
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Using Self Reflection
- Connect with other teachers Professional Organizations
- Share your questions and your expertise with other special educators Discussion Group and Listserv Lists
Finding a Job in Oregon
- R & R JOBS Clearinghouse
- Other on-line job sites
- School District and ESD Job Sites
- Educational Service Districts - Oregon Public Education Network (OPEN)
- Oregon's School Districts - Oregon Public Education Network (OPEN)
