by Suzanne Johnson | Jul 8, 2020 | Transition Network
At age 15, Vince Rosiello is still too young to drive. He is, however, old enough to hold two jobs and be a full-time student. This past year, he successfully finished his freshman year at Sisters High School in the transition program, and he’ll be back as a sophomore...
by Suzanne Johnson | Jun 23, 2020 | Transition Network
Every transition student is unique. They have different strengths, interests, and talents, and different challenges too. And like most young adults, they spend a lot of time thinking about their future. What kind of job would they enjoy? How will they get around town?...
by Suzanne Johnson | Jun 11, 2020 | Transition Network
Life can be stressful in the best of times. These days, families have even more challenges as they stay at home, studying and working together. Students miss their friends and teachers, many jobs and internships are on hold, and the future seems unpredictable. The new...
by Paul Andrews | Jun 10, 2020 | Advocacy, Leadership, Superintendent
Above: video clip from HDESD staff address on June 3, 2020. For full message to staff and community, please see post below. A message from Paul Andrews Superintendent, HDESD As an organization dedicated to putting children first, taking care of each other and...
by debbie | Jun 3, 2020 | News
High Desert Education Service District (HDESD) is seeking candidates interested in filling two appointed board positions. Applicants will be interviewed by the five elected board members and appointed to take office July 21, 2020, for a four year term ending June 30,...
by Suzanne Johnson | May 22, 2020 | Transition Network
Three Helpful Apps for Transition Students, from an Assistive Technology Specialist Wendy Burkhardt has high expectations for her students. “It’s important to believe that a student is capable. When we start with that expectation, that they can do a certain task even...
by Suzanne Johnson | May 13, 2020 | Transition Network
Ask Desiree Berry what a typical day looks like for her, and with a smile she’ll answer, “There’s no such thing as a typical day.” Her work schedule takes her from board meetings to one-on-one sessions with transition students, and from presenting at workshops to...
by debbie | Apr 27, 2020 | News
The Family Access Network (FAN) recently received the Community Service Award from the Redmond Chamber of Commerce & CVB. The Redmond Chamber awards celebrate the individuals and businesses that have had a significant impact on the Redmond community throughout...
by debbie | Apr 27, 2020 | News
Middle school students and teachers from Bend and Redmond gathered at OSU-Cascades for an immersion in computer science activities sponsored by the STEM Hub program. Students worked with micro:bits to “roll” electronic dice and create probability tables....
by debbie | Apr 27, 2020 | News
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention awarded the Center on Brain Injury Research and Training (CBIRT) a 4-year, $2.2 million cooperative agreement to study a Central Oregon Return to School (RTS) program for students with Traumatic Brain Injury. A kickoff...
