by Linda Quon | Sep 15, 2026 | Advocacy, News, Transition Network
Every child deserves to feel safe, supported, and connected at school. The NEST helps students build on their strengths, develop new skills, and experience success in their school communities. The NEST—Nurturing Empathy, Safety & Trust—is a High Desert Education...
by Linda Quon | Apr 24, 2026 | Advocacy, Early Childhood Special Education, News, Stories, Transition Network
At the High Desert Education Service District, every child brings something special to their learning community. For our Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education program at Manzanita Center in Redmond, four-year-old Bryson’s special something is joy. With...
by Linda Quon | Apr 23, 2026 | Advocacy, News, Stories, TBI, Transition Network
As the ski season comes to a close at Mt. Bachelor, a group of students from High Desert Education Service District (HDESD) had the opportunity to end the season on a high note — out on the snow, learning new skills and enjoying time together through adaptive ski...
by Linda Quon | Mar 19, 2026 | Advocacy, Early Childhood Special Education, News, Stories, Transition Network
March is Music in Schools Month, a time to celebrate the many ways music supports learning, creativity and connection for students of all ages. At High Desert Education Service District (HDESD), music also plays an important role in helping young children with...
by Linda Quon | Jan 13, 2026 | Early Childhood Special Education, News, Transition Network
Better Together is inviting partners and community members to their second convening focused on Integrating a School Readiness & Early Learning Ecosystem. This gathering builds on the momentum of their October convening and continues the shared work of...
by Rachel Wente-Chaney | Jun 22, 2023 | Transition Network
Growing in capacity, numbers, and options When the South Umpqua transition team designed a new approach to summer internships in 2022, they expected good results. The Peer2Peer pilot project aimed to create stronger social connections to help students thrive in new...
