Ed Talks
Ed Talks are a series of virtual events designed to support aspiring educators in overcoming barriers on the pathway to teacher licensure here in Oregon. Developed through a partnership between Salem-Keizer Public Schools and the WESD GYO program, each monthly virtual event is delivered as an interactive Zoom or can be viewed as a recording.
Spring Series ED Talk Events:
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February 27
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4:30 PM
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April 10
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4:30 PM
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Time and Stress Management/Self Care
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May
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TBD
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Past Ed Talk Recordings:
College & Scholarship Essay Writing (recorded 1/14/2025)
Tips and strategies for writing college & scholarship essays, as well as an activity chart.
Ed Talk: Living a Teacher’s Life (recorded 9/26/24)
A presentation with a first-year teacher who successfully navigated a path to becoming an Oregon teacher.
Ed Talk: Funding Your Teacher Education (recorded 10/8/24)
Learn the difference between grants and scholarship and identify specific funding sources to help fund your teacher preparation and licensure costs.
Ed Talk: Exploring Teacher Education Programs (recorded 11/7/24)
We share information about Oregon colleges and universities and how to search for a program that best meets your needs with the Become an Oregon Educator website.
Ed Talk: Navigating a Mentor Teacher Partnership (recorded 2/27/25)
We share tips and strategies for building a partnership with your mentor teacher that assures your ability to learn and grow.
Ed Talk: The Tale of Two Young Teachers (recorded 4/10/25)
This session's guest presentors share their successes, challenges, and lessons learned as a two-teacher family.
