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December 2026 Newsletter

Stretch Your Supply Budget

The Educator Lending Library is your partner in classroom innovation. Don't let funds be a barrier to hands-on learning in your classroom. The Educator Lending Library offers over 150 turnkey kits designed for PK-12 STEM learning.

Most kits are delivered directly to your district's district office, where they can be picked up when you're ready to return them. Loan terms are two weeks, with the opportunity to extend a loan if you need it for a little longer.

We have the consumables covered! Kits include common supplies like batteries, paper, and tape when applicable.

Place a hold on a kit today and receive it as soon as next week.

If you're not already a patron of the Educator Lending Library, sign up today!

Regional Education Opportunities

Set the Path for Expanded Learning at the OregonASK Fall Conference!



Join us for OregonASK’s premier gathering of afterschool, summer, and expanded learning professionals from across Oregon. On November 14th, we’ll come together at the beautiful and conveniently located Kroc Center in Salem for a day filled with connection, inspiration, and practical learning.

This year’s theme, Setting the Path for Expanded Learning, is all about strengthening program quality and giving you the tools, resources, and ideas you can put into action right away to better support the youth you serve.

Your registration includes 6 hours of professional development, opportunities to build meaningful partnerships, valuable curriculum and program support and lunch - all in one engaging day!

Ready to join us? Register today! Be sure to check out the attached flyer for additional event details and information about available scholarship opportunities.

Questions? Contact amber.lomascola@oregonask.org 

The Science of Lesson Planning

Register now for The Science of Lesson Planning professional development series!

Paid Virtual Participation in +1 Dual Credit Math Courses Development

With ODE's Mathways grant funding, Lane STEM and South Metro-Salem STEM Partnership (SMSP) are supporting the expansion of high school dual credit math courses in Oregon. These +1 courses are aligned with the cornerstones of the Oregon Math Project: Focus, Engagement, Pathways, and Belonging.

Learn more about +1 Dual Credit Math Courses.

Register to join the 2027-2028 cohort.

Supporting Math Teachers in the Linn-Benton Region

Shout-out to our partners at the Linn Benton Lincoln Education Service District (LBL ESD): Cindy Drouhard, New Teacher Mentoring Program and Strategic Partnerships for Student Success, and K-12 Math Specialist, Jennifer Vomocil, for their partnership in supporting our math educators' professional development. We are grateful for their partnership and commitment to supporting professional development opportunities for 
our math educators. 

Their recruiting and facilitation have been pivotal in the success of the Building Thinking Classrooms workshops and other Mathways educator-focused programming.

Thank you, Cindy and Jenn!

ABOUT US

Visit the Mid-Valley STEM-CTE Hub 

website to learn more about us and find out how YOU can get involved.