ORSN's Content Catalog

 

MicroPDs are the foundational learning tool used by ORSN.

ORSN MicroPDs teach research and evidence-based strategies specific to a topic or skill our school partners have identified as important.

MicroPDs are animated and include characters that are diverse in ethnicity, ability, age, and body shape with the hope that PD participants to see themselves and their students in the content.

Below is an example of a MicroPD intended for Educational Assistants working specifically with students with disabilities and focuses on the important strategy of using wait time during instruction.

MicroPD videos have closed captions in both English and Spanish. All of our microPD modules include a number of wrap-around resources including an agenda, slide deck, resource guide & additional questions which can be downloaded and modified by school partners.

Learning Tracks Are Fully Customizable

ORSN content focuses on:

  • k12 Educational Assistants Core Skills
  • Positive Behavior Support
  • Instructional Support Strategies 
  • Trauma & Healing Informed School Systems 
  • Building Relationships 
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Early Literacy (K-3) 

MicroPD Authors

ORSN works with a growing network of content experts including research faculty within the University of Oregon's College of Education as well as educators activity working in the field, to regularly develop new content based on the needs of today's educators.

  • Dr. Jeff Todahl, Associate Professor, Couples and Family Therapy Program Director, Counseling Psychology, Couples and Family Therapy, Family and Human Services and Prevention Science
  • Dr. Chris Knowles, Associate Director for the University Center in Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD), Department of Special Education and Clinical Sciences, University of Oregon.
  • Judy Newman, former Co-Director and Co-Founder of Early Childhood CARES, University of Oregon
  • Dr. Annie Draeger, Certified Special Education Teacher & ORSN Research Associate
  • Beth Hall, Special Education Teacher
  • Terry Hoagland, QMHP, Licensed School Administrator
  • De'Ondre Hogan, Diversity Equity & Inclusion Program Manager
  • Emily Johnson, Certified Teacher & ORSN Assistant Director
  • Amy LeRoy, Speech & Language Pathologist
  • Rafaela Partida, Certified Special Education Teacher
  • Erin Rupe, Certified Special Education Teacher
  • Cynthia Saras, Certified Special Education Teacher