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ASPIRE Events and Training

ASPIRE supports students, families, and communities across Oregon by providing timely and topical training and professional development opportunities through both in-person and virtual events. 

2024 ASPIRE Fall Conference

Thank you for your interest in the ASPIRE Fall Conference. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our attendees and presenters for making the 2024 ASPIRE Fall Conference a resounding success. A special thank you to the University of Oregon and Oregon State University–Cascades Campus for hosting this year's event.

We will share details about the 2025 ASPIRE Fall Conference in the Spring.

2024 ASPIRE Fall Conference Event Program

ASPIRE Connections

ASPIRE Connections are monthly virtual meetings that allow ASPIRE Coordinators and Mentors a chance to network and engage in professional development. You can learn more about ASPIRE Connections in the menus below.

Recordings of Past Connections- 

  • September 10th, 2024
    • Kicking off the New School Year- Join the ASPIRE community (Coordinators, Mentors and Specialist) as we share updates and the latest and greatest news, resources and programs for ASPIRE 2024-2025. Questions are welcomed and appreciated! Notes to include the yearly cycle, end-of-year, and how ASPIRE values diversity. (MS & HS)
    • Link: https://youtu.be/Wgu32-1KP1Y 
  • October 22nd, 2024
    • FAFSA/ORSAA Updates. In this edition of the ASPIRE Coordinator Connection, we are joined by OSAC staff for a comprehensive overview of the FAFSA/ORSAA. They will highlight key information to ensure you're fully prepared when the FAFSA/ORSAA open in December.
    • Link: https://youtu.be/ZPRTJckJzjU 
  • November 14th, 2024
    • OSAC Scholarship Application: Timeline, tips to support applicants, special situations, making corrections, additional requirements, eligibility criteria, and new scholarship funds available this year. Staff will share pro-tips on searching in the Catalog and selecting scholarships in the application.
    • Link: https://youtu.be/EyZCV6RkwAc
    • PowerPoint PDF
  • November 19th, 2024
    • MS Resources: This video will introduce ASPIRE’s new and updated Career and College Readiness resources for Middle School programs. We will explore activities that you can use with students 1:1 and/or in a group.
    • Link:https://youtu.be/Yn3Cw9DAiK8 
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In addition to our Fall Conference and monthly ASPIRE Connections meetings we have other ways to support your professional development including regular mentor trainings, webinars, and videos posted to our YouTube page. 

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