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Oregon’s Regional Programs:
 
Our Mission: Through Collaborative Partnerships, Oregon’s Regional Programs provide students with low incidence disabilities educational opportunities to achieve success through equitable access and specialized supports.

Our Vision: All students will have an education that prepares them to live as contributing citizens in their communities and to succeed in the life they choose.
 
Cathy Jensen
Regional Manager, Region 8
503-614-1335

                        Oregon Regional Programs
     Serving Students with Low-Incidence Disabilities

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What is "Regional?"

Regional services are provided as part of Oregon’s Low-Incidence Regional Programs (LIRP). 
Low-Incidence Disabilities represent less than 1% of the population. Regionally eligible disabilities include:
· Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
· Blind / Vision Impairment (BVI)
· Deaf / Hard of Hearing (D/HH)
· Deaf-Blind
· Orthopedic Impairment (OI)
· Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Because schools encounter these students infrequently, it may be challenging to offer the highly specialized training and support needed. The LIRP model offers high quality services to every part of the state, no matter how big, small, or remote the district. NWRESD is the regional contractor for Region 8, which includes Washington, Columbia, Clatsop, and Tillamook Counties. We partner with our component districts to provide specialists, training, and resources to students, educators, and families.

Click below to Access Regional Services: A Guide for District Staff                                                                    
Regional Services Staff Guide link
LIRP Intake Specialist link
LIRP Brochure link
Regional Referral Form link
LIRP Contact link
RSD Homepage link

Northwest Regional Education Service District
Phone: 503-614-1428
Fax: 503-614-1440

Toll-Free in Oregon 1-888-990-7500 
5825 NE Ray Circle
Hillsboro,  OR 97124

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communications@nwresd.k12.or.us or the front desk at 503-614-1428.