“Because we’ve seen such improvement in math scores using this model, we’re getting buy-in from other teachers.”

Mike Durrant, Math Teacher
Three Rivers School District-Oregon

Proficiency Training

Proficiency Home

BEC provides open enrollment training and coaching for all K-12 educators. See below for current offerings or to register for current offerings. We are well on our way to establishing a critical mass of proficiency experts in Oregon schools!

BEC also provides customized training, graduate level instruction and conference presentations both locally and nationally. Go to the Proficiency Activities page to see examples of the many types of contracted services that we offer.


Current Offerings - Open Enrollment

Date & TimeLocationPresenterTitle / FlyerRegister
2/22/2012 to 2/23/2012
8:00-3:30
George Fox University Portland Center
Portland, OR
Diane Smith,
BEC Director Teaching & Learning Initiative
This training has the option of signing up for Day One, Day Two, or Both Days below.
Day 1 - 2/22/2012
8:00 - 3:30
George Fox Portland Center Diane Smith Introductory Proficiency Training
Day 2 - 2/23/2012
8:30 - 3:30
George Fox Portland Center Various Coaching Workshop Register for Coaching Workshop
Both Days - 2/22/2012 to 2/23/2012
8:00 - 3:30
George Fox Portland Center Diane Smith Intro/Coaching Workshop

Prior Offerings

BEC Proficiency Training & Consultation

  • Introduction to Proficiency. Creates a solid foundation in proficiency-based practices.
  • Content Coaching. Assists educators with implementation concepts and document development unique to a particular discipline.
  • Personalized onsite services. Designed around identified needs of districts and schools. Includes initial training and coaching, as well as all areas necessary for successful implementation from the district to the classroom.
  • Consulting services to districts/ schools. Advises on essential elements to support strategic and systemic implementation, including: development of policy and grading models, factors related to time as a learning barrier, and reform models of instruction that personalize training for each student.
To request training or for more information:
Email Diane Smith at the BEC or call 503-646-0242 x28.