Am posting on beahlf of a friend, who is considering a move to Bend, Oregon:

She asks for information on private, non-secular elementary and middle
schools in the Bend, Oregon area.  Meaning within a 5-mile radius. 
She is aware of the Cascades Academy and has looked at their website,
so don't repeat that info.   But it's a brand new school and she wants
more indepth information about it- beyond the basic facts that are
listed.  Find out more about school's reputation, philosophy,
curriculum.  She has heard that it is an off-shoot of Sunriver
Academy, in Central Ore., which no longer exists.   Try to find out
more.

In addition to Cascades, are there any other private, NON SECULAR
schools in the Bend area.

Regarding PUBLIC schools, please find out about the elementary and
middle schools in the area called WEST BEND.

On the medical front:
Her 7-year-old son has been diagnosed and is being treated for
PLAGIOCEPHALY, a deformity of the skull.   He sees a pediatric
osteopath at the Osteopathic Center for Children in San Diego.  She
WILL consult with him about Oregon doctors, but he's out of the
country and she needs info before his return, as she's leaving to
check out Bend in the next few weeks.

Not intersted in a dialogue regarding the pros or cons of DO'S
(doctors of osteopathy.)  What she wants is a list and as much info as
you can find on pediatric DO's in the Bend area.
So far she has found the Central Oregon Pediatric Association in Bend
(she hasn't checked to see if they have a website yet, so you can)--
and she has no names of specific doctors there.
The other is High Lake -- a facility in Bend.  Again, all she has is the name.
Please research these two , as well as any other pediatric DO's you
can find in the area.

For schools, she wants a 5-mile radius, but for medical care, she'd be
willing to go further, as Bend is near Redmond, Oregon, about 15 miles
away. Perhaps there are Redmond medical personnel.

And finally, as part of her son's care, he also needs a PEDIATRIC
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST, hopefully one  that specializes in vision
therapy and fine motor skills development.  But she realizes that that
much breakdown might not show up online.  The important thing is that
the OT works specifically with children.

At minimum, Names, addresses and phone numbers, please.

Hello cryptica-ga:

It was a pleasure to answer this question. First, I want to thank you
for increasing my knowledge of the town of Bend.

I will answer your questions in a systematic manner in the order you
asked. Let us break the entire question in parts and see what
different kinds of information you seek.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1(a) Private Schools in Bend
1(b) Private Schools that are non secular in nature
2. Information regarding Cascades Academy
3(a) Elementary and Middle Public Schools in Bend
3(b) Elementary and Middle Public Schools in Bend in West Bend
4. Pediatrics in Bend
5. Doctors of Osteopathy in Bend
6(a) Pediatrics Occupational Therapists in Bend
6(b) Central Oregon Pediatric Association & High Lakes Health Care

1. Information on private, non-secular elementary and middle schools
in the Bend, Oregon area.

ANSWER

First, I will try to list all the elementary and middle private
schools in the Bend, Oregon area and than I will point out those
institutions that seems to be non-secular.

Here is the list of private elementary and middle schools in Bend.

Private schools in Bend.
http://www.cdesd.k12.or.us/SchoolDirectory/NPS.htm

Here is another short list of private schools in Bend.

Private schools in Bend.
http://www.mytroubledteen.com/Bend-OR.coo

Note that there is no mention of the Cascades Academy. It might be
because it started enrolling students last September.

Here is the list of private schools that are non-secular in nature and
are not related to a religious entity.

NOTE! Please consult the listing of private schools (above) for the
contact information of the schools listed.

Cascades Academy * (Not listed) Opened this September
http://www.cascadesacademy.org

Pine Ridge Elementary School * (Not listed) Opened this October
19840 Hollygrape, Bend, Oregon

Becky Johnson Center
Sylvan Learning Center
Growing Tree Learning Center
REALMS Rimrock Expeditionary Alternative Learning Middle School
Sagewood Waldorf Education
7 Peaks Elementary School
Mt. Bachlor Academy
J Bar J Learning Centers Private School
New leaf Academy
Sun River Preparatory School 

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2. More in depth information about Cascades Academy beyond the basic facts that are
listed. 

ANSWER

I compiled further information about the Cascades Academy from the
http://www.Bend.com website. Yes, it is an off-shoot of Sun River
Academy in Central Oregon which no longer exists.

Below you will find detailed information on the history of the school,
its curriculum and teaching methods.

April 18 News Release
http://bend.com/news/ar_view%5E3Far_id%5E3D9078.htm

April 25 News Release
http://bend.com/news/ar_view%5E3Far_id%5E3D9197.htm

May 20 News Release
http://bend.com/news/ar_view%5E3Far_id%5E3D9612%5E26fth_hilite%5E3D10480.htm

June 25 News Release
http://bend.com/news/ar_view%5E3Far_id%5E3D10206%5E26fth_hilite%5E3D11010.htm

July 9 News Release
http://bend.com/news/ar_view%5E3Far_id%5E3D10407%5E26fth_hilite%5E3D11189.htm

July 31 News Release
http://bend.com/news/ar_view%5E3Far_id%5E3D10778.htm

August 1 News Release
http://bend.com/news/ar_view%5E3Far_id%5E3D10808.htm

August 27 News Release
http://bend.com/news/ar_view%5E3Far_id%5E3D11178%5E26fth_hilite%5E3D11846.htm

?While on the Eastside, Cascades Academy of Central Oregon is gearing
up to start classes Sept. 15 its location, the former Seven Peaks site
on Studio Road.?
Excerpt from http://bend.com/news/ar_view%5E3Far_id%5E3D11197.htm

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3. Regarding PUBLIC schools, please find out about the elementary and
middle schools in the area called WEST BEND.

ANSWER

First, allow me to list all the elementary and middle schools in the
city of Bend and than I will list (public) elementary and middle
schools in the area known as WEST BEND.

LIST OF ALL THE ELEMANTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS IN BEND
http://www.oregoncitylink.com/bend/schools.htm
(Please note that Junior High Schools are actually middle schools, as
is evident by their names.)

Here is the list of public elementary and middle schools in the area
called west bend.
For a better understanding of the neighborhoods, please consult
http://www.bendneighborhoods.org/Neighborhood_map.htm OR use
http://www.mapquest.com
(I used map quest to find the exact location of schools)

KENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - 701 NW NEWPORT AVE. BEND, OR 97701. (541)383-6180

KINGSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL -  Grades K-3. NW 12TH & KINGSTON ST. BEND,
OR 97701. (541)383-6205

THOMPSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - Grades K-3. 437 NW WALL ST. BEND, OR
97701. (541)383-6220

LA PINE Middle School -  Grades 5-8. PO Box 305 - 16360 1st Street
LaPine, OR 97739. 541-536-5967

Here is an elementary public school that is located very near to West
Bend in Central Bend.
 
AMITY CREEK MAGNET SCHOOL - Grades K-5. 520 NW Wall Street Bend, OR
97701. 541-383-6195

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4. List and as much info as you can find on pediatric DO's in the Bend area.

ANSWER

Find a list of board certified pediatricians from the American Board
of Pediatricshttp://www.abp.org/abpfr1024.htm
 
Search by Location 
http://www.abpeds.com/pediatrics/DualSearchMD.asp?Search=Location
(Please type in Bend for City, Oregon for State and leave the
specialty as ?General Pediatricians?.  You will get around 14 members
of American Board of Pediatricians along with their contact
information.

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5. Find doctors of Osteopathy

ANSWER


Here is a list for Doctors of Osteopathy in Bend, along with their
contact information.

http://www.holisticopia.com/city/Oregon_Bend.htm
(Please scroll down to Osteopathy)

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6. Locate OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST, hopefully one that specializes in
vision therapy and fine motor skills development. Also check to the
websites of Central Oregon Pediatric Association and High lakes (If
any).
 
ANSWER

I was able to locate two occupational therapists in Bend. They
specialize in Pediatrics. If you need more information on occupational
therapist for kids, I will advise you to consult
Occupational Therapy Association of Oregon at http://www.otao.com/index.htm.

Healing Bridge is an institute which will help with your child?s
occupational therapy needs
http://www.healingbridge.com/pediatrics.htm. The head of their
pediatrics facility, Dr Georgia Merrifield is an expert in motor
development and neurodevelopment treatment. Read her bio at
http://www.healingbridge.com/images/staffphotos/bio-georgia.pdf or
read the excerpt at the end of the page at
http://www.healingbridge.com/pediatrics.htm

Another interesting and young pediatrician who may be of interest is
Dr Josephine M Fitzsimons at St. Charles Medical Center. Her specialty
is Pediatric Rehabilitation. You may read about her credentials at
http://cgi.photobooks.com/scripts/troll.cgi?dbase=stcharl&page=2&setsize=20&specialty=Pediatric+Rehabilitation&pict_id=9700540
OR you may visit the Saint Charles Medical Center Website
http://www.scmc.org/html/about.html

Here is the information on Central Oregon Pediatric Association
http://cdrc.ohsu.edu/oscshn1/medicalhome/about/bend.html

Sorry! It seems that High Lakes Health Care doesn?t have any website
but their contact information is
Mailing:
18 NW OREGON AVE, BEND, OR 97701-2735
Phone: (541) 389-7741 
(541) 388-2527

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OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION

Bend, Oregon Educational Profile
http://www.bend.com/community/cityinfo/index%5E3Fchoices%5E3Deducation.htm

Bend City Information
http://www.city-data.com/city/Bend-Oregon.html

Bend Medical Resources
http://cdrc.ohsu.edu/oscshn1/medicalhome/search/results.php

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Useful Search Strategy

< ?pediatric occupational therapist in bend Oregon? >
://www.google.com/search?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&q=pediatric+occupational+therapist+in+bend+oregon&btnG=Google+Search

< ?pediatric occupational therapist? >
://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&q=pediatric+occupational+therapist&btnG=Google+Search

< ?schools in bend Oregon? >
://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&q=schools+in+bend+oregon&btnG=Google+Search

< ?occupational therapist in Oregon? >
://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&q=occupational+therapist+in+oregon&btnG=Google+Search

< ?osteopathy bend Oregon? >
://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&q=osteopathy++bend+oregon&btnG=Google+Search

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I hope this helps. Please let me know if you are not satisfied with my
research. I will do everything to help you.

Sincerely,
Leader-ga.

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Request for Answer Clarification by cryptica-ga on 12 Jan 2004 20:49 PST

Leader -- 

This is definitely a lot of good info.  But did you use enough variety
in your search terms?  It feels as if you did some literal searching,
but not enough imaginative phrasing in HOW you searched.

Example:  I just did a few on my own:  I typed "pediatric osteopath"
and "how to find."  I also searched under "Plagiocephaly," which the
kid is being treated for.  And I also tried word variations like
"osteopath" instead of "osteopathy."

These led to "cranialsacral therapy" resources, the American
Osteopathic Association, Upledger Institute - doctor referrals, Users
Groups --important leads that ought to have been in your answer.  It
doesn't appear that you searched via Plagiocephaly at all.

At this point, between all the stuff you've found and what I
unearthed, my friend says she has plenty of info to digest.  She isn't
asking you to do any more work.  So, I think we can close this
question out.  But before I do, I want to give you a chance to read
this.  HOpe it makes sense.

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Clarification of Answer by leader-ga on 12 Jan 2004 21:26 PST

Thank you for the clarification and a kind advice. Actually, I didn't
include all the terms that I used because there were so many of them.
What I really tried here is to provide you the basic information on
the data you seek. As I am not aware of the complete scenario, I
abstained from doing research based on my judgement alone. I wasn't
aware of Plagiocephaly treatment. Furthermore, it is always the
consumer who knows best what they are looking for.

On the other hand, I really want to thank you becasue it is seldom
that we get a response from a customer telling us how we may improve.

I am glad that your friend has the information that she requires and
if needed, I am willing to serve your casue.

Sincerely,
leader-ga.

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Request for Answer Clarification by cryptica-ga on 13 Jan 2004 08:28 PST

Hi, Leader.  Yeah, I wasn't aware of Plagiocephaly either --I'd never
even heard of it.  But it seemed like a key search term, since she
stated that the kid is being treated for it with osteopathy and
occupational therapy -- which is why I thought you'd check to see if
there were links to doctors that way.   But you're right, nobody can
be a mind reader on these things.
Let me check back one last time with my friend to see if there's
anything else she needs and if not, will close this out.  Thanks
again.

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Clarification of Answer by leader-ga on 13 Jan 2004 09:44 PST

Thank You. I will wait to see if you require more information.

Sincerely,
leader-ga.

Many thanks!