ClimeTime cited in leading science journal
The Washington state program ClimeTime, which is facilitated by the state’s nine Education Service Districts (ESDs) and community partners, was recently cited as a popular [...]
School leaders share COVID-driven funding concerns with legislators
Education leaders, board members and superintendents from across Southwest Washington came together virtually on December 4, for a legislative forum hosted by ESD 112. The [...]
Regional, state efforts underway to improve classroom inclusion
Currently, the state of Washington is ranked as one of the nation’s least inclusive states (44 out of 50), but educators from across Southwest Washington [...]
Clark County School Districts Agree to Move to In-Person Education for Kindergartners
In-person instruction for small groups of the county’s youngest learners is a safe, cautious approach; consistent with state health guidance The superintendents of nine Clark [...]
Drive-Thru Drug Take Back Events Saturday October 24th
On Saturday October 24, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., take unused and expired prescription and over-the-counter medication for safe FREE disposal at four [...]
State workgroup brings vital training options to teachers
When school districts across the state examined how they could improve distance learning for students, families and teachers entering the 2020-21 school year, overcoming challenges [...]
ESD 112 facilitates purchase of PPE for Washington schools
ESD 112 is helping schools across the state of Washington get the personal protective equipment (PPE) they need in advance of a return to in-person [...]
School and Health Department leaders collaborate on monitoring COVID activity and safe transitions to hybrid instruction
New, school-specific metrics are available on Clark and Cowlitz County Health Department Websites; Leaders agree to wait three weeks between learning model transitions. School Leaders [...]
Construction Services Group provides safe school reopening guidance
Most people spend around 90 percent of their lives in the built environment, i.e., some sort of building or structure. Unfortunately, current science suggests that [...]
Clark County school leaders’ recommendation to start school remotely consistent with new state school reopening metrics
New Department of Health metrics indicate Clark County is on the high end of the moderate COVID activity category and should begin the school year [...]
OSPI releases guidance for reopening WA schools this fall
The state Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) has released a framework for Washington K-12 schools to reopen this fall, following feedback from [...]
ESD 112 partners with GVCC to launch Lemonade Day
Still looking for ways to combine fun and learning at home while practicing social distancing? Take a trip to Lemonopolis to learn about business and [...]
