Become a certified teacher at a fraction of the cost with ESD-U
Applications for the 2025-2026 ESD-U cohort are now open. This one-year, residency-based, flexible teacher certification program offers alternative routes to teacher certification for individuals with bachelor’s degrees. Compared to traditional certification routes, it costs just $9,500, compared to the average [...]
Local school boards recognized as Boards of Distinction
Battle Ground Public Schools (back row from left): Director Ted Champine, President Mary Snitily and Director Debbie Johnson. Middle row: Director Terry Tate and Vice President Jackie Maddux. Front row: Student representatives Itzel Contreras Montiel and Julia Stiffler. [...]
Substance use prevention event highlights data, solutions, and youth voices
Educators, community leaders, and public health advocates recently convened at the Vancouver Water Resource Education Center for the Data Walk & Youth Leadership Panel, an event presented by Prevent Coalition and Clark County Public Health. This gathering focused on addressing [...]
Standard Response Protocol gaining momentum throughout southwest Washington
In a time when school safety is a critical concern, ESD 112’s Regional School Safety Center (RSSC) is leading a collaborative effort to improve emergency preparedness and response across the region through pioneering the implementation of The Standard Response Protocol [...]
School leaders call for legislative action on big 3 priorities at ESD 112 Legislative Forum
On November 20, 2024, more than 50 school superintendents and education leaders from across Southwest Washington gathered virtually for the ESD 112 2024-25 Legislative Forum. The forum provided a vital opportunity for regional educators to engage lawmakers on pressing issues [...]
Weathering winter school delays and closures
Winter is almost here, and along with it, there is the chance of snow and inclement weather in many areas within the ESD 112 region! Just when you think you've got the routine down, you get thrown a curveball: [...]
Shifting perceptions of substance abuse in schools
Two Washougal schools, Jemtegaard Middle School (JMS) and Canyon Creek Middle School (CCMS), are leading the charge in reshaping perceptions about substance misuse. Led by Unite! Washougal Community Coalition, their innovative Positive Community Norms Campaign sheds light on a surprising [...]
Meet the new Superintendents!
As the new school year is underway, we are excited to welcome these new and familiar faces to the role of superintendent across our region. Many are stepping in as interim leaders to guide districts through important transitions. Each [...]
Hispanic Heritage Month celebrated across ESD 112 schools
In October, local schools embraced a colorful celebration of culture and diversity: Hispanic Heritage Month. Celebrated from mid-September to mid-October, Hispanic Heritage Month recognizes the Hispanic community's rich history, culture, and contributions. Schools across the ESD 112 region enjoyed [...]
