Standard Response Protocol Initiative launched for enhanced regional school safety
In a significant move towards bolstering school safety and emergency preparedness, ESD 112’s Regional School Safety Center hosted an online forum on February 7 dedicated to implementing the Standard Response Protocol across schools and emergency response teams. This initiative aims [...]
One Prevention Alliance Coordinator, Karen Douglass, Wins Regional Award for Work in Prevention of Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Karen Douglass, Community Prevention Project Coordinator for One Prevention Alliance Community Coalition, was recently named Member of the Year at the Skamania County Chamber of Commerce’s annual dinner. A One Prevention Alliance community partner, Anna Henschel from Skyline Health, [...]
How to Calm or Confirm Your Concerns
Adapted from Elizabeth Moore, Regional Behavioral Health Educator NCESD The Ask Suicide-Screening Questions (ASQ) Toolkit The Ask Suicide-Screening Questions (ASQ) Toolkit is a free resource, downloadable from the NIMH site and very quick to use. The National Institute of Mental [...]
Washington teachers connect Social Justice with Climate Education
On February 8, teachers from across the region gathered for the “Climate Justice League, Assemble!” workshop. Held at Vancouver’s Water Educational Resource Center, the workshop aimed to deepen participants’ understanding of climate justice. Through self-reflection, small group brainstorming, and group [...]
Southwest Washington students forge futures, build skills at Regional Welding Competition
On January 31, students representing 12 different high schools across Southwest Washington competed at the SkillsUSA Regional Welding Competition at Kelso High School in Kelso, Washington. After competing a serires of written, visual, and technical challenges, the medal winners at [...]
ESD 112 Technology Vendor Showcase connects school leaders, classroom tech
School staff from across the region joined ESD 112 and over a dozen technology companies at the Technology Vendor Showcase on January 29. Hosted at ESD 112, this annual event bridges the gap between technology experts and educators in Southwest [...]
Announcement of Vacancy – School Board Director for Mill A School District
Educational Service District 112 (ESD 112) is seeking qualified applicants to fill a Mill A school board vacancy, position #2, until the next regular school district election, per RCW 28A.343.370. Qualified applicants must be registered to vote and reside within [...]
TV ETC aids school districts in expanding video production programs, local sports coverage
Originally published in May, 2023 and updated in January, 2024. Since 1979, ESD 112 has been home to The Vancouver Educational Television Consortium (TV ETC), a nonprofit organization consisting of seven Clark County school districts. The three principal districts, Vancouver [...]
ESD 112 announces January 2024 Board Member inductions
Three board members took the oath of office at the January 2024 Board of Directors meeting, following their election to the ESD 112 Board of Directors in November 2023. Newly elected board members include: Susan Barker: Represents District 1, covering [...]
