Meetings & Conferences
Upcoming AESD Conference News
AESD 2022 Conference hosted by Capital Region ESD 113
We’re getting the band back together. Join us at the 2022 AESD Annual Conference, hosted by Capital Region ESD 113. Right now, it might feel like we are never ever getting back together, but we’re planning something big for next year. In the meantime, lean on us....
Congratulations, Larry MacGuffie, NCESD 171 Board!
At the AESD Annual Membership Meeting on April 14, 2021, Larry MacGuffie was presented with the AESD Executive Board Award of Distinction. This year the award was sponsored by Clear Risk Solutions and included the purchase of an original student artwork from the...
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Calendar of Events: Meetings and Conferences
Executive Board Meeting Minutes
Meeting Presentations
2021 AESD Annual Membership Meeting
2019 AESD Conference
2018 AESD Conference
- Board Job-alike Session
- Board Liability - Risk Management & Coverage - Deborah Callahan
- Illuminating the Elusive - Andrew Eyres
- Leading Groups the ESD Way - Terrie Kessie, Mary Kirby & Lupe Mota
- Migrant Education in WA State - Mary Kirby & Lupe Mota
- ESD-U - Mike Nerland
- Using the High School Feedback Report to Foster Collaboration - Jeffrey Thayne
- AESD Early Learning Shared Comprehensive Services Pilot - Dr. Laura Lynn, Sarita SiqueirosThornburg & Mary Waldron
House Education Committee Meeting - Jan 15, 2019
Past Conference Image Gallery
2019 AESD Conference Slideshow
2018 AESD Conference Photos
2017 AESD Conference Photos
Additional Conference Photos
2017 AESA Conference Highlights
Executive Director Joan Wade, AESA, poses with the main character from the book The Orange Frog that was highlighted at the conference.
AESD Executive Board Meetings
Pictured on the right (l-r): NCESD Board members Larry MacGuffie and Harlan Warner with Superintendent Michelle Price, North Central ESD, at the November 16 AESD Executive Board meeting.
2017 AESA Conference Highlights
Pictured with a friend at the AESA Conference are: Mark Venn, NWESD 189 board member (left) and Rick Anthony, Capital Region 113 Board Chair and Chair of the AESD Executive Board (right).
2017 AESA Conference Highlights
PSESD Board member Joanne Seng at the AESA Conference pictured with former PSESD Board member Rob Beem. Thank you for your service to the AESD Network, Rob!
2017 AESA Conference Highlights
Puget Sound ESD Presenters at the AESA Conference included (l-r): Julie Rolling, Assistant Superintendent; Terese Emry, Associate Superintendent, Learning, Teaching & Family Support; and Sarita Siqueiros Thomburg, Executive Director, Strategy, Evaluation & Learning.
2017 AESA Conference Highlights
Executive Director Marty Daybell from WSIPC (right) participates in a table conversation with other conference attendees.
September 19 AESD Executive Board Meeting
The AESD Executive Board and ESD Superintendents met September 19 at Puget Sound ESD in Seattle to plan for the year ahead. Discussed at the meeting were the AESD Network values, mission, vision, with a focus on Equity, Opportunity and Results. Three major goals were determined: 1) Develop Strategic Partnerships; 2) Grow the Network and provide needed services; and 3) “ Tell our story!”
September 19 AESD Executive Board Meeting
AESD Group
September 19 AESD Executive Board Meeting
Pictured: (back, l-r): Superintendent Darcy Weisner, ESD 123; Bruce Wildfang, ESD 123 Board; ESD Superintendent Chair John Welch, Puget Sound ESD; Rick Anthony, Capital Region 113 Board, AESD Board Chair. Front (l-r): Cathy Meuret, NCESD Board and Carl Johnson, OESD 114 Board.
September 19 AESD Executive Board Meeting
Melissa Gombosky, AESD Legislative Liaison, shares an update at the AESD Executive Board meeting.
September 19 AESD Executive Board Meeting
Melissa Gombosky
September 19 AESD Executive Board Meeting
AESD Board members, superintendents and WSSDA staff at the September 19 AESD Board Retreat Planning meeting.
AESD Communications meeting 10-12-2017
The talented AESD Network communications team met October 12 at Puget Sound ESD to discuss the AESD Communications Plan and share important communication information. Pictured (l-r): Tina Schultz, OESD 114; Jessica Haag, NWESD 189; Kristi n Jaudon, Capital Region ESD 113; Melissa Laramie, Puget Sound ESD; David Goehner, ESD 105; Molly Curtiss, ESD 123; Lori Oberheide, ESD 112. Not pictured: Gene Sharratt , Executive Director of AESD Network Initiatives; Steve Witt er, NEWESD 101; Jessica de Barros, Puget Sound ESD, and Eldene Wall, NCESD/AESD Network.
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October 12 AESD Network Communications Team Meeting
Annual AESD Agency Leadership Retreat – Hosted by ESD 105 in Yakima, Aug. 22-23
Left to right: Greg Lynch (Olympic ESD 114), John Welch (PSESD 121), Melissa Gombosky (AESD lobbyist), Tim Merlino (ESD 112), Marcia Fromhold (AESD lobbyist), Darcy Weisner (ESD 123), Kevin Chase (ESD 105), Michelle Price (North Central ESD 171), Dana Anderson (Capitol Region ESD 113), Jim Shoemake (AESD lobbyist), Larry Francois (Northwest ESD 189), and Mike Dunn (NEWESD 101)
2016 AESD Annual Conference
Growing Opportunities: A Mindset for Change
2016 AESD Annual Conference
Growing Opportunities: A Mindset for Change
2016 AESD Annual Conference
Growing Opportunities: A Mindset for Change
2016 AESD Annual Conference
Growing Opportunities: A Mindset for Change
2015 AESD Annual Conference: Diversity
Native American Mother and Daughters
2015 AESD Annual Conference: Diversity
2015 Military speaker-Russian Orthodox priest-Greg Lynch
2016 AESD Annual Conference
2015 Military Speaker Russian Orthodox Priest Greg Lynch
2014 AESD Conference
Brad Gingerich and friends
2014 AESD Conference
NCESD
2014 AESD Conference
Dana Anderson and Donn Ring
2014 AESD Conference
2014 AESD Conference-Speaker Alvy
AESA Executive Council 2008
Soaring to Success: ESD Flight Plan
2007 AESD Conference “A Taste of Excellence!”
Twyla Barnes honored at AESA Conference
2006 AESD Annual Conference
Jazz Band
2006 AESD Annual Conference
Rich and ESD 123 Board Member
2006 AESD Annual Conference
Erin Greuell and Student
2006 AESD Annual Conference
Jane, Mary and crew
2006 AESD Annual Conference
Jane Gutting, Mary, and Eldene
2006 AESD Annual Conference
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Annual Spring Conference Hosting Boards and Locations
2030 ESD 112
2029 ESD 123
2028 NWESD 189
2027 ESD 105
2026 Olympic ESD 114
2025 NEWESD 101
2024 North Central ESD
2023 Puget Sound ESD 121
2022 ESD 113, Olympia
2020 Puget Sound ESD 121, Tacoma
2019 ESD 112, Stevenson
2018 ESD 123, Pasco
2017 NWESD 189
2016 ESD 105, Yakima
2015 Olympic ESD 114, Bremerton
2014 NEWESD 101, Spokane
2013 ESD 113, Olympia
2012 North Central ESD, Lake Chelan
2011 Puget Sound ESD 121, Seattle
2010 ESD 112, Vancouver
2009 ESD 123, Pasco
2008 ESD 189, Mount Vernon
2007 ESD 105, Yakima
2006 Olympic ESD 114, Bremerton
2005 ESD 101, Post Falls, ID
2004 ESD 113, Long Beach
2003 North Central ESD 171, Leavenworth
2002 Puget Sound ESD 121, Seattle
2001 ESD 112, Vancouver
2000 ESD 123, Richland
1999 Northwest ESD 189, La Conner
1998 ESD 105, Yakima
1997 Olympic ESD 114, Port Ludlow
1996 ESD 101, Spokane
1995 ESD 113, Olympia
1994 North Central ESD 171, Wenatchee
1993 ESD 112, Vancouver
1992 Puget Sound ESD 121, Seattle
1991 ESD 123, Walla Walla
1990 Northwest ESD 189, Mt. Vernon
1989 ESD 105, Yakima