Meetings & Conferences
Upcoming AESD Conference News
Speaker Spotlight: Ed Viesturs, World-class mountain climber
Ed Viesturs, a world-class mountain climber, helps audiences learn how to overcome obstacles by discussing the lessons he learned as professional mountaineer with over 30 years of experience on the highest peaks in the world. The seven time Everest summiteer shows...
Speaker Spotlight: Jennifer Huffman
Jennifer Huffman, National Rowing Champion and granddaughter of 1936 Olympic Gold Medalist Joe Rantz from The Boys in the Boat, started rowing at the age of 38. Today, her rowing accomplishments include: National Champion in three events at US Rowing Masters Nationals...
2019 AESD Conference Speakers & Special Events
We hope you’re making plans now to join fellow colleagues and friends April 11-13 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Washington’s ESDs at the 2019 Annual AESD Conference! This year’s event is in the heart of the Columbia River Gorge in Stevenson, Washington at the...
Calendar of Events: Meetings and Conferences
Executive Board Meeting Minutes
Additional Meeting Minutes
Annual Meeting Minutes
Board Work Session Minutes
ESD Coordinating Board Minutes
Meeting Presentations
2018 WSSDA 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
AESD Executive Committee Presentations
2017 AESA Conference
Past Conference Image Gallery
2018 AESD Conference Slideshow
2017 AESD Conference Slideshow
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
1989 ESD 105, Yakima
1990 Northwest ESD 189, Mt. Vernon
1991 ESD 123, Walla Walla
1992 Puget Sound ESD 121, Seattle
1993 ESD 112, Vancouver
1994 North Central ESD 171, Wenatchee
1995 ESD 113, Olympia
1996 ESD 101, Spokane
1997 Olympic ESD 114, Port Ludlow
1998 ESD 105, Yakima
1999 Northwest ESD 189, La Conner
2000 ESD 123, Richland
2001 ESD 112, Vancouver
2002 Puget Sound ESD 121, Seattle
2003 North Central ESD 171, Leavenworth
2004 ESD 113, Long Beach
2005 ESD 101, Post Falls, ID
2006 Olympic ESD 114, Bremerton
2007 ESD 105, Yakima
2008 ESD 189, Mount Vernon
2009 ESD 123, Pasco
2010 ESD 112, Vancouver
2011 Puget Sound ESD 121, Seattle
2012 North Central ESD, Lake Chelan
2013 ESD 113, Olympia
2014 NEWESD 101, Spokane
2015 Olympic ESD 114, Bremerton
2016 ESD 105, Yakima
2017 NWESD 189
2018 ESD 123, Pasco
2019 ESD 112, Stevenson