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LMS 101 Series – Professional Learning Opportunity
In its next series of classes, the AESD is offering professional learning opportunities for educators in districts that have selected one of the five most commonly utilized LMS platforms. Below are links to the LMS vendor web sites for further information: Canvas...
ReImagine Wa Ed – Professional Learning Opportunity
August 3-28, 2020 We’re shaping the path ahead! Wherever you are on your distance learning journey, we are here to support you. Washington’s 9 ESDs are proud to partner again with Jeff Utecht (founder of Shifting Schools). Beginning in August and through the fall,...
2020 Summer Education Connection
In this issue read about: New Regional Superintendents Washington State - Recognized Schools Serving the Whole Student - A New Team Approach Behavioral Health Q&A Shifting Schools AESD Network - Supporting Schools Top Ten Tech Tips Creating FlexLessons And more!...
“Shifting School” professional development series for educators
Didn't get a chance to register for the first rounds of "Shifting School" with Jeff Utecht? We've got you covered! We're opening a three-day window from May 26-28 to register for a new cohort in this virtual professional learning series. Register Now! It’s time to...
2020 Winter Education Connection
Welcome back! We hope you had a relaxing winter break and are ready for the new year! We're excited to send the 2020 Winter Education Connection! It's available online, and you can look for a printed copy in the mail or sent to your school in early January. In this...
ESDs, superintendents, state legislators and students push for additional support to address student safety and mental health
Leaders from the state’s Educational Service Districts (ESDs) joined legislators, school staff and student representatives on September 22, for a news conference urging broader support and additional funding for school safety and student mental health services. During...
ESD 105 Class Newsletter – Fall edition
Read the latest news from ESD 105 including: The new Open Doors 105 program: A “GED-Plus” approach to unlocking a second chance at opportunities ESD 105 Regional Teacher of the Year Stephanie King: “My students will always be good at something” Welcome to our region’s...
ESD 112’s Regional Teacher of the Year named Washington State Teacher of the Year
ESD 112's Regional Teacher of the Year has received the highest state honor bestowed upon an educator. Amy Campbell, a Camas School District special education teacher, has been named the Washington State Teacher of the Year. The state’s Office of the Superintendent of...
NWESD Paving the Way to Qmlativ
“What’s Qmlativ?” you ask. Qmlativ is the newest version of the Skyward product used by nearly every district in the Northwest Educational Service District 189 (NWESD) region, as well as, most districts throughout the state for managing student and financial records....
2019 Fall Education Connection
Welcome back! We hope you had a great summer and are making a smooth transition into the new school year. We're excited to send the 2019 Fall Education Connection! It's available now online, and you can look for a printed copy in the mail or sent to your school in...
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Legislative News
2020 Legislative Session – Week 1
Session Overview & AESD Network Legislative Priorities The 2020 session begins today, January 13, and there are just 60 days to get AESD legislative priorities across the finish line. An impressive AESD Network team effort over the last year puts us in a good...
ESDs, superintendents, state legislators and students push for additional support to address student safety and mental health
Leaders from the state’s Educational Service Districts (ESDs) joined legislators, school staff and student representatives on September 22, for a news conference urging broader support and additional funding for school safety and student mental health services. During...
A Message from our AESD President on upcoming changes
Inevitably, change happens! Certainly the time between the winter Dispatch and this edition is evidence of that. The legislative session ended with mixed results in resolving various funding and policy issues impacting our school districts as well as the AESD. On a...
ESD Superintendents busy advocating for the state’s ESDs and school districts
Superintendents from the state’s nine ESDs have been busy in Olympia this legislative session advocating on behalf of ESDs and the 295 school districts they collectively serve on legislation including school safety, Climate Science, special education, and Career...
2019 Legislative Session – Week of 4/8/19
Summary Monday is day 85 of the 105 day legislative session. If the two chambers can come to agreement on details of the budget, adjournment is scheduled for April 28. AESD Specific Bills School Safety HB 1216 is waiting in the Ways and Means Committee for a vote of...
2019 Legislative Session – Week of 4/1/19
Summary Both the House and Senate released their operating budgets last week. The House passed their budget off the floor on Friday March 29, and the Senate is still in the process of passing their budget through the Ways and Means Committee. We anticipate it will...