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NWESD Workshop Update and Ed Talks | Red Ribbon Week: Honoring the Sacrifice
Red Ribbon Week: Honoring the Sacrifice In my day-to-day visits with schools all over the region, I have the pleasure of meeting extraordinary people, doing extraordinary work. Once in a while, I learn the seeds of that work may arise from a difficult place, time or...
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Starting Strong P-3rd Grade Institute
August 7-9, 2017 Theme: Connect, Learn, & Lead Change Vision: To build strong connections among Prenatal to 3rd Grade educators and leaders as we work to eliminate the opportunity gap in the state of Washington 415 P-3 Educators from across the state attended the...
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Registration for the 2018 AESD Conference Now Open
Online Registration and a Call for Presenters: the 2018 AESD Conference is About Power Opening up an online registration process for the annual ESD statewide conference is just one of several big changes coming to the traditional gathering. ESD 123 in Pasco,...
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Si Bautista Retires from the North Central Educational Service District Board of Directors after 27 years
Si Bautista is retiring from the North Central Educational Service District Board of Directors after 27 years, during which he served as chair for 25 years. As a North Central ESD Board member he was s a long-time supporter of educational agencies such as the...
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PSESD Seeking a Diverse Group of Representatives to Consider Becoming Members of the PSESD Board of Directors
Puget Sound Educational Service District (PSESD) is seeking a diverse group of representatives to consider becoming members of the PSESD Board of Directors. PSESD is one of nine regional educational agencies serving school districts, state approved private and charter...
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Early Learning Leadership Brunch – September 26, 2017
Please join Northwest Early Learning and community stakeholders from across the region to consider how current research and local data can inform policy, practice and community norms to strengthen outcomes for children and families. Read more on the NWESD website...
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2017-2018 Fellows Network
The NWESD values the voice of each district and seeks equitable representation from our region at our Fellows meetings; it is critical to our work in the region, i.e. increasing student learning and preparation for entrance into college and career, that all districts be represented.
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NWESD Annual Report
A year in review, presenting NWESD's 2015-2016 Annual Report. Read about our philosophy, mission, student and teacher data, and stories from our region. Read more on the NWESD website...
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NWESD Regional Teacher of the Year
Linne Haywood, from Darrington School District has been named the NWESD's 2018 Teacher of the Year! Read more on the NWESD website >
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North Central Welcomes New Superintendent, Dr. Michelle Price
Dr. Michelle Price began her official duties as NCESD Superintendent on July 1 2017. Dr. Price most recently served as the Superintendent of the Moses Lake School District, having served in that capacity since 2009 and prior to that as their Assistant Superintendent...
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Legislative News
Special Session Update
The legislature is scheduled to finish its third special session on Thursday, July 21. There is still no resolution on the 2017-19 Capital Budget. The Seattle Times published a detailed story on the Capital Budget dispute. WSSDA Summary Document Links Impact Summary...
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Special Session Continues
The second special session is scheduled to end this Wednesday, June 21. A third session will likely be called as soon as the second adjourns because there is not yet an operating budget or an education funding plan. Negotiators continue to meet several times a week...
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A better assessment system: Using federally mandated testing to support student growth.
OSPI Assessment Outline: Intent section: We must have a high school assessment (federal requirement); Our commitment to a 10th grade high school assessment that builds upon our standards and our 3-8 assessment system; That prepares students for basic proficiency; and...
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In the News: Seattle Times
Bill Keim’s Seattle Times OP-Ed: School Funding- First Do no Harm: Read the...
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Special Session Update
Assessment Delinking Efforts Rep. Laurie Dolan published an opinion article in the Seattle Times regarding assessments. She calls for the delinking of the assessments and graduation requirements. The House passed ESHB 1046 for a third time since the start of the...
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Reykdal’s K-12 Education Vision – Press Conference and Materials
This morning at 9 a.m. Superintendent Reykdal held a press conference to go over his long-term K-12 education vision and some basic elements of a McCleary solution. Watch the recorded press conference below: A link to the supporting budget documents can be found here:...
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