Regional News
Regional, state efforts underway to improve classroom inclusion
Currently, the state of Washington is ranked as one of the nation’s least inclusive states (44 out of 50), but educators from across Southwest Washington and the rest of the state are actively working to change that. The Washington Association of Educational Service...
2020 Fall Education Connection
In this issue read about: NWESD Regional Teacher of the Year - Ben Ballew, Arlington SD LMS 101 professional learning series How the COVID-19 pandemic intersects with Washington STEM A Mukilteo kindergarten center research partnership And more! The Education...
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...