Regional News
IPP Year 2: Shifting mindsets and creating conditions for change
As we begin this school year, there is a mix of joy and uncertainty with a desire to get back to the comfort and predictability of our classrooms. As educators, we know strong relationships, increased flexibility, and student choice are key tenants in meeting the...
2022 State Teacher of the Year and 2021 State Classified School Employee of the Year announced
North Thurston Public Schools Native Student Program Specialist Jerad Koepp has been named 2022 Washington State Teacher of the Year, and Kelso School District McKinney-Vento Liaison Nancy Baldwin has been named 2021 Washington State Classified School Employee of the...
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...
AESD launches dedicated LMS Solutions website
Since April 2020, the AESD has designed and delivered statewide professional learning on a broad range of topics and content areas. And in June 2020, the AESD launched LMS Solutions, a comprehensive suite of professional learning opportunities focused on the effective...
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...
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,...
“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...
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...
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