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...
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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...
Olympic Academy Prepares Qualified Students for Social, Emotional, and Academic Success
Kids don’t have a lack of will, they have a lack of skill. Just like reading and math skills, social/emotional skills can be taught. This fall, Capital Region ESD 113 will open Olympic Academy, a supportive environment that will help students learn the skills they...
Statewide effort launches Climate Science website
To showcase the collaborative efforts across the state, all nine Educational Service Districts and seven Community-Based Organizations collaborated to launch a new website www.climetime.org. ClimeTime is a state-led network for climate science learning that helps...
Capital Region ESD 113 offers Web Accessibility Training
Equal Opportunity for All Everyone has the right to an equal opportunity to take part in mainstream American life. Buildings must have entrances that don’t require walking up stairs. Sidewalks must have curbs that slope to ease transitions for wheelchairs. We’re used...
Equal Opportunity for All: ADA
Everyone has the right to an equal opportunity to take part in mainstream American life. Buildings must have entrances that don’t require walking up stairs. Sidewalks must have curbs that slope to ease transitions for wheelchairs. We’re used to seeing accommodations...
Better Together: Partnering to support student mental health and wellness
Featured Article in the Washington Principal (AWSP) In 2016, the Children’s Mental Health Workgroup formed as a result of Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 2439, which relates to increasing access to adequate and appropriate mental health services for children....
Capital Region ESD 113 Welcomes Bill Williams and Dale McDaniel to their Board of Directors
Mr. Williams replaces Rex Comstock, representing District 5 (North Thurston A) and Dr. McDaniel replaces Diana Goldy, representing District 3 (Elma, Grapeview, Hood Canal, Mary M. Knight, McCleary, Montesano, Pioneer, Satsop, Shelton, and Southside). We are thankful...
A Safety-First Approach
New electric can opener reduces risk of injury, saves time, and creates happier employees With the task of preparing food to feed hundreds of students each day, a food service employee devotes a lot of time to prepping meals. This includes tasks such as chopping and...