Instruction & Technology Support Department
Department Overview
The Instruction and Technology Support primary goal is supporting schools and school districts in their efforts to improve student learning. We want to ensure that each student achieves the four state learning goals and is prepared to be an informed and involved citizen of the 21st Century. Our department works with schools, districts, families, communities, higher education, business and government to achieve these goals.
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Dr. Mike Stromme
Associate Superintendent
mike.stromme@esd112.org
360-750-7505
Sara Rhoten
Administrative Assistant
sara.rhoten@esd112.org
(360) 750-7505 x270
EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT CENTER
Debbie Tschirgi
debbie.tschirgi@esd112.org
(360) 750-7505 x269
Educator training in applying technology to curriculum, instruction, and administration; Assistance in developing effective classroom models for technology supporting integrated essential learnings curricula; Evaluation and recommendation of hardware and software solutions to meet the needs of staff and students; Assistance with long-range technology planning; Coordination of statewide software agreements and partnerships; Software preview available.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS CENTER
Tracey Vukovich
tracey.vukovich@esd112.org
(360) 750-7505 x337
AUDIO VISUAL SERVICES
Coordinates equipment repairs; Videotape duplication; Repair of videotapes; Audio visual equipment purchasing and coordination of satellite teleconferences.
EDUCATIONAL CABLE TELEVISION PROGRAMMING
Educational programming via cable from both satellite and videotape to 52,000 students in Clark and Cowlitz counties.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS COOPERATIVE
Schedules and circulates 13,000 videotapes, video discs, and educational kits to schools. Web catalog and web booking available. Provides low cost access to online databases to school districts.
K-20 NETWORK LEARNING ACTIVITIES / VIDEOCONFERENCING
Laura Anderson
laura.anderson@esd112.org
(360) 750-7505
K-20 interactive videoconference network. Participating sites enjoy two-way communication of video, audio, and data. Expanded information, including troubleshooting and contact information, is now available on our Communications and Information Management (CIM) Videoconferencing page.
SCIENCE AND MATH EDUCATION RESOURCE CENTER (SMERC)
Anne Kennedy
anne.kennedy@esd112.org
(360) 750-7500 x252
Mark Lewis
mark.lewis@esd112.org
(360) 750-7505 x 252
Partnership between ESD 112, WSUV, and Hewlett-Packard. Supports a myriad of science and mathematics programs for Southwest Washington.
EISENHOWER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Federally funded from US Department of Education. Activities focus on curriculum alignment work in mathematics and/or science and development.
GREAT EXPLORATIONS IN MATH AND SCIENCE (NW GEMS Site)
Resource for activity-based science and mathematics. Teachers' guides and handbooks offer a wide spectrum of learning opportunities from preschool through 10th grade. We also provide workshops and instructional support to teachers and districts.
PARTNERSHIPS FOR ELEMENTARY SCIENCE EDUCATION (PESE)
National Science Foundation funding provides for training to all elementary teachers, grades K-6, in nine school districts.
SCIENCE MATERIALS CENTER (Regional)
10-district cooperative that provides "hands-on inquiry-based" science kits to approximately 25,000 K-6 students.
SCIENCE AND MATH ADVANCEMENT REACHOUT FOR TEACHERS (SMART)
Represents an alliance of K-12 educators, higher ed faculty, and local industry to provide support for science and mathematics teachers. Three conferences are held each academic year.
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT ASSISTANCE
Barbara Lomas
barbara.lomas@esd112.org
(360) 750-7505 x244
- Beginning Teacher and Mentor Training
- Clearinghouse on School Improvement Information and Materials
- Implementation of State Essential Learnings and Assessments
- Learning and Assessment Center (Regional)
- OSPI Special Events and Trainings
- Teacher Training in State Reading and Math Goals (Regional)
- School Improvement/Reform Planning and Assistance
CONSTITUTIONAL CONNECTIONS HISTORY GRANT
Matt Karlsen
matt.karlsen@esd112.org
(360) 750-7505 x205
This program provides an opportunity for elementary, middle and high school teachers within the thirty districts served by ESD 112 to participate in professional development to improve their knowledge and teaching of American history and the US Constitution. The program is funded by a Department of Education Teaching American History Grant.
MIGRANT/BILINGUAL EDUCATION
Migrant/Bilingual services are available through the Migrant Education Regional Office (MERO) at NWESD 189.
PARA-EDUCATOR TRAINING
Barbara Lomas
barbara.lomas@esd112.org
(360) 750-7505 x244
Training for classified instructional asistance in reading, writing and math, on Washington State Paraeducator Competencies, and ETS test preparation.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTION
Barbara Lomas
barbara.lomas@esd112.org
(360) 750-7505 x244
Workshops offered through our Educational Offerings Catalog or requested by districts or schools for K-12 teachers on best instructional practice in a variety of subject areas.
TITLE I PROGRAM ASSISTANCE
Barbara Lomas
barbara.lomas@esd112.org
(360) 750-7505 x244
Technical assistance to Washington schools with Title I programs to improve student achievement.
21st-CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS
(Rural Opportunities)
Lani Gordon
(360) 750-7505 x 325
lani.gordon@esd112.org
Barbara Lomas
(360) 750-7505 x 244
barbara.lomas@esd112.org
Provides after-school opportunities in rural communities to enhance educational achievement and build strong community connections with school districts.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE AWARENESS-PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION
Sandy Mathewson
sandy.mathewson@esd112.org
(360) 750-7505 x262
CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND ANGER MANAGEMENT
Employee training program including certified staff, building administrators, and counselors.
OMNIBUS PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION GRANT
This state grant provides intervention specialists (drug/alcohol counselors) to help school staff with student assistance programs.
SAFE AND DRUG-FREE SCHOOLS COOPERATIVE (Federal)
Funded through Drug Free Schools and Communities Act of 1987. Trains staff and students to help achieve drug-free schools. Services include technical assistance and program coordination, intervention specialist services, and program evaluation.
TOBACCO EDUCATION AWARENESS (Regional and State)
Deb Drandoff
deb.drandoff@esd112.org
(360) 750-7500 x303
Comprehensive continuum-of-change model of Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation programs for youth. Includes classroom presentation and cessation group facilitation, inservice trainings, curriculum resources library, and technical assistance.
THE VANCOUVER EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION CONSORTIUM (TV ETC)
Rose Yandell
rose.yandell@esd112.org
(360) 750-7505 x206
TV ETC is a non-profit consortium made up of public and private accredited schools and colleges in Clark County that provides video production and broadcasting on Clark County Comcast channels 27, 28 & 29.