SummerWorks Internship Program Goes Virtual
When the school closures and work from home orders came into effect the SummerWorks team pivoted to virtual outreach and enrollment, connecting with school teams [...]
ESD 112 facilitates purchase of PPE for Washington schools
ESD 112 is helping schools across the state of Washington get the personal protective equipment (PPE) they need in advance of a return to in-person [...]
Prevention coalitions recognize Outstanding Volunteers of the Year
More than a dozen volunteers and community groups have been recognized by the region’s prevention coalitions for their efforts over the 2019-2020 school year to [...]
Financial literacy the focus of “Lemonade Day 2020 Celebration”
Southwest Washington’s business community is coming together to help students build financial literacy skills. On the heels of this year’s Lemonade Day event (an annual [...]
Local sewing group donates 1,500 masks to ESD 112
Members of a local social media group known as the SEWcial Distance Club recently sewed and donated 1,500 cloth masks to ESD 112 for its [...]
Externship program offers teachers a glimpse into construction industry needs
“I’m looking for real-world, practical things I can bring to my students to use; something tangible and touchable.” That’s what Hanna Burleson, a science teacher [...]
SW WA school districts and orgs offering summer meal programs for local families
For families in need of food and meal support, there are numerous options for assistance available across the region this summer. Several local school districts, [...]
Community partnership recognized for its involvement in Grow and Learn program initiatives
General Federation of Women’s Clubs Camas-Washougal (GFWC C-W) is helping young readers through their Reach for the Stars with Books program. This local effort, which [...]
ESD 112 launches innovative Career Connected Learning network
Before the school closures, students in Camas School District are introduced to different career options. By 2021, Washington will have over 740,000 job openings. And [...]
Family resource coordinators are finding new ways to help families
Family Community Resource Coordinator Hilda Lail is still helping families at Harney Elementary during the pandemic, even though the services look a little different now. [...]
Free ESD 112 early learning playgroup goes virtual
Countless operations and programs have had to switch gears and go digital over the past couple of months due to COVID-19, and education programs have [...]
ESD 112 now accepting applications for paid summer work program
Youth ages 16-21 who have an IEP or 504 Plan are encouraged to apply for a SummerWorks position With financial support from Workforce Southwest Washington’s [...]