AWSL hosts Fall Leadership Days for students in ESD 112 and beyond
In October 2024, the Association of Washington Student Leaders (AWSL) hosted 12 Fall Leadership Days for middle school students across the state. These regional workshops [...]
Schools install book vending machines to promote literacy
For a handful of schools in Educational Service District (ESD) 112, book vending machines are feeding hungry minds. Local schools like Eisenhower Elementary, Hockinson Heights [...]
Gates Foundation grant will enhance college and career readiness in 14 school districts in southwest Washington State
Fourteen school districts, three colleges, and other partners in Southwest Washington will receive $3.3 million in Horizons Regional Grant Program funds, as announced this year [...]
2024 School Safety Summit builds partnerships, promotes safety
The annual School Safety Summit brings school district staff and partners together to spotlight safety best practices and emergency preparedness. The 2024 Safety Summit, titled [...]
Outdoor learning program sprouts community connection and well-being
This spring, thanks to the Outdoor Learning Grant from OSPI, educators from southwest Washington embraced the great outdoors through three professional development opportunities offered by [...]
ESD-U Cohort celebrates milestones at in-person event
Candidates enrolled in ESD-U's Special Education, Elementary Education, and English Language Learner cohorts gathered at ESD 112's Conference Center for a professional conference-style event on [...]
Together In Our Town: ESD 112 hosts community and family event
On May 18, the ESD 112 Early Care & Education (ECE) team held a free family and community event that attracted more than 190 adults [...]
Vancouver, Evergreen Public Schools students demonstrate importance of global citizenship at Children’s Cultural Parade
Students walk in the parade with signs and banners. Over 2,300 students from Vancouver Public Schools and Evergreen Public Schools participated in the [...]
ESD 112 receives grant to enhance postsecondary educational opportunities throughout Southwest Washington region
Educational Service District 112 is happy to announce participation in a new three-year initiative that will provide funding to expand programs and supports that will [...]
Standard Response Protocol Initiative launched for enhanced regional school safety
In a significant move towards bolstering school safety and emergency preparedness, ESD 112’s Regional School Safety Center hosted an online forum on February 7 dedicated [...]
One Prevention Alliance Coordinator, Karen Douglass, Wins Regional Award for Work in Prevention of Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Karen Douglass, Community Prevention Project Coordinator for One Prevention Alliance Community Coalition, was recently named Member of the Year at the Skamania County Chamber of [...]
Washington teachers connect Social Justice with Climate Education
On February 8, teachers from across the region gathered for the “Climate Justice League, Assemble!” workshop. Held at Vancouver’s Water Educational Resource Center, the workshop [...]
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