Flipped internships – Looking for the learning
Three interns and their mentors at Washougal-based Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS). Upon completion of the flipped internship and graduation from Hayes Freedom High [...]
Prevent Coalition Releases Groundbreaking Rural Healthy Youth Survey Data
The Prevent Coalition Rural Network has published a first-of-its-kind report identifying the unique factors that influence youth substance use in rural communities across the state. [...]
1-2-3 Grow & Learn gets creative
ESD 112’s 1-2-3 Grow & Learn program, which prepares young learners for kindergarten at no cost to families, hasn’t missed a beat over the past [...]
Clark County drug take-back events collect over 4600 lbs. of unwanted medications
On Saturday, October 24, 2020, four drug take-back locations were opened to accept unwanted medications. Over 4,600 lbs. of unwanted medications were collected at the [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
