From high school to independence: Celebrating six STEPS graduates
ESD 112's Student Transition Educational Program Services (STEPS) celebrated the achievements of six 2025 STEPS graduates at a meaningful ceremony on June 13. This milestone [...]
ESD 112 Communications & Regional School Districts honored with 2025 National School Communications Awards
In May, several school districts and education leaders from Southwest Washington received 2025 National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) Awards, recognizing their excellence in strategic [...]
School districts explore innovative tech solutions at ESD 112 Showcase
Tech directors and other school staff from across the region joined over 20 vendors at ESD 112 on January 30 for the annual Technology Procurement [...]
Become a certified teacher at a fraction of the cost with ESD-U
Applications for the 2025-2026 ESD-U cohort are now open. This one-year, residency-based, flexible teacher certification program offers alternative routes to teacher certification for individuals with [...]
Standard Response Protocol gaining momentum throughout southwest Washington
In a time when school safety is a critical concern, ESD 112’s Regional School Safety Center (RSSC) is leading a collaborative effort to improve emergency [...]
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 [...]
ESD 112 Communications team wins prestigious national award
In July, the Educational Service District (ESD) 112 Communications Department was honored with a 2024 Gold Medallion Award from the National School Public Relations Association [...]
Prevent Coalition Receives Grant to Combat Youth Opioid Misuse in Clark County
ESD 112's Prevent Coalition has been awarded a $97,634 grant from the Clark County Opioid Abatement Council to implement evidence-based opioid prevention strategies for youth. [...]
nPower Girls learn about indigenous culture, plants at Camp Confluence
On June 26, students in the nPower Girls program participated in Camp Confluence led by Native artists and educators of the Pacific Northwest. Students participated [...]
Youth leaders shine at 2024 Washington State Spring Youth Forum
Students and staff from Southwest Washington attended the 2024 Washington State Spring Youth Forum in May at Great Wolf Lodge. This annual event brought together [...]
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 [...]
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