Local news features Quest Academy student
When 11-year-old Trinity Walker arrives for school at Quest Academy, she’s like a “second burst of sunshine,” said Karen Scott, care coordinator for ESD 112's [...]
Kalama Chamber of Commerce names ESA teacher Tammy Smith Educator of the Year
Tammy Smith, a Kalama Life Skills teacher who is part of the ESD 112 ESA team, was recognized for her outstanding teaching by the Kalama [...]
Kalama ESA staff are champions on and off the field
The Seattle Seahawks may not be going to the Super Bowl this year, but ESD 112 has found a team of champions in the Kalama [...]
Dayton ESA students compete in track and field event
On May 22nd, the ESA's Dayton School District Life Skills class took part in the First Annual Walla Walla Day of Champions alongside other special [...]
Videos highlighting the impact of educational programs and communications win awards for ESD 112
Videos highlighting programs and creative communications from the Teaching and Learning division of Educational Service District 112 (ESD 112) were recently honored with Merit Awards [...]
CWU Special Ed Tech Center Funded to Continue Statewide Support
Kristin Leslie, Director, CWU Special Education Technology Center ELLENSBURG, Wash. — As the 2017-18 school year got underway, so did the work of [...]
Alternative Routes program helps alleviate teacher shortage
ESD 112 Becomes Certification Provider Finding teachers is becoming especially difficult. It's a challenging job, and with the demand for teachers in general increasing by [...]
Quest Academy provides extra support to Cowlitz County students
In late 2016, the long-awaited Quest Academy opened its doors to a handful of students in a newly renovated building in Longview. Several months later, [...]
Find Your Passion: ESA Specialized Education at ESD 112
Meet three ESD 112 employees who found their passion in ESA. Find out if working in rural communities with special needs kids is your calling [...]
Quest facility ready to welcome Cowlitz students
The new home of Quest Academy is finished and ready to welcome students from Cowlitz County beginning December 1. Quest staff, superintendents, [...]
ESD 112 Teaching & Learning leaders come together to connect and collaborate
Front: Teaching and Learning Assistant Superintendent Mike Nerland.Back (L-R): Executive Directors Kathy Whitlock, Jodi Wall and Mary Mertz In August ESD 112’s Teaching [...]
Welcome back message from Superintendent Merlino
Welcome to the 2016-17 school year! On behalf of our seven-member Board of Directors and our 600+ ESD employees, we wish you a year full [...]
ESD 112 equalizes educational opportunities for learning communities through innovative partnerships, responsive leadership, and exceptional programs.