Building a brighter future: DCYF honors ESD 112’s MyJOB program staff
In April, three ESD 112 employees were recognized with a commendation and coin on behalf of the Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families [...]
Educators unite to support multilingual learners at regional professional learning event
More than 100 educators from across Southwest Washington gathered on April 16 for a day of collaboration and professional growth at the Multilingual Learning Network’s [...]
Cowlitz County youth learn leadership skills at annual Prevention Summit
On March 21, 2025, more than 250 sixth graders from Cowlitz County public schools gathered at the Longview First Baptist Church for the annual Youth [...]
nPower Girls Inspires the next generation of female leaders
March is Women's History Month, a perfect opportunity to highlight nPower Girls, an impactful program inspiring young minds throughout the ESD 112 region. nPower Girls [...]
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 [...]
Prevent expands opioid prevention efforts
Prevent Coalition (Prevent), a community coalition formed in 2003 and supported by the fiscal agent Educational Service District 112, has received an Opioid Prevention Grant [...]
Students advocate for change at annual Youth Advocacy Training
Students recently participated in the annual Use Your Voice student-let advocacy training, an event designed to empower youth to make a difference in their communities [...]
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 [...]
Substance use prevention event highlights data, solutions, and youth voices
Educators, community leaders, and public health advocates recently convened at the Vancouver Water Resource Education Center for the Data Walk & Youth Leadership Panel, an [...]
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 [...]
Shifting perceptions of substance abuse in schools
Two Washougal schools, Jemtegaard Middle School (JMS) and Canyon Creek Middle School (CCMS), are leading the charge in reshaping perceptions about substance misuse. Led by [...]
Community members join forces for Cannabis Policy and Youth Safety Workshop
The Prevent Coalition and Central Vancouver Coalition recently held a community learning session during their October 17 General Meeting to provide insights into cannabis regulation, [...]
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