COVID-19 Updates: ESD 112 services impacted by WA school closures

Updated April 23, 2020

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In an effort to help our state and nation combat the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), Governor Inslee has closed both public and private schools through the remainder of the 19/20 school year. Since many of ESD 112’s programs and services take place at schools, some of these programs and services look different and some have been temporarily suspended. We encourage you to call or email your resource provider for specific information.

ESD 112 is closed to the public

In order to protect the health and safety of our team, ESD 112’s office is closed to the public; however many employees are working remotely and we continue to provide vital services. The ESD 112 business hours are still from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday.

ESD 112 Program Updates

The health and safety of children, adults and our entire community are important to all of us. The following service adjustments have been made:

Early Care & Education Programs

Child Care

School-age programs and full day centers are currently consolidated and operating on a modified schedule. If you are currently enrolled, visit our FAQ page for more information.

Families looking for care should call 360-952-3466 or email ece.enroll@esd112.org.

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Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP)

Clark County locations are currently consolidated and operating on a modified schedule.

Currently, ECEAP at Lyle Community Preschool, Ocean Beach ECE Center and Woodland has been suspended.

Check with your Family Support Specialist if you are unsure about any changes to care.

Early Head Start

Home based Early Head Start will offer virtual home visits and modified family visits. Center based Early Head Start is currently consolidated at one location.

Check with your Family Support Specialist if you are unsure about any changes to care.

Grow & Learn Play Groups

UPDATE: 1-2-3 Grow and Learn is offering virtual early learning playgroups, Monday through Friday at 10:00 AM. To participate, register here! All on-site 1-2-3 Grow and Learn play groups are cancelled while schools remain closed.

CCA Professional Development Academy

At this time, we are offering in-person trainings for May and June, but this may change depending on developing guidance around COVID-19. In the event an in-person training is not recommended, the training will either be offered virtually or postponed. Full refunds will be offered to participants who are unable to participate in the virtual training or postponement option. Please contact Mandi Niehaus with any questions.

Professional Development/pdEnroller Classes

Professional development sessions are all transitioning to virtual training, when possible. If an upcoming class cannot be taught virtually, the class may be postponed or cancelled. Registered participants will be notified via email of these changes.

BEST

All scheduled classes will now be held virtually. Participants may contact Karen Solberg with questions.

ESD-U

Classes for current participants and info sessions for prospective candidates will all be held virtually. Participants may contact Alissa Jolly with questions.

Specialized Student Services

Audiology

In-district audiology services are suspended while schools are closed. If you already have an appointment at ESD 112’s Audiology Clinic in Vancouver and you have not been notified otherwise, your appointment is still scheduled. For more information, contact Sharon Green at sharon.green@esd112.org or (360) 952-3536.

Birth to Three Early Intervention

Early Intervention providers will be communicating directly with the families they serve later about any service changes. Families can reach out to their providers for additional information. Parent Letter (English) | Parent Letter (Spanish)

Child Developmental Screening

We are still doing screenings for ages birth-3 virtually and are accepting referral calls M-F. Please call 360-750-7507 for birth-3 referrals.

Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT)

Family Resources Coordinators are working remotely and providing services virtually.

ESA

For special education services provided by ESD 112’s Special Education ESA, follow the direction of the school district you attend. All districts are closed through the remainder of the 19/20 school year.

Letter to Parents | Letter to Parents (Spanish)

Quest Academy

Longview Public Schools will be closed starting Monday, March 16, which means Quest Academy will also be closed to students during this time.

More Information

STEPS

Following the direction of Longview School District, STEPS will be closed until April 24, 2020.

More Information

Student Programs (K-12)

NEXT

NEXT will be closed beginning March 18, 2020. All orientation and workshops will take place online while the NEXT facility is closed. For more information, contact 360-207-2772.

Open Doors

Open Doors offices are currently closed, but our Case Management services are available remotely to support current students. Please contact your individual case manager or Amiel Pascual at 360-949-1987 for more information.

Reach K-12

Currently enrolled REACH Program students are being served remotely via phone, text, ZOOM and other mediums.

Testing Services

Paraeducator Testing

As of April 23 2020: ESD 112 has currently suspended the online scheduling of the Para Pro Assessment until the stay-at-home order for Washington has been lifted.

More Information

District Support Services

Communications & Design Services

Operating normally, with staff working remotely.

Print Center

Operating normally (within social distancing parameters).

ESD Courier

Courier services are continuing to run on the regular scheduled delivery.

Insurance Programs

Operating normally, with staff working remotely.

Information Technology

IT continues to support employees, programs and school district technology needs. The ESD team is available for consultation.

Specialized Transportation Cooperative

Specialized Transportation is providing over 100 breakfast/lunches per day to the homeless families for the districts that have reached out.

Construction Services Group (CSG)

CSG Program of ESD 112 continues to provide planning, design, and construction management services to over 40 school districts throughout the State of Washington. CSG is continually evaluating specific hazards to assist in protecting our staff and effectively facilitating our project responsibilities on and around school construction work sites, project work occurring off construction sites (design planning and other regulatory review activities), reviewing how to most responsibly manage the public bidding processes given the Governor’s Proclamation, as well as reviewing the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommendations.

COVID-19 Resources

District Specific Information

The following districts have information posted on their websites:

ESD 112 News

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Vancouver, WA 98661

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