WA school closure impacts on ESD 112 services

While ESD 112 is still providing critical services to schools in our region, during the COVID-19 pandemic, some of our ESD programs and services look different and some are temporarily suspended.

As we prepare for the fall and a back to school in a way that is safe for students and staff, we encourage you to review program information below or call or email your resource provider for specific information and schedules.

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 are consolidated. Please view our FAQ page for more information and to see which centers are available.

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)

Early ECEAP and Working Day ECEAP programs are currently operating. Please 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 back to normal operations.

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

Grow & Learn Play Groups

1-2-3 Grow & Learn Virtual Playgroups are back in session! Join us Monday through Friday from 10:00 am – 10:45 am through Zoom.

CCA Professional Development Academy

At this time, we are offering virtual trainings through Zoom, Canvas, and other virtual platforms. All in-person trainings will be paused until further notice. 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 are held virtually. Mentors for the 20-21 school year can register for the following Mentor Academy sessions:

Mentor Academy Part 1-2

Participants may contact Karen Solberg with questions.

ESD-U

Classes for current participants are currently held virtually. Participants may contact Alissa Jolly with questions.

Specialized Student Services

Audiology

In-school district audiology services are suspended while schools are closed. The ESD 112 Audiology Clinic is open in a limited capacity. We have reopening safety protocols in place for appointments. For more information please contact Sharon Green at sharon.green@esd112.org or (360) 952-3536.

Birth to Three Early Intervention

Early Intervention service providers are offering services to children virtually. We are working with state and county guidance to determine limited re-entry services as soon as it is safe to do so. Please check with your provider for the variety of ways that virtual services can be provided. Parent Letter (English) | Parent Letter (Spanish)

Child Developmental Screening

Developmental screenings are available for children ages birth-3 virtually and are accepting referral calls Monday-Friday. Please call 360-750-7507 for birth-3 referrals and to schedule a virtual appointment.

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

Spero

Spero is accepting inquiries and student enrollments for the fall 2020-2021 school year. Please email sperocenter@esd112.org with questions. At this time, Spero anticipates offering a hybrid model of learning where students will attend 2 full days of in-person instruction at the Spero location and have 3 days of remote learning. More information will be provided as it is available.

STEPS

STEPS follows the Longview School District decisions on how services will be provided. The Longview School Board voted to start the school year in full remote (online) learning. This letter is to provide you with some specifics related to special education supports and services for the upcoming school year.

View Parent Letter

Student Programs (K-12)

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 Gemma Strong at 360-949-1987 for more information.

Reach K-12

Currently enrolled REACH Program students are being served remotely. If you have any questions, please contact Marlene Gonzalez.

Testing Services

Paraeducator Testing

The Paraeducator Testing will begin again in August with safety protocols in place. Please click here to access the current schedule and register for a test. For additional information, please contact Karen Solberg at karen.solberg@esd112.org.

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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:

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