Student learning is at the core of everything we do.
About
Division of Teaching and Learning
Using research and best practice as its guide, the Division of Teaching and Learning includes a cadre of strong and successful programs that support learning instruction and technology for schools, children, youth and families.
The division works in partnership with schools, districts, families, communities, higher education, businesses, government and other partners to help create opportunities for educational success throughout the region. Content experts offer a wide variety of professional development courses for teachers, early learning providers and parents designed to support achievement and life-long learning.
EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION
Individualized assistance with everything from child care to school readiness to professional learning opportunities.
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING & CLOCK HOURS
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PARAEDUCATOR TESTING
ESD 112 provides the SW Washington region with introductory level training for competencies 1-6, 7-11, & 13
TEACHER CERTIFICATION
We provide teacher, administrator and ESA certification services for the ESD 112 region.
SPECIALIZED STUDENT SERVICES
Are you in need of specialized student services? Learn more about the programs we offer.
SMARTER BALANCED RESOURCES
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Contacts
Contact Us
Mike Nerland
Assistant Superintendent, Teaching & Learning
Phone: 360-750-7500
Email: mike.nerland@esd112.org
Kathy Whitlock
Executive Director, Student and School Success
Phone: 360-952-3417
Email: kathy.whitlock@esd112.org
Jeffrey Niess
Executive Director of Specialized Student Services
Phone: 360-952-3529
Email: jeffrey.niess@esd112.org
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Programs & Services
The Division of Teaching and Learning encompasses early care and education, workforce training, school programs, prevention services, school success initiatives, educational technology, STEM, research and assessment, math and science resources, and specialized student services.
More information on our programs can be found on the following pages:
College & Career Pathways
Prevention & Youth Services
Regional School Safety Center
Educator Growth & Development
Student Services
Teaching & Learning Resources
Specialized Student Services
Early Care & Education
Professional Development
Upcoming Classes & Events
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Teaching & Learning News
STEPS teacher Mallory Fleshman honored at Together We Can conference
For the first time, a teacher from ESD 112’s Student Transition Educational Program Services (STEPS) has been named Teacher of the Year at a regional conference. Teacher Mallory Fleshman received the award on April 24 [...]
Dallesport Elementary first graders deepen ASL learning during visit to Washington School for the Deaf
For Dallesport Elementary first graders in the Lyle School District, a visit to Washington School for the Deaf brought months of classroom learning into a new setting, one where American Sign Language (ASL) was not [...]
Regional educators unite to support multilingual learners at ESD 112
On May 6, educators from across Southwest Washington came together for a day of learning and collaboration at the Multilingual Learning Network's Regional Professional Learning Community event, held at Educational Service District 112 (ESD 112). [...]
Florens Academy student artwork takes center stage at ESD 112
For the first time, students attending Educational Service District 112’s Florens Academy therapeutic programs had their artwork showcased beyond classroom walls. The ESD 112 Therapeutic Programs Student Art Show debuted their one-day show on April [...]
ESD 112 equalizes educational opportunities for learning communities through innovative partnerships, responsive leadership, and exceptional programs.