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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Planning for Professional Learning?
ESD 112 can support your district’s planning needs for professional learning. Please complete our Professional Learning Training Request Form to assist our planning team with the types of professional learning experiences your district or building may need. We look forward to supporting you in as many of your student and educator learning needs as possible.
Contacts
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Mike Nerland
Assistant Superintendent, Teaching & Learning
Kathy Whitlock
Executive Director, Student and School Success
Jodi Wall
Executive Director, Early Care & Education
Jeffrey Niess
Executive Director of Specialized Student Services
Laura Knox
Secretary II, Student and School Success
Sammy Carroll
Secretary II, Student and School Success
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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:
Career Readiness & STEM Initiatives
Prevention & Youth Services
Regional School Safety Center
Student Services
Teaching & Learning Resources
Specialized Student Services
Early Care & Education
Professional Development
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Teaching & Learning News
EPIC Coalition supports student poster contest for National Prevention Week
Each year during the second week of May, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) collaborates with individuals, communities, and organizations to observe National Prevention Week. This annual campaign emphasizes the importance [...]
ESD 112’s Christine Katon receives top honor at ‘Together We Can’ conference
Christine Katon, Youth Workforce Program Manager at ESD 112, received the Sarah Anderson Memorial Outstanding Direct Support Professional Award at the 2025 Together We Can Conference, which took place at the Cowlitz County Expo Center. [...]
Educators join forces to combat fentanyl crisis through Friends for Life training
In response to the escalating opioid crisis affecting Washington youth, 25 educators from southwest Washington participated in the Friends for Life campaign training hosted by Educational Service District’s (ESD 112) Prevent Coalition. Conducted virtually on [...]
Elevate Summit inspires young leaders, supports youth wellness
On April 25, 2025, more than 90 teens and youth leaders from across Southwest Washington gathered at the Water Resources Education Center in Vancouver for the Elevate Youth Prevention Summit. The annual summit is [...]
