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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.
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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:
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Local Students Receive STEM Rising Star Honors
Three Southwest Washington students have been selected as STEM Rising Stars by their local career-connected learning networks. The Washington STEM Rising Star Awards highlight the young thinkers, scientists, engineers, inventors, and entrepreneurs who will [...]
Local High School Biology Class Experiences the Benefits of OpenSciEd Curriculum in the Classroom
William Baur’s high school biology class, which is piloting the high school OpenSciEd science curriculum, recently started a unit focused on cancer. After spending the first part of the school year focusing on ecosystems, Baur [...]
Nominations Open for Regional Teacher and Classified School Employee of the Year Awards
Do you know an outstanding educator or exceptional school employee? Nominate them for regional recognition! Nominations are now being accepted for ESD 112’s 2023 Teacher of the Year and Classified School Employee of the Year. [...]
Two Students Named 2022 Regional Poetry Out Loud Champions
Two students representing schools in Clark and Thurston counties have advanced from the SW Washington Regional Final to the State Final for the Poetry Out Loud (POL) competition. The top two scorers were announced during [...]
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