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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.
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.
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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:
Youth Services
Specialized Student Services
Professional Development Programs
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Teaching & Learning News
Woodland Middle School students participate in CHOICES workshop
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Kalama ESA staff are champions on and off the field
The Seattle Seahawks may not be going to the Super Bowl this year, but ESD 112 has found a team of champions in the Kalama ESA staff. Led by Head Coach Sean McDonald, an Elementary [...]
nPower Girls Program Featured in the Connected Science Learning Journal
nPower Girls, a program of ESD 112, is empowering female students in STEM through teacher development and community connections. The program is the subject of a newly published article in the national publication “Connected Science [...]