Child-directed learning is key in early childhood education
When a four-year-old tells you how plants breathe in carbon dioxide and breathe out oxygen or explains the difference between a liquid suspension and a solution, you might think that she attends one of those private, curriculum-based preschools focused on [...]
Back-to-school dates by district
Our Southwest Washington districts are getting ready to head back to school! Below is each district or state school's first day of school and a link for more back-to-school dates and events. Battle Ground Tuesday, August 27 - Events & [...]
Back to school safety tips for parents
August is Back-to-School Month! As summer draws to a close and children start heading back to school, family life can get pretty hectic. It’s important to remember-and share with your children-some key tips that will help keep them safe and [...]
ECE Child care in the community
Students who participate in the ESD 112 child care program at Sunset Elementary took advantage of a sunny day to take a “stewardship walk” to a local park near the school. The students and their teachers engaged in conversation about [...]
Summer interns are a win-win-win
“Honestly, it was a great experience. This was my first time working in an office and it taught me a lot about organization. I think I can put this experience to good use.” That’s how recent Columbia River High School [...]
Volunteer Appreciation: Books that make cents!
This summer, Umpqua Bank reached out to our Early Care & Education Department about bringing their new summer reading initiative to some of our pre-school classes. The Books that Make Cents program helps Umpqua Bank associates link together financial education [...]
Back to School Bash at Woodland High School provides free backpacks and school supplies for students
Woodland Public Schools announces the return of the Back to School Bash on Saturday, August 17 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Woodland High School. The Back to School Bash is open to all students of all ages attending [...]
Volunteer Spotlight: Making mini piñatas with Jessica
This summer, Early Care and Education began hosting a new internship collaboration with two community organizations: Partners in Careers and Summer Works! Some of our child care centers are welcoming students ages 16-24 to come learn from our amazing early [...]
SHARE summer meals
ESD 112 has partnered with SHARE Summer Meals to offer families another chance to feed their families by allowing children to “shop” our table of non-perishable food items in exchange of offering the families information about our early learning programs. [...]