SW WA school districts move the needle with remote learning
Despite a vast majority of school districts across Washington State and the nation discontinuing traditional in-person education to slow the spread of COVID-19, education professionals have been hard at work to come up with online, or “distance,” learning resources to [...]
Child Care Aware coaches pitch in to deliver much-needed child care supplies
When schools and nonessential businesses began to shut down across Washington State in an attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19 in mid-March, Tina McFadden knew it would be more important than ever that she be able to continue working. [...]
Tips and resources to help cope with staying safe and healthy at home
Following Governor Jay Inslee’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order on Monday, March 23, you and your family may find yourselves wondering how you’re going to stay busy and keep calm while not being able to leave the house for anything [...]
DigitalEdge vendors and manufacturers offer free online teaching and learning resources
DigitalEdge vendors and manufacturers are offering free online teaching and learning resources to assist educational organizations with the current challenge of online learning. The following resources are currently available: STEM/STEAM Subjects SAM Labs Inc STEAM and Learn to Code courses [...]
Three district CTE programs donate protective equipment to local medical centers
In times of great need, we often find ways to help in unexpected places. Margaret Rice, Washougal School District Career and Technical Director, heard about the critical need for personal protective equipment (PPE) for local hospitals, and she knew just [...]
Southwest Washington school districts providing meals for children during school closures
In response to extended school closures related to COVID-19, many school districts have set up operations to distribute meals to students in need. Distribution plans vary by school district and are noted below. For the most up-to-date information, visit your [...]
COVID-19 Updates: WA school closure impacts on ESD 112 services
In an effort to help our state and nation combat the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), Governor Inslee has closed both public and private schools through April 24, 2020. Since many of ESD 112’s programs and services take place at [...]
Congratulations to the winners of the 2020 Southwest Washington Regional High School Art Show
Due to Governor Jay Inslee's March 13 announcement of a statewide ban on all public gatherings of more than 250 people and closures to schools throughout the state of Washington, the ESD 112 Regional High School Art Show reception, which [...]
Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Guidance
ESD 112 is closely monitoring the novel coronavirus situation and following guidance established by the Department of Health (DOH)and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in order to keep students, staff and our community safe. ESD 112 is in close [...]