ESD 112 shares rural prevention expertise at national CADCA conference
Educational Service District 112's Prevent team joined prevention professionals from across the country at the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) 25th Annual Mid-Year Training Institute, held July 12-16 at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Kissimmee, Florida. [...]
Free parenting workshops offer practical tools to help families thrive
Parents and caregivers in Skamania County are invited to strengthen their parenting skills and connect with other families at two free workshops this fall, offered by One Prevention Alliance, a community coalition dedicated to reducing and preventing drug and alcohol [...]
It takes a community: Vancouver coalitions invite residents to help build healthier futures for youth
Vancouver coalitions invite community to help build healthier futures for youth Preventing youth substance use is not the responsibility of schools or families alone. It takes an entire community. As the 2026-27 school year approaches, Vancouver residents are encouraged to [...]
ESD 112’s Gavin Hottman receives the statewide Service to WASA Award
Educational Service District (ESD) 112 Assistant Superintendent and Chief Financial Officer Gavin Hottman has received the 2026 Service to WASA Award, one of the Washington Association of School Administrators' highest statewide honors. The award recognizes Hottman's longstanding leadership in business [...]
Local businesses help STEPS students build skills, confidence and community connections
Every week during the school year, young adults with disabilities leave the classroom and head into local businesses across Longview, Kelso and the surrounding area to work, learn and demonstrate what they can do. The students are part of STEPS [...]
ESD 112 expands free preschool opportunities across Southwest Washington
Families across Southwest Washington have more opportunities to enroll their children in free, high-quality preschool for the 2026-27 school year. Enrollment is now open at all ESD 112 Early Care & Education centers, including 65 newly added Early Childhood [...]
Educators Explore Human-Centered AI at Forward ’26 Conference
More than 160 attendees representing 45 school districts, educational service districts and partner organizations gathered on June 23 at Woodland High School for Forward ’26: AI + Innovation, a daylong conference on the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence in [...]
ESD 112 Communications and Regional School Districts earn National School Communications Awards
Several school districts and communications professionals across Southwest Washington received 2026 National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) awards, bringing national recognition to the Educational Service District (ESD) 112 region and highlighting the power of strong partnerships. This year, ESD 112 [...]
2026 STEPS graduates celebrate their next chapter
ESD 112's Student Transition Educational Program Services (STEPS) celebrated the graduation of three students on June 12 at its Longview location, marking an important milestone for young adults preparing for greater independence. Graduates Chris Harvey, Diego Hernandez and Jasen [...]
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