Be Smart with Sharps
Sharps are medical devices like needles, lancets, syringes, auto injectors and other tools that cut or go into the skin. The Washington Administration Code (WAC) 296-823-14010 mandates that contaminated sharps are handled properly and safely and placed immediately, or as soon [...]
ClimeTime cited in leading science journal
The Washington state program ClimeTime, which is facilitated by the state’s nine Education Service Districts (ESDs) and community partners, was recently cited as a popular and effective model for educator education in climate science. The Journal of Science Policy and [...]
Spero Center putting emphasis on students’ mental health
ESD 112’s new Spero Center program, which serves middle and high school-aged youth in Clark and Cowlitz counties who are struggling with mental health issues and participation in school, has been in the media spotlight recently. KPTV Fox 12 featured [...]
Preventing slips and falls when walking or working on snow and ice
Slip and fall injuries often result from the presence of snow and ice on surfaces. There are several factors that when combined with slippery surfaces increase the likelihood of a slip and fall incident. The following includes ideas on how [...]
Cold Weather and Freeze Alert: Preparing for Winter Weather
As the days grow shorter, the temperatures get colder, and the winter weather begins to set in, preparing for winter conditions can help mitigate potential hazardous exposures that could result in property damage or injury to staff, students and the [...]
School leaders share COVID-driven funding concerns with legislators
Education leaders, board members and superintendents from across Southwest Washington came together virtually on December 4, for a legislative forum hosted by ESD 112. The forum, which was held over Zoom for the first time this year because of the [...]
From bond to beautiful
The community of White River School District is a mostly rural one spread out near the base of Mt. Rainier. They passed a bond back in 2001 to build a new high school, and in August, 2015 their elementary [...]
ESD 112 board re-appoints longstanding board member
Marilyn Koenninger ESD 112 Board Member of 31 years, Marilyn Koenninger, was re-appointed to the ESD 112 Board of Directors at their November board meeting last week. Koenninger will once again represent District 5, which includes Vancouver School [...]
Math Anywhere program gains national attention
Math Anywhere, a community-based project from ESD 112 designed to build positive math experiences for students outside of school, is getting national attention thanks to a major player in STEM education. 100Kin10, a nonprofit network of hundreds of organizations dedicated [...]
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