Early Care and Education Centers now offering school-age remote learning support
School-age students enrolled at any of ESD 112’s Early Care and Education (ECE) child care centers now have access to remote learning supports to help with homework assignments and other tasks related to distance learning. The newly-available supports include on-site [...]
Clark County drug take-back events collect over 4600 lbs. of unwanted medications
On Saturday, October 24, 2020, four drug take-back locations were opened to accept unwanted medications. Over 4,600 lbs. of unwanted medications were collected at the Clark County sites even though ESD 112 was unable to participate in the collection this [...]
Regional, state efforts underway to improve classroom inclusion
Currently, the state of Washington is ranked as one of the nation’s least inclusive states (44 out of 50), but educators from across Southwest Washington and the rest of the state are actively working to change that. The Washington Association [...]
ESD 112 launches new therapeutic learning program “Spero” in Clark and Cowlitz counties
ESD 112 has launched a new therapeutic learning program in Clark and Cowlitz counties to support middle- and high school-aged youth who are struggling with mental health issues and, as a result, participation in school. The new program is known [...]
Daybreak principal pens children’s book on coping with COVID
The following press release was provided by Battle Ground Public Schools When schools closed their doors in March, Daybreak Primary School Assistant Principal Solina Journey was struck by the feeling from walking into such a large, empty building. Without children [...]
ESD 112 communications team receives 18 school PR awards
The ESD 112 communications team, through its partnership with local school districts, was awarded 18 state public relations, marketing, graphic design, social media and website awards – including five “Best in Category” winners and five “Awards of Excellence” – at [...]
Improve Sleep: Tips to Improve Your Sleep When Times Are Tough
Just like food or water, sleep is a biological necessity for life and health. Research shows that the hours we spend sleeping are incredibly important. Getting enough sleep can improve mental health, mood, and ability to think and make good [...]
Watch Out for Eye Dangers
The personal and economic toll of eye injuries at work is alarming. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 20,000 workplace eye injuries happen each year. Injuries on the job often require one or more missed workdays [...]
ECEAP receives CARES funding to provide summer support for children and families
This summer, ECEAP teachers quickly shifted to a different way of delivering instruction and maintaining relationships with children and families. Many ECEAP classrooms closed down and teachers were expected to maintain communication, engagement, and interactions with children and families. This [...]
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