Protecting Schools – 10 Key Findings
The U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center released a report in late 2019 on targeted school violence that reinforces much of what many of us have come to learn, especially about mental health, threat assessment and warning signs. The [...]
Statewide ClimeTime program recognized in national online publication
Now in its second year, ClimeTime programs across the state of Washington continue to educate K-12 teachers about climate science and provide them with the tools needed to share this information in their classrooms. This week, Grist Magazine featured ClimeTime [...]
Ergonomic tips for hand-held devices
Ergonomic injuries like text neck, cellphone elbow, and digital eyestrain are becoming more commonplace as we spend longer hours working and organizing our lives online, on increasingly smaller, portable devices. When done only occasionally, texting and tapping in front of [...]
Unofficial special election results in for school bonds and levies
Many school districts in the ESD 112 region had bond or levy measures on the February 11, 2020, ballot. The unofficial results are in, with 14 of the 21 ballot measures for districts within ESD 112 are passing. Measures [...]
Tips to prevent re-injury after an on-the-job injury
Suffering a work injury that involves missed time from work can be challenging in many ways. Besides the physical injury, there is often an emotional component. Many feel isolated from co-workers, frustrated at having to stay home and embarrassed because [...]
The ladder of success begins with safety
For the school year 2018-2019, Southwest Washington Workers Compensation Trust had some serious employee injuries resulting from falls from a ladder. All of these injuries happened when the worker was descending the ladder. Washington has workplace safety rules that apply [...]
Woodland teacher leverages community partnerships to serve 18-21 transition students
“It takes a village to raise a child.” D’Ann Horrocks is the Director of Partners in Transition at Woodland Public Schools The African proverb is one that most educators are very familiar with. Most have probably even used [...]
Don’t fall down on the job – Preventing slips, trips, and falls
Slips, trips and falls can result in strains, sprains, contusions, fractures and other serious injuries. For the 2018-2019 school year, a slip, trip and fall injury accounted for 25% of the employee injury claims filed. Here are a few tips [...]
Five board members sworn in to ESD 112 board
Four incumbents and one new member were sworn in to the Educational Service District (ESD) 112 Board of Directors at the agency’s regular board meeting last night. The board members who were sworn in fill four expired terms beginning January [...]
ESD 112 equalizes educational opportunities for learning communities through innovative partnerships, responsive leadership, and exceptional programs.