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 [...]
ESD-U seeking individuals interested in becoming a teacher
Applications now open for 2021 ESD-U cohort; non-degree holders encouraged to submit info Figuring out the steps to becoming a certified teacher can be a confusing or overwhelming process, and it can feel inaccessible for some. Sensing the need in [...]
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 [...]
STEM Storylines breathe new life into existing science project materials
If there’s one thing education professionals can count on, it’s that educational standards and practices will continue to evolve over time as new research becomes available, and so will the need to align instruction to these changes. Following the adoption [...]
Congratulations regional Poetry Out Loud winners
Winners: Yeshi Berry of Vancouver School of Arts (left) and Amy Eells of Battle Ground High School (right) ESD 112 held its annual regional Poetry Out Loud competition in Vancouver on Wednesday, January 22. Out of eight [...]
Climate Justice League supports teachers in bringing climate science education to the classroom
It’s a delicate, yet important educational recipe. When imaginative curriculum, mandatory standards and critical areas of focus are combined, the outcome can be a delightful instructive concoction. This was precisely the outcome for the recent Climate Justice League (CJL) seminar [...]
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