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 [...]
Marilyn Koenninger retires from ESD 112 board after 31 years of service
Marilyn Koenninger “If it’s good for kids, then it’s good for us,” is a motto long-time ESD 112 Board Member Marilyn Koenninger has lived by. After 31 years of service, she is retiring from the ESD 112 Board [...]
ESD 112, WSUV partner to teach computer science concepts to pre-service teachers
What comes to mind when you think of computer science? Perhaps you think it is something only software engineers or IT departments think or care about. Or maybe you recall an introductory coding class you took in high school or [...]
