District leaders share stories with state legislators about school funding issues
L-R: Rep. Vicki Kraft, Rep. Paul Harris, Sen. Annette Cleveland and Rep. Monica Stonier listen to presentations by Southwest Washington superintendents on school funding About 80 education leaders, board members and superintendents from across Southwest Washington came together [...]
Nationally-trained youth lead advocacy workshop for local teens
Nearly 70 teens from three SW Washington counties will learn from nationally-trained youth leaders how individuals can make a differencence in their communities through policy-making and laws. The Use Your Voice workshop, held at Washougal High School on December 21st, [...]
Playground Safety – Winter Use Advisory
Winter weather conditions may reduce the effectiveness of surfacing materials The Risk Cooperative recommends that school districts follow the provisions of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Public Playground Safety Handbook. Section 2.4.2.2 of the handbook provides information on [...]
Ten winter driving tips
Are you planning any long drives during the cold-weather months? Follow these winter driving tips to ensure you arrive safely: Get a grip. With good tires, that is. Tires should have at least 6/32-inch tread depth and be properly inflated. [...]
Kindergarteners in Clark County report on the weather to Florida peers
Kindergarteners from Hockinson Heights Elementary in Brush Prairie will get on a ZOOM video call from a class of their peers across the country in St. Petersburg, Florida, Wednesday morning to talk about weather science. The groups of five-year-olds have [...]
Making your safety committee work
A safety committee can be an important tool in your district’s overall safety program. The committee provides a forum for employees and administration to work together to solve health and safety problems. An effective committee can help prevent injury and [...]
Clark County high school football teams dominate at 2A and 4A State Championships
Evergreen Public Schools' Union High School Titans and Hockinson School District's Hockinson High School Hawks are celebrating this week after a triumphant Saturday at the Tacoma Dome. The Hawks celebrate their victory. Photo by Jenny Ristau. The Hockinson [...]
Innovative climate science grant connects classroom instruction to real-world issues
Teachers at Goose Point Oysters in October learning how our changing climate is effecting this local oyster farm With the recently released U.S. Climate Report containing alarming data about climate change, ESD (Educational Services District) 112 is working [...]
What does an effective school safety and health program look like?
The key to preventing harm to school employees (and students) is to establish a good safety program. An effective safety program addresses the specific needs of your school and meets established compliance standards. Experience shows that school districts that have [...]
ESD 112 equalizes educational opportunities for learning communities through innovative partnerships, responsive leadership, and exceptional programs.