School is first tsunami-proof structure in North America
In January 2015, Ocosta School District students, staff, parents and community members celebrated the groundbreaking for the first tsunami-resistant school in North America. The district is located in Westport, Washington, a town situated in a tsunami hazard zone at the [...]
Now in HD!
TV ETC, Clark County’s Educational Access Channel, is now in HD. Look for Channel 328 on Comcast Cable in Clark County, Washington. TV ETC includes news and events from: Vancouver Public Schools: In The Know Snapshot Power Half Hour Young [...]
ESD 112 region schools make list of most improved
School of Distinction Awards Outstanding improvement in reading and math sustained over a five-year period is the reason that 101 schools in Washington state, eight of which are in the ESD 12 region, received the 2014 School of Distinction Award. [...]
Teacher with “heart of gold” receives award
The Washington Art Education Association (WAEA) has awarded Battle Ground’s Laurin Middle School art specialist Tanya Bachman the “Middle Level Educator of the Year” award for her excellent guidance of visual arts students. WAEA gives the annual award to the [...]
Becoming strong and connected through ESA
Providing the best education and support systems to students with special needs, while staying within budget and complying with state and federal regulations, is a tall order. For smaller, rural districts where resources and dollars are stretched to the limit [...]
Former ESD 112 Superintendent recognized with prestigious award
Just after retiring from ESD 112 in July 2014, Dr. Twyla G. Barnes was named Vancouver’s First Citizen! Check out the following video to see why she is so deserving of this prestigious award. Her 20 years at the helm [...]
$2.5 million Project AWARE grant goes to Battle Ground Public Schools
Battle Ground Public Schools is a major beneficiary of Washington’s new $10 million Project AWARE grant to support student mental health and wellness over five years, and is one of only three districts across the state to receive funding and [...]
Students gain independent living skills through STEPS program
The transition from high school to the world of work can be daunting for any young person. But students with disabilities may find it particularly challenging. As they leave the safe, nurturing environment of their school and step out into [...]
Former Hough pool site to serve preschoolers through ECEAP program
Educational Service District 112 will expand services to reach more preschoolers thanks to a grant from the Department of Early Learning. The $1.1 million grant will allow ESD 112 to serve an additional 108 preschool children in Clark, Klickitat and [...]
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