Educators Explore Human-Centered AI at Forward ’26 Conference
More than 160 attendees representing 45 school districts, educational service districts and partner organizations gathered on June 23 at Woodland High School for Forward ’26: AI + Innovation, a daylong conference on the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence in [...]
ESD 112 Communications and Regional School Districts earn National School Communications Awards
Several school districts and communications professionals across Southwest Washington received 2026 National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) awards, bringing national recognition to the Educational Service District (ESD) 112 region and highlighting the power of strong partnerships. This year, ESD 112 [...]
2026 STEPS graduates celebrate their next chapter
ESD 112's Student Transition Educational Program Services (STEPS) celebrated the graduation of three students on June 12 at its Longview location, marking an important milestone for young adults preparing for greater independence. Graduates Chris Harvey, Diego Hernandez and Jasen [...]
Southwest Washington youth prevention teams earn statewide recognition at Spring Youth Forum
Students from across Southwest Washington were recognized for their leadership, creativity and commitment to prevention at the 2026 Washington State Spring Youth Forum, held on May 19 at Great Wolf Lodge in Grand Mound. The annual event, themed Cascade of [...]
Kelso High School’s Tammy Smith named 2027 Regional Teacher of the Year by ESD 112
ESD 112 is excited to announce that Tammy Smith, a special education teacher and department chair at Kelso High School, has been named the 2027 Regional Teacher of the Year. Smith's unwavering commitment to inclusion, student advocacy and meaningful learning [...]
Washougal School District’s Dana Wilson named 2026 Regional Classified School Employee of the Year
Dana Wilson, a Multilingual Learner Paraeducator with the Washougal School District, has been named the 2026 Regional Classified School Employee of the Year by ESD 112. The award recognizes her dedication to student success, her commitment to serving multilingual learners [...]
ESD-U candidates showcase growth, leadership at annual Capstone Conference
On May 30, aspiring educators from across Washington gathered at the ESD 112 Conference Center for ESD-U’s annual Capstone Presentations Event, a culminating experience showcasing the knowledge, growth, and professional expertise candidates developed throughout the program’s intensive teacher preparation. Designed [...]
Class of 2026 graduation events in the ESD 112 Region
Congratulations, class of 2025-2026! Seniors and their families are celebrating the end of a chapter at high school commencement ceremonies this month. Find a collection of graduation information for districts across the ESD 112 region below: Click on the district [...]
EPIC Coalition’s cap and gown initiative ensures no Cowlitz County senior is left behind
What started as a simple idea has grown into a countywide effort to ensure that dozens of local students will walk across the graduation stage this spring with pride, and without financial barriers standing in their way. Over the past [...]
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