YES students build career readiness skills with paid internships
This summer, the Youth Employment Services (YES) program through ESD 112 placed 136 students with disabilities into paid internships to build important career and life [...]
Gov Jay Inslee visits energy efficiency projects at Hockinson School District
Governor Jay Inslee visited Hockinson School District on Wednesday, September 6, to discuss recent commerce-supported energy efficiency projects installed throughout the district's schools. Energy efficiency [...]
Strengthening School Safety: Highlights from the 2023 Safety Summit
In late August, more than 300 attendees from 14 different school districts throughout Educational Service District (ESD) 112’s region, including Clark College, Washington State School [...]
Circle of Security Parenting™ Series enhances relationships and resiliency
Earlier this year, 13 families completed an 8-week Circle of Security Parenting™ (COSP) Series, exploring new skills and strategies that help caregivers, families, and [...]
Washington teachers explore new science curriculum at OpenSciEd High School Summer Institute
“We need to stop thinking, ‘Is this student good enough for my science class?’ and start asking, ‘Is my science class good enough to engage [...]
ESD 112 and Castle Rock School District Celebrate Graduating Class of 2023
On May 31, equipped with prompts, notepads, cameras, lenses, lighting, and a wagon full of drone pieces, ESD 112’s Communications team, including Fred Gunnerson, Melissa [...]
Graduation ceremony celebrates outstanding STEPS students
In June, ESD 112's Student Transition Educational Program Services (STEPS) commemorated their students’ accomplishments in a graduation ceremony. This life-changing, community-based program designed for 18-21-year-olds [...]
Cascadia Technical Academy’s Free Summer Program: A Student’s Perspective
Cascadia Technical Academy is a magnet school operated by Evergreen Public Schools and open to Clark County high school students. CTA also runs a [...]
Math Anywhere offers free Canvas courses for educators
The Math Anywhere program at ESD 112 aims to build positive math experiences for students outside of school with the idea that math can be [...]
CTE Programs and Emergency Service Agencies host Career Exploration Day for Elementary Students
In May, Barnes Elementary School, part of Kelso School District, hosted a career exploration event tailored for elementary-age students. The event was part of an [...]
2024 Regional Teacher of the Year Embraces Job-Readiness Lessons
As the school year comes to a close, 2024 Regional Teacher of the Year Donna Schatz prepares students to apply tangible job-readiness skills in her [...]
ESD 112 Presents 2023 STEM Rising Star and Regional Partner Awards
On June 13, Educational Service District 112 celebrated the third annual STEM Rising Star and Regional Partner Awards at a dinner co-hosted by Washington STEM [...]
ESD 112 equalizes educational opportunities for learning communities through innovative partnerships, responsive leadership, and exceptional programs.