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Far Too Many Students Lag in Reading: Here’s What We’re Doing About It
At 10, Paige is already working on her first book. Whenever she gets a free moment, she pulls out her notebook and writes one or two more lines of her story. You might not guess that this enthusiastic reader and budding writer was getting reading help at school until very recently.
11/12/2024 9:37 AM
How We’re Supporting Students After Traumatic Brain Injuries — And How to Join Us!
Every year, an estimated 13,000 Oregonians experience a traumatic brain injury. Of these, about 100 occur in children under the age of 21. Many children with a traumatic brain injury - or TBI for short - aren’t identified for a variety of reasons. But a TBI can severely impact a child in many ways.
11/14/2024 12:30 PM
Are You Linguistically and/or Racially Diverse and Considering a Career in Education?
We are offering a free course at Portland Community College this winter. Earn 3 credits and work toward your degree goals.
11/13/2024 7:11 PM
Support Our Students While You Shop: Sign Up for the Fred Meyer Community Rewards Program
The community rewards program donates hundreds of dollars every year to the NWRESD Foundation. Starting this year, part of those funds will go toward supporting a food pantry for students who attend our social emotional learning schools.
11/07/2024 8:00 AM
NW Early Learning Hub's Family Support Mini-grant Application is now OPEN and our Parent Representative-Governance Council Application is open as well!
Our November newsletter highlights all of the exciting things we are up to and we welcome you to check out our Family Support Mini-grant Application and our Parent Representative-Governance Council Application.
11/05/2024 9:03 AM
Celebrating Native American Heritage Month
Historical narratives told about Native Americans, including the first Thanksgiving, often perpetuate harmful stereotypes and racist ideologies. It is important to set the record straight, acknowledge Native peoples, debunk myths, and recognize Indigenous people as contemporaries.
11/04/2024 12:57 PM
David Goodell Named Tillamook Service Center Administrator
The center provides Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education Services to about 85 children and their families every year.
11/01/2024 4:11 PM
NW EL Hub- Family Support Mini-grant Application now OPEN
The NW Early Learning Hub is very excited to announce that the Family Support Mini-grant Application is now open! See flyer for more information and QR code to access the application.
11/01/2024 7:29 AM
Vision Students Featured in White Cane Awareness Day Video
Eight middle and high school students who receive vision services from our agency were recently featured alongside their teachers at an accessibility event at the Portland Airport.
10/29/2024 2:51 PM
Caregiver Connection: Parenting Resources for Bedtime and Beyond
Our monthly newsletter brings you news and updates, parenting tools and resources, community family events and our early learning calendar.
10/29/2024 10:07 AM
Retired Health Care Executive Joins Northwest Regional Education Service District Board
Michelle Graham of Scappoose, Oregon, a retired health executive and intensive care nurse, has joined Northwest Regional Education Service District’s board of directors. Michelle serves in the Zone 4 position, which represents Columbia County and parts of Beaverton. She was sworn in on Oct. 9.
10/28/2024 10:18 AM
Attendance Services Expert Tapped to Lead Migrant Education, Title III Services, Attendance Services
Whitney Wagner will oversee the Migrant Education program, which provides educational support and services to students whose families work in the agriculture, fishing, timber or related industries.
10/22/2024 8:00 AM
NWRESD Foundation Now Accepting Grant Applications
The grant application is open to any educator working for NWRESD or at one of the 20 component school districts in our region. The deadline to apply is Nov. 15.
10/21/2024 8:00 AM
Speak Up: What Do Teachers Need to Be Successful?
What investments should we make to support your success and your peers’ success? Share your thoughts by Nov. 1 – your response will inform design teams as they develop projects for the 2025-27 biennium.
10/21/2024 8:00 AM
Child Care Resource and Referral Efforts Featured in Tillamook Headlight Herald
Tillamook continues to be classified as a child care desert by the state, meaning that only one child care slot exists for every three children. Read the full story to learn about how we’re working to expand and professionalize child care in Tillamook County.
10/17/2024 7:44 AM
Save the Dates! Opportunities to Build Your Skills and Advocate for Special Education at the State Level!
Help us educate decisionmakers about the importance of special education programs for children under 5 and in the K-12 setting.
10/14/2024 1:33 PM
Board Proclaims November as National Native American Heritage Month
BE IT RESOLVED that the NWRESD Board of Directors honors Nov 1-30 as National Native American Heritage Month.
10/10/2024 3:30 PM
Thank you, Tony Erickson for your board service
At tonight’s board meeting, we thanked Tony Erickson for eight years of service on our board. In his board role, he represented the five districts in Columbia County and a portion of Beaverton School District.
10/09/2024 7:11 PM
Participate in our "Inspired to Read" Art Contest and our Family Leadership Council
Our October newsletter highlights opportunities to participate and different resources available to families.
10/09/2024 9:27 AM
Get Updates from Cascade Technology Alliance
Read our fall 2024 newsletter for a message from our CIO, updates, news, and events.
10/07/2024 1:32 PM