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Oregon Public Broadcasting Highlights Regional Inclusive Services
Congrats to students Jemma Bosotina and Sophia Dirks and Cathleen Jensen, our executive director of K-12 special education, on being featured by Oregon Public Broadcasting.
06/13/2023 1:16 PM
Levi Anderson Learning Center Closed Today, June 12
We apologize for this inconvenience. A water main has burst on campus, and the school does not have running water today and is without functioning toilets.
06/12/2023 9:17 AM
NWRESD Makes Major Investment in Early Learning Infrastructure with Facility Purchase
The $15 million investment and additional early learning expansions will tackle shortages in early care, especially for children needing special education.
06/07/2023 1:25 PM
Local Connections, Inclusive Options: How Partnerships Are Improving Life for Families with Young Children in Columbia County
You don’t need to tell Anastasia Rigby how tough it is to raise young children and make a living without relatives nearby. She’s done it.
06/06/2023 5:25 PM
NWRESD Board Gains Two New Members, Welcomes Two Back
There are two new faces and two returning faces on NWRESD’s nine-member board after four board openings closed this past spring.
06/06/2023 2:46 PM
Inclusive Carnival Draws Families From Around State
The family event held on May 20 featured dozens of inclusive games and activities for blind and visually impaired students.
06/06/2023 10:22 AM
Congrats to our 2022-23 Retirees 🎉
This year's 13 retirees have contributed a total of 225 years of service to our organization. Whether they were here for 5 years or 28, each person listed here made a lasting impact on our organization. They collectively helped thousands of children and families over the years.
05/31/2023 3:06 PM
Happy Pride 🏳️🌈
The month of June is Pride Month. We encourage our staff and community members to observe, recognize and celebrate the contributions of 2SLGBTQIA+ people to our country, our state, our cities and our schools. Check out these resources and upcoming community events.
05/30/2023 12:15 PM
NWRESD Foundation Helps Educators Expand Their Reach
NWRESD's Foundation awards grants to educators in Clatsop, Columbia, Tillamook and Washington counties so they can undertake special projects. Read more about the work our foundation does and the students we supported this year.
05/26/2023 10:25 AM
Notice of Budget Hearing
A public meeting of the Northwest Regional Education Service District (NWRESD) will be held as an in‐person and virtual meeting on June 13, 2023, at 4:30 pm, refer to the District's website for meeting login details.
05/25/2023 11:52 AM
KGW8 Highlights Blind, Visually Impaired Student Track Meet
About 45 students who experience blindness or visual impairment participated in a track and field meet on May 19 in Canby, Oregon.
05/25/2023 8:02 AM
NWRESD Selects Next Columbia Service Center Administrator
Matt Doyle will join Northwest Regional Education Service District as the Columbia Service Center administrator, replacing Stacy Rager who is vacating the position to lead NWRESD’s early learning department.
05/23/2023 4:21 PM
Forest Grove Student, Teacher of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing Featured in Forest Grove News Times
Congratulations to Jemma Bosotina on being selected as an Amazing Kid by Pamplin Media Group. Jemma was born partially Deaf and has worked with Deaf and Hard of Hearing teacher Carissa Martos since she was five years old.
05/22/2023 11:40 AM
Request for Qualifications - RFQ 001-2023 Architectural Services For Renovation of the Aloclek Building
All responses should be submitted to Wenaha Group by email to Dale Kuykendall (dalek@wenahagroup.com). Proposals will be received until: June 8, 2023, at 4:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time.
05/22/2023 7:47 AM
Q&A with Instructional Coaching Network Participant Laura Kintz
We recently caught up with Laura Kintz, the associate director of teaching and learning in the Tigard-Tualatin School District, to ask what a year with our instructional coaching network has been like. Here’s what she had to say.
05/16/2023 1:57 PM
Instructional Coaching Network Celebrates Year of Student-Focused, Equity-Driven Learning
About 70 instructional coaches gathered at our Washington Service Center this past Wednesday to close out their year of professional learning with our Instructional Coaching Network.
05/16/2023 1:43 PM
Explosive Agency Growth Leads to Shifts on the Human Resources Team
To address the demand, NWRESD's human resources team is excited to announce a shift in responsibilities and two new leaders to the organization.
05/15/2023 3:32 PM
Assistive Technology Specialist Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Congratulations to Shannon Henry for recently receiving a lifetime achievement award for her decades of work in the field of assistive technology. Shannon received the award during a recent conference in Salem.
05/15/2023 12:10 PM
NWRESD Ends Isolation Requirements As State Lifts COVID-19 Response Measures
We continue to work with public health authorities, the Oregon Department of Education and the Oregon Early Learning Division to ensure we are following the latest guidelines.
05/15/2023 10:23 AM
Northwest Regional ESD Hosts First-Ever Student Coding Challenge
Twenty-four students from Beaverton, Tillamook and Warrenton-Hammond school districts recently competed in the weekend event. Teams were given 48 hours to create a website, app, or video game using specific prompts.
05/11/2023 11:40 AM