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Congratulations to Hillsboro School District's Laury Rodriguez, Regional Teacher of the Year
In her application, Laury wrote, "Before students walk into our buildings they come from robust communities. When they are here, kids are constantly building communities every year in different spaces within schools. As educators, we play a role in defining the way the community works."
10/10/2022 11:56 AM
Metro Region School Districts Fortify Internet Access for 196 Schools
About a decade ago, Eric Harrison, the network services manager for the Cascade Technology Alliance, had an idea. It sounded simple enough. What if schools in northwest Oregon all teamed up to link their internet connections using fiber-optic cables?
10/03/2022 10:20 AM
Get to Know the NWRESD Foundation: Read Our 2021-22 Annual Report
In 2021-22, the NWRESD Foundation awarded 17 mini-grants worth $24,500, $3,000 in scholarships to aspiring teachers involved in NWRESD's Diverse Educator Pathways program and $20,500 to Columbia Academy for playground equipment. Our 2021-22 annual report includes these highlights and more.
09/26/2022 11:14 AM
Read Superintendent Dan Goldman's Back-to-School Message
The 2022-23 school year is well underway, and Northwest Regional Education Service District is buzzing with activity. Our September newsletter introduces you to Eliana Mason and Steph Littlebird, two alumni from our region.
09/22/2022 11:31 AM
September is Suicide Awareness Month - Plug Into the Training Available for Educators
Read about a recent suicide prevention partnership between Northwest Regional Education Service District and Columbia Health Services. You can also find additional suicide prevention resources for students and educators and learn about upcoming workshops.
09/19/2022 2:20 PM
Join the Regional Educator Network by Sept. 30
Educators can receive professional learning, coaching and innovation grant opportunities for their work to improve the recruitment and retention of educators of color.
09/19/2022 12:47 PM
You’re Invited to a Native American Board Resolution Celebration
Join us at our next board meeting for a community recognition of Native American Heritage Month. Community members, educators, partners and NWRESD staff are invited to attend the virtual meeting from 6-8 p.m. on Oct. 11.
09/19/2022 12:21 PM
Join Us As We Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
The Northwest Regional ESD board officially recognized Hispanic Heritage Month at its August meeting and encouraged students, staff and community members to study Hispanic culture and history, recognize Hispanic contributions in our communities and strive for appreciation and inclusion year-round.
09/19/2022 11:31 AM
Strengthen Your School's Connection with Multicultural Families
There are many ways to make sure families who speak a language other than English have the information they need. We've boiled down this advice into easy-to-follow tips for improving the way you communicate with families who are non-English speakers.
09/15/2022 2:38 PM
Field Trip Opportunity: Introduce Students to Modern Manufacturing Work at Manufacturing Day
The Northwest STEM Hub is partnering with Portland Community College and the Oregon Manufacturing Innovation Center (OMIC) Research and Development facility in Scappoose to create learning opportunities for Oregon students.
09/13/2022 3:48 PM
Cascade, Pacific Academies Host Day of Connection Ahead of School Year
Instead of dashing off to catch the bus on the first day of school, about a dozen middle and high school students at Cascade and Pacific academies were greeted with a laid back morning of games, mingling and breakfast burritos.
09/09/2022 2:45 PM
Early Learning Educators: Join Our Early Literacy Network to Improve Your Pre-Reading and Reading Instruction, Learn Alongside Colleagues
Northwest Regional Education Service District’s Early Literacy Network has recently launched a year-long professional development opportunity for educators who work in early learning through second grade in Clatsop, Columbia, Tillamook or Washington counties.
09/08/2022 1:41 PM
Congratulations to NWRESD Educators Celebrating Work Anniversaries
These 52 educators are celebrating a work milestone this year.
09/01/2022 10:57 AM
Congratulations to NWRESD Educators Celebrating Work Anniversaries
These 52 educators are celebrating a work milestone this year.
09/01/2022 10:57 AM
Board Proclaims Sept. 15 - Oct. 15 as National Hispanic Heritage Month
BE IT RESOLVED that the NWRESD Board of Directors recognizes Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, 2022, as National Hispanic Heritage Month.
09/01/2022 10:56 AM
Former Hillsboro School District Board Member Joins NWRESD Board
Yadira Martinez joined the Northwest Regional Education Service District Board of Directors on July 1. Yadira represents the Hillsboro School District in the zone 3 position.
08/09/2022 10:21 AM
NWRESD Announces New Interim Chief Financial Officer
Sherry Ely recently retired from Grants Pass School District where she worked for 30 years—including more than 10 years as the chief finance and operations officer and 20 years as the business office supervisor.
08/03/2022 9:13 AM
Northwest Regional Education Service District Foundation Seeks New Board Members
If you are interested in making a difference in the lives of children and their families, especially children who have historically been pushed to the margins, board service with the NWRESD foundation is a great place to start.
08/01/2022 2:03 PM
Chief Financial Officer Lori Baker to Resign
Superintendent Goldman will recommend an interim chief finance officer to the board before recruiting for a permanent replacement. There will be no reduction in service levels in financial support of the region's 20 school districts.
07/21/2022 4:00 PM
Families: Share Your Thoughts, Win Children’s Books
Is your family receiving Early Intervention or Early Childhood Special Education services? Take 5-7 minutes to complete a survey about your experience and how we can expand our services to include more family involvement. Participants are eligible to win a set of free children's books.
07/20/2022 9:30 AM