Excitement Mounts for Second Annual Native Youth Wellness Warrior PowWow, Set for Saturday June 1

On Saturday, June 1, the Native Youth Wellness Warrior PowWow comes to the Wingspan Event Center in Hillsboro for the second year in a row.

05/15/2024 9:01 AM

Monthly Messenger: Teachers, This Week is For You

🙌 Educators play the uncontested-single-most-critical role in shaping the future of this planet. 🙌 This teacher appreciation week, I am asking you to elevate profound gratitude for the many ways educators in our communities and here at NWRESD are positively impacting the lives of students.

05/08/2024 1:28 PM

2025 Budget Update: Hope Wanes for an Emergency Legislative Fix to Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education Shortfall

During the 2024 legislative session, we fought hard for adequate EI/ECSE funding, but painfully Oregon is still $29 million short of the Oregon Department of Education’s recommended budget number.

05/07/2024 3:11 PM

SchooLinks Modernizes Career, College Planning for High Schoolers

The sound of keyboard keys clicking filled teacher Annie Palumbo’s classroom. About two dozen ninth-graders were answering a series of would-you-rather questions about their likes and dislikes. Would you rather shadow a software engineer or help a friend repair a bike, asked one question.

05/07/2024 12:56 PM

Tillamook Bay Community College President Joins NWRESD Board

Paul Jarrell, the current president of Tillamook Bay Community College, replaces the recently retired Ross Tomlin in the higher education board slot.

05/01/2024 11:34 AM

‘STEM Like a Girl’ Partnership Ignites a Flame in Elementary-Aged Workshop Participants

Acknowledging the importance of early exposure, support and parent partnership, STEM Like a Girl hosts workshops for elementary-aged girls and their parents. The Oregon-based, volunteer-led nonprofit, seized the refrain “like a girl” to empower and motivate.

04/26/2024 7:03 PM

Join Our Regional Inclusive Services Advisory Council

We're seeking parents and educators in Clatsop, Columbia, Tillamook and Washington counties who would like to assist with determining the priorities for Regional Inclusive Services for our region and help advocate for additional funding for the program.

04/24/2024 12:10 PM

Notice of Budget Committee Meeting

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to ORS 294.401, that a public meeting of the Budget Committee of NWRESD, Washington County, Oregon, will be held in person and virtually on the 14th day of May, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025.

04/22/2024 2:42 PM

NWRESD Supports Districts Through Regional Mentoring Program

NWRESD has started the process of building a Regional Mentoring Program through our Northwest Regional Educator Network earlier this year, and we are excited about the possibilities this grant will provide to ensure a high-quality sustainable program for our component districts.

04/15/2024 11:03 AM

Join Us May 30 to Help Kids Rise

Come join us for a night of camaraderie and fundraising to benefit the special needs children served by Northwest Regional Education Service District. Hors d'oeuvres and drinks will be served starting at 5 p.m. Later on we'll introduce you to some of the students, families and educators.

04/10/2024 1:16 PM

Board Proclaims May 1-31 2024, as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

BE IT RESOLVED that the NWRESD Board of Directors recognizes May 1-31, 2023, as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

04/10/2024 9:30 AM

Board Proclaims May 6-10, 2024, as Licensed Employee Appreciation Week

BE IT RESOLVED that the NWRESD Board of Directors proclaims May 6-10, 2024, to be Licensed Employee Appreciation Week.

04/10/2024 9:00 AM

Partnership With Portland Community College Gets Latest STEAM Technologies Into Classrooms

In early March, 31 elementary and middle school teachers from around the region gathered at the Oregon Manufacturing Innovation Center in Scappoose to attend a hands-on workshop all about the current technologies available to them.

04/09/2024 7:32 PM

Public Notice | Notice of Intent to Award 04/05/2024

04/05/2024 4:05 PM

Deaf/Hard of Hearing Class Selected As KPTV’s Classroom of the Month

Our very own Lee Ann Banning was recently recognized by Fox12 news. The Classroom of the Month recognition earned her $1,000 in classroom supplies donated by a local chapter of the Oregon Freemasons. Lee Ann is the lead deaf and hard of hearing teacher for our specialized classroom in Hillsboro.

04/03/2024 3:54 PM

Read Superintendent Goldman's April Message

We’re co-hosting a conference on school district leadership in the age of artificial intelligence and we’ve lined up some of the biggest names in the game to present. Still on the fence about going? Ask ChatGPT to help you make a decision…

04/03/2024 3:45 PM

NWRESD Foundation By The Numbers: Read our 2022-23 Annual Report

In 2022-23, the NWRESD Foundation awarded 15 grants worth $26,800 and $3,000 in scholarships to aspiring teachers involved in NWRESD's Diverse Educator Pathways program. Our 2022-23 annual report includes these highlights and more.

04/03/2024 3:33 PM

How to Diversify, Retain Northwest Oregon’s Teacher Workforce: It All Starts With Training

The excitement in the room was palpable. Dozens of teachers and administrators gathered around rectangular tables to learn about the ins and outs of the grants they had just received. These 36 teachers and administrators are the recipients of a Northwest Regional Educator Network grant.

04/01/2024 4:41 PM

Fiscal Team Earns Top Praise For Financial Reporting

For the 16th year in a row, Northwest Regional Education Service District’s fiscal services team has snagged a top honor from the Government Finance Officers Association for its financial reporting.

04/01/2024 3:57 PM

Child Care Provider Spotlight: Interview with Tillamook County Family Care Provider

Carole Wigant runs a child care business at her home in Tillamook. She says her philosphy as a provider is to let kids play and use their creative skills. Read more about why she chose to become a child care provider and how our Child Care Resource and Referral team is supporting her.

03/29/2024 3:41 PM