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Recent News
Teachers Change the World: May 2-6 is Your Chance to Tell Them How
May 2-6 is Licensed Employee Appreciation Week at Northwest Regional Education Service District. Our organization, which serves a four-county region of northwest Oregon, employs more than 325 licensed staff.
05/02/2022 10:51 AM
NWRESD Foundation Announces Grant Winners
NWRESD's Foundation has awarded 16 educators in Clatsop, Columbia, Tillamook and Washington counties with $24,500 in grant funding.
04/25/2022 10:38 AM
Read Superintendent Goldman's April Message
I recently had the honor of meeting Ethelyn Tumalad, the 2022 Oregon Teacher of the Year. Her story is so inspiring, as is her passion for creating safe learning environments for each and every student.
04/21/2022 3:50 PM
Attend a Listening Session for Community Preschool Providers, Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education Providers this May
Northwest Regional ESD is hosting three virtual listening sessions for staff and community preschool providers this May. Come share your thoughts, hopes and concerns for the 2022-23 school year.
04/18/2022 3:23 PM
NWRESD Gets Word Out About Special Education Services at Columbia County Early Learning Fair
NWRESD educators participated in the 10th annual Early Learning Fair in St. Helens on April 8. Our staff provided families with fun sensory activities for the children, swag bags with relevant parenting resources and fun activities to do with kids, information about how to refer a child for spec
04/18/2022 9:47 AM
Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District Teams Up with Northwest Regional ESD to Make Preschool Programs More Inclusive
Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District offers several half-day, inclusive preschool programs throughout Washington County. Learn about one student's experience with the Nature Kids program.
04/12/2022 7:17 AM
Important weather update for Monday, April 11
Please note program statuses impacted by inclement weather this morning, Monday, April 11.
04/11/2022 6:24 AM
Apply Now to Enroll Your Child in Free Preschool
Clatsop, Columbia or Tillamook county families: Are you looking for free preschool options for your child? We are now enrolling families in preschool programs that will begin in the fall.
04/08/2022 12:47 PM
How to Make the Most of Outside Fun With Children this Spring
As spring brings about nicer weather and longer days, spending time outdoors is filled with opportunities to develop skills and enjoy time together.
04/08/2022 12:15 PM
April is Occupational Therapy Month: Learn How Occupational Therapists Help Young Children Experiencing Disabilities
Our Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education team includes occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants who spend their days helping children reach important milestones such as feeding themselves, holding a crayon or putting on a coat.
04/08/2022 11:38 AM
Take Our Early Learning Survey
We want to know how satisfied and familiar you are with Northwest Regional ESD's Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education program. What kind of resources and information do you need to succeed?
03/11/2022 11:41 AM
Read the March Issue of the Early Learner
This month’s Early Learner brings you resources for talking about the war in Ukraine with young children, tips for finding the right preschool program for your child and upcoming events for families and child care providers. Also, we want to hear from you. Take two minutes to complete a survey about
03/11/2022 11:10 AM
A Message From Superintendent Dan Goldman on Upcoming Changes to COVID-19 Protocols
New COVID-19 protocols at NWRESD will start next week, including optional masking in most settings.
03/10/2022 8:33 AM
Local Business Recognizes NWRESD Instructional Assistant
“Analisa Howard is a kind and caring person who makes a difference in the lives of the children she works with," says Stacy Rager, administrator at NWRESD's Columbia Service Center.
03/09/2022 1:47 PM
Rolling Out the Red Carpets for Our Amazing Classified Staff
NWRESD Board of Directors has proclaimed March 7 to 11 as Classified Appreciation Week. Now we are rolling out the red carpets to celebrate!
03/09/2022 1:10 PM
Read the February Message from our Executive Director of Early Learning
February's Early Learner includes resources for Black History Month and Valentine’s Day and includes an inclusive classroom success story from Tigard-Tualatin School District.
02/20/2022 10:10 AM
Spotlight on Tigard-Tualatin School District’s Inclusive Preschool Program
Research shows all children benefit from inclusive classrooms. Learn about how the Tigard-Tualatin School District is providing an inclusive preschool experience for students with and without disabilities.
02/15/2022 4:09 PM
2021-22 Annual Notice to Parents for Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education Services
The 2021-22 Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education Procedural Safeguards, also known as the parents rights booklet, is an important document that outlines the rights of parents of children who are eligible or potentially eligible to receive services in special education.
02/10/2022 1:26 PM
Statewide Mask Mandate for Schools to Change on March 31
School leaders learned on Monday, Feb. 7 that the Oregon Health Authority expects to lift the statewide mask mandate for schools on March 31, 2022.
02/07/2022 4:08 PM
Sign Up to Receive Parenting Tips Through Free Texting Program
Bright by Text is a free texting service that provides practical parenting tips.
02/01/2022 7:13 PM