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Recent News
Johnna Timmes Named Executive Director of Early Learning
After a rigorous recruitment process, Johnna Timmes, our current executive director of Instructional Services, has been named to this significant leadership position.
04/22/2021 1:42 PM
Early Childhood Coalition Virtual Advocacy Opportunity Coming Up
Are you passionate about improving the lives of young children in Oregon? Share your story with legislators. The Early Childhood Coalition is hosting this virtual advocacy event on May 4.
04/20/2021 8:44 AM
FACT Oregon Offers On-Demand Kindergarten Transition Training
Kindergarten means lots of changes for children who are experiencing disabilities. FACT Oregon has developed an on-demand training for families to take whenever it is convenient for them.
04/19/2021
FACT Oregon Offers On-Demand IEP Training
This training equips parents and caregivers with the tools and knowledge they need to engage in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings. FACT Oregon has developed this on-demand training for families to take whenever it is convenient for them.
04/19/2021
Columbia County Families Are Invited to Explore the Great Outdoors with Nature Buddies
Families in Columbia County with children ages 1-6 are invited to participate in a free weekly nature-based story, hike and activity. The event is held from 11 a.m. - noon every Thursday at Veterans Plaza at McCormick Park.
04/12/2021 2:36 PM
Welcome Back to Classrooms, Northwest Regional ESD students!
I continue to be in awe of the incredible rallying power of school districts in our region who swiftly moved educators through vaccination lines, making this all possible.
04/06/2021 5:55 PM
Families: Child Care Resources are Available
211info Child Care provides information about how to find quality child care in Oregon. The service also provides families with free, customized referrals to child care providers.
04/06/2021 5:38 PM
Update About the Services Families Receiving Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education Services Can Expect this Spring
We are grateful that COVID-19 case rates are dropping and our workforce has had the opportunity to get the vaccine, allowing us to safely provide more in-person services soon.
03/19/2021 10:07 AM
Mary Dorry Among Pamplin Media’s 2021 Amazing Educators
Congratulations to Northwest Regional ESD educator Mary Dorry for making Pamplin Media Group's Amazing Educators list.
03/08/2021 5:07 PM
Update On In-Person Services: A Message From Superintendent Dan Goldman
This afternoon, Governor Brown announced she was taking executive action to establish a target date for reopening all Oregon schools.
03/05/2021 6:12 PM
Northwest Parenting Hub Is Now a Northwest Regional ESD Program
This past November, the Oregon Community Foundation designated Northwest Regional ESD to serve as the new facilitator of Northwest Parenting, a parenting education and support hub that serves Clatsop, Columbia and Tillamook counties.
02/26/2021 1:56 PM
Northwest Regional ESD Seeks Early Learning Executive Director
We are seeking an antiracist leader to serve as the chief administrator for our birth to age 5 educational and partnership programs.
02/24/2021 4:36 PM
Pandemic Detours NWRESD Educator Onto a Fulfilling New Career Path
Scott Ryan, a teacher at one of our early childhood centers, has developed an innovative learning experience for students at both ends of the K-12 spectrum.
02/22/2021 2:45 PM
Families with Children Experiencing Disabilities Could Qualify For Tax Exemption
The Oregon tax code provides an additional tax exemption for families of eligible children with disabilities.
02/17/2021 1:27 PM
Nancy Ford, Northwest Regional ESD’s Executive Director of Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education, Announces Retirement
After 30 years of service to Northwest Regional ESD, Nancy Ford, the executive director of Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education (EI/ECSE), announced she will retire at the end of this school year.
01/05/2021
Child Care Provider Spotlight: Rebecca Clifton
Each quarter we highlight a child care provider who is making a difference in Clatsop, Columbia or Tillamook counties.
12/08/2020
Family Voice Shapes NWRESD School Plans
This summer, NWRESD’s parent support and engagement team surveyed and/or interviewed more than 650 students and families. We created a recap video so families and partners can see how we have integrated their voices into our plans for the 2020-21 school year.
11/24/2020 4:26 PM
Northwest Regional ESD extends distance learning through Feb. 5, 2021; offering limited in-person instruction for some students
We have not reduced the spread of COVID-19 enough in our communities to be able to provide in-person instruction. We will need to extend comprehensive distance learning through at least the end of the first semester Feb. 5, 2021.
10/23/2020
EI/ECSE Families: Welcome to the Fall Session
The summer is quickly coming to a close, and the EI/ECSE fall session will begin soon. The information below will help you understand what to expect when we resume services.
08/31/2020