Northwest Regional Education Service District
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We are proud to collaborate with partner districts in serving children and families throughout our region. Major areas of focus for the Migrant Education program include parent engagement, student empowerment and graduation, and partnering with families to prepare children for kindergarten.
Children whose parents work in agriculture, fishing and timber industries may be eligible for the Migrant Education program. Recruiters work directly with families to determine eligibility and to explain program benefits such as parent training, youth leadership development, access to no cost meals and free accident insurance.
Participating School Districts
Apply for a Grant From Our Regional Educator Network
Grants are available to pre-K-12 educators, grade level teams, building administrators, equity teams, superintendents, etc. in Clatsop, Columbia, Tillamook and Washington counties. We’re looking for applications that propose ways to address inequities in our schools.
11/06/2023 10:26 AM
Working with the Latine Community? Attend Free Sessions to Help Support Mental Health and Well-Being
From now through July, Raíces de Bienestar, a local nonprofit, and Trauma Informed Oregon, a statewide collaborative that supports wellness and resilience, are offering free sessions in Spanish for educators and community partners who work with the Latine community in Oregon.
02/24/2023 3:06 PM
Megan McCarter Named Chief Academic Officer
Megan McCarter, Ed.D., has been named the permanent chief academic officer of NWRESD effective July 1. “During her 1.5-year tenure with us, Megan has impressed me with her passion for equity and laser-like focus on student success,” says Superintendent Dan Goldman.
01/30/2023 4:06 PM
Families with Children Experiencing Disabilities Could Qualify for Additional Tax Exemptions
The procedure for claiming an exemption for the 2022 tax year is explained in the Oregon Individual Income Tax Return and Instruction booklets.
01/27/2023 10:56 AM
Join Us for our 2023 School Safety and Mental Health Summit
Join us virtually as we welcome keynote speaker, Kristin Souers, bestselling author and trauma-invested practice expert. She is best known by educators for books co-authored with Pete Hall. These include Fostering Resilient Learners and Relationship, Responsibility, and Regulation.
01/23/2023 1:34 PM
Respiratory Illnesses Are Rising. Take These 8 Steps to Keep Your Family Healthy for the Holidays.
Families: Please do not send children to school if they are sick, even with cold-like symptoms. If you receive services at home, let your service provider know if anyone in your home is ill. Consider wearing a mask and putting masks on children (if appropriate) during the next few weeks.
12/02/2022 11:55 AM
Remembering Grant Writer Crystal Greene (1982-2022)
After a brief battle with colon cancer, NWRESD grant development specialist Crystal Greene, 40, has died. Crystal was a vibrant and energetic force for good. She excelled at describing complex projects and programs in easy-to-understand terms and garnered millions of dollars for districts.
10/10/2022 12:41 PM
Instructional Services Team to Welcome New Leaders in 2022-23 School Year
“These leaders rose to the top of an unbelievably large and qualified field,” says Dan Goldman, superintendent. “We look forward to reaching more teachers, families and students through the growth of this team’s already expansive offerings.”
05/03/2022 11:52 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
Families with Children Experiencing Disabilities Could Qualify for Additional Tax Exemptions
The procedure for claiming an exemption for the 2021 tax year is explained in the Oregon Individual Income Tax Return and Instruction booklets.
01/18/2022 3:19 PM
Masks are No Longer Required When Outdoors for Many of Our Programs
Starting on Thursday, Dec. 2 Northwest Regional Education Service District will no longer require students or staff to wear masks when they are outside.
12/01/2021 1:16 PM
Free Racial Equity Support Line Helps People Experiencing Racism, Microaggressions, Cross-Cultural Issues
The line is hosted through Lines for Life and is available weekdays from 10 am. - 7 p.m. Pacific Time.
10/15/2021 1:18 PM
Watch 'The Migrant Spirit'
At our annual kickoff with all Northwest Regional ESD staff, we enlisted Alejandra, a student in the Migrant Education Program (MEP) to welcome educators.
09/08/2021 10:14 AM
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
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
Caring COVID-19 response supports migrant families
When COVID-19 arrived in the Pacific Northwest in March, it hit the migrant community particularly hard. Families turned to the NWRESD migrant education program team for help.
09/30/2020