Search Results
Special Education and 504 Tips & Resources | May 14 Edition
Weekly special education and Section 504 resources from Abby Bowers, Capital Region ESD 113's Director of Special Programs.
Learn MoreNo U-Turns: Moving Forward Beyond the Pandemic
As we get ready to close the doors on the 2020-2021 school year, the big questions and musings are starting to rumble beneath the surface. "I can't wait until we can ______________ again." "Remember when we use to _________________? I cannot wait until we can do that again." Now is an extraordinary time to assess…
Learn MoreLegislative Update for May 7, 2021
This yearâs legislative session ended on time after 105 days. Itâs been described as unique, historic, surprising, and consequential. Despite economic concerns about our state revenue last summer and fall, and uncertainty about how the Legislature would run its process to hear and pass bills in a mostly virtual manner, some significant bills passed and…
Learn MoreSpecial Education and 504 Tips & Resources | May 7 Edition
Weekly special education and Section 504 resources from Abby Bowers, Capital Region ESD 113's Director of Special Programs.
Learn MoreResisting “Back to Normal”
Over the last year during the COVID-19 Pandemic, weâve all heard this sentiment over and over: âI canât wait to get back to normal!â As leaders, likely weâve uttered that very statement many times in moments of exhaustion. Yet as we think about equity and inclusive practices that move us towards meeting the needs of…
Learn MoreSpecial Education and 504 Tips & Resources | April 30 Edition
Weekly special education and Section 504 resources from Abby Bowers, Capital Region ESD 113's Director of Special Programs.
Learn MoreOSPI School Safety Tips for May
On April 22, 2021, SHB 1484 was sent to the Governor for his signature. SHB 1484 is an act relating to the statewide first responder building mapping information system, commonly referred to as the âschool mapping system.â By way of history, following the Columbine High School mass shooting in 1999 and the 9/11 terrorist attacks in…
Learn MoreSchool Celebration Newsletter | May Edition
I love the later sunsets, the blooming flowers (even though it brings out my husband's allergies), the birds in the morning, smell of fresh bark, and evenings on my deck. All of those signs of the changing season make me smile. However, April brings with it a new level of exhaustion for educators. Sprinkle in…
Learn MoreWant Some Ideas? Ask a Principal.
The research continues to be very clear about the important role principals play in the system. Leaders of culture, systems, and learning. Creators of hope. This became even more clear as I watched our amazing principals lead during COVID. Their leadership during the last year has been nothing short of extraordinary. Now, letâs not overlook…
Learn MoreLegislative Update for April 23, 2021
The final week of this yearâs legislative session is about to come to a close. The last day is Sunday, April 25 and we are all anxiously awaiting final budget details. Earlier this week, there was a âhandshake dealâ between the House and the Senate on the operating budget. The staff has been working for…
Learn More