Contributed by Dr. Al Cohen, Chair of the Capital Region ESD 113 Board of Directors at the July 14, 2021…
Washington State has passed a new law mandating long-term care (LTC) benefits for Washington residents. This is the nation’s first…
(Download pdf) WHAT’S NEW? May 2021 Updates CAREERS AT SOUND TO HARBOR: CURRENT & FUTURE OPENINGS Our centers are growing!…
Capital Region ESD 113 joins our partners across the state in examining our history and building a better future, together. The…
Checklist for responding to suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19 Adapted from the Washington State Department of Health (Version: December…
113 Ugly Sweater Week is upon us! Join your colleagues in donning your best ugly sweater from December 7 to 11,…
Welcome to this year’s Virtual Giving Tree! Our tree supports children/youth/students age 18 and under who are receiving ongoing, direct…
Purpose The Spirit Award is intended to encourage teamwork around the agency. It highlights departments/programs/individuals who go above and beyond…
Capital Region ESD 113 has a business casual environment. We provide public-facing services to leaders at all levels of the…
Daily Symptom Checker ESD 113’s Return-to-Work Plan COVID-19 Communications Charts COVID-19 Checklist for responding to suspected or confirmed cases
Download Printable Version (pdf) PHASE 1 PHASE 2 PHASE 3 PHASE 4 Work Assignments All staff will tele-work during regular…
Working remotely can get lonely. Join Superintendent Dana Anderson via Zoom for a weekly chat every Friday at noon: Ask…
Why Inspection Occurs WA State Department of Labor and Industries, Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) does not need…
Here’s a roundup of popular internet service providers and what they’re doing — from hotspots to data upgrades to fee…
Stay Connected Check in with coworkers Make a call, even if just to say hello Send an email Schedule a…
Take a Break Establish working hours, and stick to them Get up, and move around Take a walk (even if…
Check Your Space Designate a specific area for work setup Ensure adequate lighting Clear clutter Watch for potential trip hazards…
February 24, 2020 9:00 AM | Satsop Room Call to order: Ed O., Acting Chair Temp. Members Present: Shelley B.,…
The 24/7 news cycle can create hyper awareness of world health issues that may create anxiety. Among many items in…
Does your department need a filing cabinet? A safe? How about a sit-and-stand mount for your desk? We have several…
Changes are coming to parking & entry at Capital Region ESD 113, starting February 1! Tyee Site Employees Please park…
The 2020 Legislative Session starts next week! Will you be involved in legislative advocacy or legislative testimony? The Public Disclosure…
Thank you to the 258 staff (79% of us!) who completed our communications survey. Your feedback is important. We will…
As a general rule, the ESD does not close for weather events (either good ones or bad ones). If the…
(Posted on behalf of Bloodworks Northwest) ‘Tis the season for cookies and milk, and that ever-important blood donation. During the…
Data review should not be a “dumpster dive” into information. We need to be intentional. What questions do you ask…
Capital Region ESD 113 is hosting a new conference to support administrative professionals in our region! The event will be…
Washington’s next legislative session starts on January 13, 2020. Capital Region ESD 113’s legislative priorities are posted on the ESD…
We’re looking for ways to improve internal communication within the agency — please let us know what ideas you have.…
Our Annual Giving Tree has arrived in the main lobby! Our tree supports children/youth/students age 21 and under who are…
The Capital Region ESD 113 main building on Tyee Dr SW in Tumwater is closing to the public at 3…
George Christoph has been teaching for 51 years with no plans to retire. Most recently, he taught at River Ridge…
According to the Centers for Disease Control, “The single best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated each…
In an effort to simplify the incident reporting process we are happy to announce the Employee Incident Report form is…
The Tumwater Chamber of Commerce has scheduled a neighborhood clean-up. If you can help, please meet at the Deschutes Print…
September 20: Annual All-Staff Event (everyone comes!) October 3–4: Leadership Team Retreat (for Leadership Team!) October 10: “We Are ESD…
It’s time for a goal refresh — and the conversation is getting started. Our current draft goals read as follows:…
You’re invited (and expected!) to come to our annual All-Staff Event on September 20. We’re excited to get us all…
The Tumwater Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Fall Neighborhood Clean-Up event. If you have available time during your lunch…
Who couldn’t use a little mid-week, nearing-the-end-of-summer good news? Well, this week we are relaxing our typical “dress code” and are…
Capital Region ESD 113 is celebrating July 4! Our building will close to the public at 3 pm on Wednesday,…
Capital Region ESD 113 is trying new hours for our main building at 6005 Tyee Dr SW! Starting on Monday,…
When people see accountability as “someone else’s job,” they waste time and resources. And it affects morale. In fact, research…
The Capital Region ESD 113 Events Committee invites ESD staff to a Taco Bar & Towel Drive on Friday, May…
Skyward Employee Access is unavailable from about 3 pm on Tuesday, March 26, through April 8, as we migrate to Qmlativ.…
The ESD website has changed! It’s good to keep our brand up-to-date. And we’re excited to ensure our site is…
ESD 113 has a business casual environment. We provide public-facing services to leaders at all levels of the educational system,…
