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Profiles in Courage in Public Education Mrs. Angie Bowen Submitted by Dr. Paul Farris, Superintendent of White Pass School District Sometimes being […]

March 7, 2023 1 pm | In-person Call to order:  Ed O. (no current Chair) Present Members:  Deanna S., Amanda F., Jason A., Jason S., Melissa H. Admin […]

Update: Superintendent Search Process Our superintendent search is fast approaching some important dates. In less than one week, the application […]

Save the Date Join us for our all-staff event at Great Wolf Lodge on October 6! Details to follow. Board Meeting There will be a Board of Directors […]

2023 Legislative Priorities One of Capital Region ESD 113’s strategic goals is to Influence Change. Every year, we work with the school districts in […]

Brittany Spencer Named Clinical Supervisor of True North Capital Region ESD 113 has named Brittany Spencer as the Clinical Supervisor of True North. […]

January: Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King’s Legacy Yearly, the United States reserves the third Monday in January to intentionally honor the life, […]

A Message From Dana Anderson I am betting many of you have already received a nice warm hat as part of our appreciation for all you do to make […]

Remembering and Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Capital Region ESD 113 will be closed on Monday, January 16, to observe Martin Luther King, […]

2023 Legislative Session Starts Next Week The 2023 Legislative Session starts January 9. One of our ESD 113 goals is “Influence Change,” so we […]

December 6, 2022 10 am | Satsop room, capital region ESD 113 Call to order: Jamie B. Members Present: Kate H., Nichol L., Jason S., Joyce T. Admin. […]

A Note of Encouragement: On Embracing Empathy & Positive Vulnerability November’s all-staff equity training allowed us to practice positive […]

November is a time to amplify the acknowledgment, recognition, and celebration of Indigenous Peoples of Sovereign Nations and Tribes on the North […]

Research shows that taking time to express gratitude can reduce stress and improve physical and mental health. As we wrap up 2022, please consider […]

Greetings ESD community, We are writing to open a space for us to share our collective sorrow in response to the tragic events in Colorado Springs […]

The Capital Region Equity Accountability Team for Education (CREATE) is delighted to hold lunchtime opportunities for colleagues to learn more about […]

COVID-19 Safety Guidance Is Changing This week, the Department of Health released updated guidance for K–12 schools and childcare facilities. This […]

All-Staff Equity Series – October Session Next week Dr. Auzimuth Jackson will lead us through the next session of our all-staff equity series. […]

September Snapshot Results Thank you for sharing your thoughts on our September Snapshot. Your honest, confidential feedback helps us better […]

September 13, 2022 9:00 am | via Zoom Call to order: Jamie B. Members Present: Nichol L., Kristi S. Members Absent: Kate H., Jason S., Joyce T. […]

Looking Back at Our 2022 ESD 113 Showcase Thank you to all ESD staff who participated in our Showcase event last Wednesday — it was a great success! […]

Orange Shirt Day Friday, September 30, 2022 Every child matters. Friday is Orange Shirt Day — a day to raise awareness of the residential school […]

Preschool Kiddos in the House! Our Sound to Harbor Early Learning Center at South Puget Sound Community College recently flooded. The damage must be […]

Hispanic Heritage Month Kick-Off Celebration National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated every September 15th to October 15th to uplift and […]

A Message From Dana Greetings, Capital Region ESD 113 Team! It is amazing that we are into the second week of September already. School has […]

Garden Party Reminder Thank you to all who have volunteered to help with this event! There’s always room for one more, so if you would like to […]

Garden Party As we transition from summer to fall, we have much to celebrate. We have grown in our work as an ESD 113 team and we are grateful for […]

Superintendents Luncheon ESD 113 was awash with smiles, laughter, and fellowship as incoming superintendents from across the region convened at the […]

A message from Board Chair Al Cohen The Capital Region Educational Service District 113 Board of Directors adopted Policy 1601 -“Ensuring Racial […]

A message from Dana Anderson Policy Adoption In their July meeting, the Capital Region ESD 113 Board of Directors adopted an equity policy that […]

June 14, 2022 10 am | Via Zoom Call to order: Jamie B. Members Present: Nichol L., Jason S. Admin. Rep: Ed O. Guests: Jeff M., Lynn N. Absent: Kristi […]

We hear you! July’s Snapshot survey asked how folks were spending time taking care of themselves this summer. Here are some of the responses! […]

Summertime Self-Care Now that summer is kicking into high gear, what are some ways you plan to enjoy this time of year? Check your email for a link […]

Health Check Capital Region ESD 113 is committed to providing a safe & healthy environment. Please stay home if you are physically unwell (fever, […]

Snapshot Survey Results Pride Month is in full swing! What is our staff’s level of engagement on this topic? Here are some resources to help […]

ESD 113 is delighted to host our monthly Black, Indigenous, & People of Color (BIPOC) Affinity Connection Lunch on June 27, from 12 to 1:30 pm. […]

Calvin W. Brodie has been a tremendous addition to our ESD community. It is with gratitude for 11 years of service that we announce the retirement of […]

Feedback Requested Happy Pride Month! How are you celebrating? As we grow and learn together, please take a moment to fill out June’s Snapshot […]

June is Pride Month Pride Month is celebrated annually in June. The purpose is to recognize the impact that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, […]

May 2022 Snapshot Results Thank you to the 166 folks who submitted feedback through our Snapshot survey this month! Our ESD would not be the same […]

A Note From Dana It is hard to believe we are almost all the way through May — well, to be honest, as cold and wet as May has been, it is hard to […]

Equity Series Session 6 of the ESD 113 Equity Series | May 16, 8:30 – 10 am Join your colleagues on Zoom for the final 90-minute session of the […]

A Note From Dana Greetings Team 113! Happy Seis de Mayo! No, not a day to celebrate (more than any other day), but it seems like the first week of […]

A Note From Dana Each month we gather Snapshot survey information as part of our commitment to staff support. The pandemic continues to impact our […]

Staff Support ESD 113 is committed to a work environment centered on equity, belonging, and wellbeing. On Monday, we asked you to share your thoughts […]

Equity Series Session 5 of the ESD 113 Equity Series | April 18, 8:30 – 10 am Join your colleagues on Zoom for the fifth of six 90-minute sessions. […]

Contributed by Dr. Al Cohen, Chair of the Capital Region ESD 113 Board of Directors at the April 13, 2022 board meeting.  When I think about the […]

PDP News Updating Core Competencies: The Executive Team is preparing our equity learning and support plans for next year. Among our varied […]

PDP News Updating Core Competencies: The Executive Team is preparing our equity learning and support plans for next year. Among our varied […]

ESD 113 is delighted to host our monthly Black, Indigenous, & People of Color (BIPOC) Affinity Connection Lunch on March 23, from 12–1:30 PM, via […]