Board of Directors Recognizes Black History Month
February 10, 2021Capital Region ESD 113 joins our partners across the state in examining our history and building a better future, together. The Board of Directors […]- COVID-19 ChecklistJanuary 8, 2021Checklist for responding to suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19 Adapted from the Washington State Department of Health (Version: December 11, […]
113 Ugly Sweater Week 2020
December 4, 2020113 Ugly Sweater Week is upon us! Join your colleagues in donning your best ugly sweater from December 7 to 11, 2020. Upload a picture to Workplace […]Giving Tree 2020
October 29, 2020Welcome to this year’s Virtual Giving Tree! Our tree supports children/youth/students age 18 and under who are receiving ongoing, direct […]Daily Symptom Checker — Coming November 2!
October 20, 2020Stay healthy & stay safe As part of our phased building reopening, all staff at the Tyee site and Olympic Academy will complete a Daily Symptom […]Spirit Award 2020
September 8, 2020Purpose The Spirit Award is intended to encourage teamwork around the agency. It highlights departments/programs/individuals who go above and beyond […]Is It Friday Yet?
August 20, 2020Capital Region ESD 113 has a business casual environment. We provide public-facing services to leaders at all levels of the educational system, and […]COVID-19 Updates
August 5, 2020Daily Symptom Checker ESD 113’s Return-to-Work Plan COVID-19 Communications Charts COVID-19 Checklist for responding to suspected or confirmed […]Return-to-Work Plan
June 26, 2020Download Printable Version (pdf) PHASE 1 PHASE 2 PHASE 3 PHASE 4 Work Assignments All staff will tele-work during regular business hours, as […]Drop-In With Dana
June 12, 2020Working remotely can get lonely. Join Superintendent Dana Anderson via Zoom for a weekly chat every Friday at noon: Ask questions, connect with […]Pre-Inspection Assessment
May 6, 2020Why Inspection Occurs WA State Department of Labor and Industries, Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) does not need a specific […]Getting Connected From Home
April 21, 2020Here’s a roundup of popular internet service providers and what they’re doing — from hotspots to data upgrades to fee waivers — to help […]Telecommuting
April 15, 2020Stay Connected Check in with coworkers Make a call, even if just to say hello Send an email Schedule a video conference (remember to follow all tech […]Telecommuting
April 15, 2020Take a Break Establish working hours, and stick to them Get up, and move around Take a walk (even if it’s around your home) Stretch often to keep […]Telecommuting
April 15, 2020Check Your Space Designate a specific area for work setup Ensure adequate lighting Clear clutter Watch for potential trip hazards Cords or items on […]Safety Meeting Minutes — February 2020
March 11, 2020February 24, 2020 9:00 AM | Satsop Room Call to order: Ed O., Acting Chair Temp. Members Present: Shelley B., Nichol L., Kristi P., Jamie B., Arlin […]Stay Healthy!
February 27, 2020The 24/7 news cycle can create hyper awareness of world health issues that may create anxiety. Among many items in the national news, you have […]Surplus Items Available!
February 24, 2020Does your department need a filing cabinet? A safe? How about a sit-and-stand mount for your desk? We have several available in the warehouse! Please […]Parking & Entry
January 28, 2020Changes are coming to parking & entry at Capital Region ESD 113, starting February 1! Tyee Site Employees Please park in the back of the building […]Policy Advocacy
January 10, 2020The 2020 Legislative Session starts next week! Will you be involved in legislative advocacy or legislative testimony? The Public Disclosure […]Communications Survey Results
January 9, 2020Thank you to the 258 staff (79% of us!) who completed our communications survey. Your feedback is important. We will use your input to clarify our […]Inclement Weather
January 9, 2020As a general rule, the ESD does not close for weather events (either good ones or bad ones). If the ESD offices are closed, and you have signed up […]Holiday Blood Drive
December 13, 2019(Posted on behalf of Bloodworks Northwest) ‘Tis the season for cookies and milk, and that ever-important blood donation. During the holiday […]Accessibility Policy
December 2, 2019Our staff has been hard at work making our website and documents accessible for all! Capital Region ESD 113 is moving toward creating an […]What Questions Do You Ask of Data?
December 2, 2019Data review should not be a “dumpster dive” into information. We need to be intentional. What questions do you ask when you’re looking at data? The […]Administrative Professionals Conference
December 2, 2019Capital Region ESD 113 is hosting a new conference to support administrative professionals in our region! The event will be held on April 24, and […]2020 Legislative Session
December 2, 2019Washington’s next legislative session starts on January 13, 2020. Capital Region ESD 113’s legislative priorities are posted on the ESD website. And […]Your Voice Counts!
November 21, 2019We’re looking for ways to improve internal communication within the agency — please let us know what ideas you have. We’ll use your […]Giving Tree 2019
November 21, 2019Our Annual Giving Tree has arrived in the main lobby! Our tree supports children/youth/students age 21 and under who are receiving ongoing, direct […]Casual Week
November 20, 2019The Capital Region ESD 113 main building on Tyee Dr SW in Tumwater is closing to the public at 3 pm on Wednesday, November 27, and will remain closed […]ADA Accessibility Training
October 29, 2019Learn how to create ADA accessible documents (and remediate existing PDFs). Presented by Cindy Jouper 360-464-6708 | [email protected] Creating […]ESD 113 Team Member Wins National Award
October 15, 2019George Christoph has been teaching for 51 years with no plans to retire. Most recently, he taught at River Ridge High School for ten years. His […]Flu Prevention
October 10, 2019According to the Centers for Disease Control, “The single best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated each year.” We can help! […]Employee Incident Reports Now Online!
October 7, 2019In an effort to simplify the incident reporting process we are happy to announce the Employee Incident Report form is now available online. Process: […]Neighborhood Clean-up
September 18, 2019The Tumwater Chamber of Commerce has scheduled a neighborhood clean-up. If you can help, please meet at the Deschutes Print & Stitch located in […]Fall 2019
September 10, 2019September 20: Annual All-Staff Event (everyone comes!) October 3–4: Leadership Team Retreat (for Leadership Team!) October 10: “We Are ESD […]Goal Updates
September 10, 2019It’s time for a goal refresh — and the conversation is getting started. Our current draft goals read as follows: Close the Gap: Support school […]All-Staff Event UPDATE
September 9, 2019You’re invited (and expected!) to come to our annual All-Staff Event on September 20. We’re excited to get us all in the same room to get […]Neighborhood Clean-up
September 6, 2019The Tumwater Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Fall Neighborhood Clean-Up event. If you have available time during your lunch break on Friday, […]This Week: Casual Friday — & THURSDAY!
August 13, 2019Who couldn’t use a little mid-week, nearing-the-end-of-summer good news? Well, this week we are relaxing our typical “dress […]July 4th Holiday
June 26, 2019Capital Region ESD 113 is celebrating July 4! Our building will close to the public at 3 pm on Wednesday, July 3, and remain closed all day on […]Building Hour Update
May 29, 2019Capital Region ESD 113 is trying new hours for our main building at 6005 Tyee Dr SW! Starting on Monday, June 3, 2019, the building will be open to […]Crucial Accountability Training
May 13, 2019When people see accountability as “someone else’s job,” they waste time and resources. And it affects morale. In fact, research […]Taco Bar
April 18, 2019The Capital Region ESD 113 Events Committee invites ESD staff to a Taco Bar & Towel Drive on Friday, May 4, 11:30 am – 1 pm, outside the Warming […]Skyward Employee Access
March 26, 2019Skyward Employee Access is unavailable from about 3 pm on Tuesday, March 26, through April 8, as we migrate to Qmlativ. Learn more about the Qmlativ […]New ESD Websites
March 22, 2019The ESD website has changed! It’s good to keep our brand up-to-date. And we’re excited to ensure our site is inclusive and […]- Capital Region ESD 113 “Dress Code”March 7, 2017ESD 113 has a business casual environment. We provide public-facing services to leaders at all levels of the educational system, and interact with […]