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Checklist 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 is upon us! Join your colleagues in donning your best ugly sweater from December 7 to 11, 2020. Upload a picture to Workplace […]

Welcome to this year’s Virtual Giving Tree! Our tree supports children/youth/students age 18 and under who are receiving ongoing, direct […]

Stay healthy & stay safe As part of our phased building reopening, all staff at the Tyee site and Olympic Academy will complete a Daily Symptom […]

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 educational system, and […]

If you are coming in to the office today, please fill out the Daily Symptom Checker. Check out the agency’s Return-to-Work Plan. COVID-19 […]

Download Printable Version (pdf) PHASE 1 PHASE 2 PHASE 3 PHASE 4 Work Assignments All staff will tele-work during regular business hours, as […]

Working remotely can get lonely. Join Superintendent Dana Anderson via Zoom for a weekly chat every Friday at noon: Ask questions, connect with […]

Why Inspection Occurs WA State Department of Labor and Industries, Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) does not need a specific […]

Here’s a roundup of popular internet service providers and what they’re doing — from hotspots to data upgrades to fee waivers — to help […]

Stay 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 […]

Take 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 […]

Check Your Space Designate a specific area for work setup Ensure adequate lighting Clear clutter Watch for potential trip hazards Cords or items on […]

February 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 […]

The 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 […]

Does 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 […]

Changes are coming to parking & entry at Capital Region ESD 113, starting February 1! Tyee Site Employees Please park in the back of the building […]

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 use your input to clarify our […]

As 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 […]

(Posted on behalf of Bloodworks Northwest) ‘Tis the season for cookies and milk, and that ever-important blood donation. During the holiday […]

Our staff has been hard at work making our website and documents accessible for all! Capital Region ESD 113 is moving toward creating an […]

Data 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 […]

Capital Region ESD 113 is hosting a new conference to support administrative professionals in our region! The event will be held on April 24, and […]

Washington’s next legislative session starts on January 13, 2020. Capital Region ESD 113’s legislative priorities are posted on the ESD website. And […]

We’re looking for ways to improve internal communication within the agency — please let us know what ideas you have. We’ll use your […]

Our Annual Giving Tree has arrived in the main lobby! Our tree supports children/youth/students age 21 and under who are receiving ongoing, direct […]

The 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 […]

Learn how to create ADA accessible documents (and remediate existing PDFs). Presented by Cindy Jouper 360-464-6708 | [email protected] Creating […]

George 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 […]

According to the Centers for Disease Control, “The single best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated each year.” We can help! […]

In an effort to simplify the incident reporting process we are happy to announce the Employee Incident Report form is now available online. Process: […]

The Tumwater Chamber of Commerce has scheduled a neighborhood clean-up. If you can help, please meet at the Deschutes Print & Stitch located in […]

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: Close the Gap: Support school […]

You’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 […]

The Tumwater Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Fall Neighborhood Clean-Up event. If you have available time during your lunch break on Friday, […]

Who couldn’t use a little mid-week, nearing-the-end-of-summer good news? Well, this week we are relaxing our typical “dress […]

Capital 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 […]

Capital 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 […]

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 4, 11:30 am – 1 pm, outside the Warming […]

Skyward 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 […]

The 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 […]

ESD 113 has a business casual environment. We provide public-facing services to leaders at all levels of the educational system, and interact with […]