From all of us at ESD 105, we sincerely hope that your holidays were filled with cheer, that your winter break was relaxing and that you are headed back to your classrooms, offices, libraries, halls, fields, buses and cafeterias with renewed energy for the second half of the school year!
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Partnering with Yakama Tribal Leaders to Improve Native Education In ESD 105
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Earlier this month more than 80 district and tribal leaders met at Heritage University for the first Tribal Convening of the 2022-23 school year. Together, they shared insight on Since Time Immemorial, land acknowledgements and ways our districts can continue to support the awareness of the history of our local tribes and the futures of our Native students.
This partnership between tribal leaders and our public school districts is just one of the unique ways districts in our region are supporting awareness of our local Native culture and embarking on enhanced learning opportunities for Native students.
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Earlier this school year Ellensburg School District made history when it became the first district in Washington State to name a school after a local Indigenous female leader, Ida Nason Aronica, the granddaughter of Chief Owhi, who was significant in shaping the history of the Kittitas Valley. In cooperation with the Kittitas County Museum, many items from the Ida Nason Aronica family collection were on display for the dedication of the Ida Nason Aronica Elementary School, including baskets, beadwork and photographs. Among the items on display was the beaded dress Ida’s mother wore when her father, Chief Owhi, signed the Treaty of 1855.
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In Wapato School District, students can earn the Seal of Biliteracy in several languages, including the Yakama Ichishkin language. In fact, the Class of 2021 had four graduates earn this distinction, marking the first time in Washington State history that students earned the Washington State Seal of Biliteracy in a Native, Tribal or Indigenous language.
- In Yakima School District, the Yakama Tribal flag flies proudly beside the Washington State and United States flags at the central office, paying respect to people and the land that its schools reside on.
We are excited to continue to watch this partnership evolve in the future and to be able to share more ways our districts are engaging in this essential work.
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Fully Fund Special Education &
Update Staff Allocations
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On Thursday, December 8, 2022, local superintendents and school district administrators met online with lawmakers to share insight on key issues that impact our region's schools and how they can be addressed to positively impact our districts and communities.
Two of the key priorities shared amongst the superintendents of ESD 105 were fully funding special education and updating the funding model for staff allocations. The recommendations in these areas have been outlined in the video below. Click here to view all other key priorities.
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Three ESD 105 Districts Recognized
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National Take Back Day
Keep them safe. Clean them out.
Take them back.
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This fall, our Yakima Community Coalitions partnered with police departments across the region to host National Drug Take Back Day and were met with HUGE success! Together, sites collected 10 boxes totaling 246.8 pounds of unused prescription drugs!
According to NIDA, almost 15% of teens in high school have misused prescription drugs in the past year. 75% of opioid misuse starts with people using medication that wasn’t prescribed to them- usually taken from a friend or family member without their knowledge. While National Take Back Day events happen only twice each year, it doesn't mean you can't dispose of them now. Learn more about safe disposal sites online.
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| Wednesday, January 25th
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
YVC Convention Center
Join teachers, families, funders, and service providers to share information about current and future transition services for students.
Keynote Speaker: Tania May Ed.D.
OSPI
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Question, Persuade, Refer
Suicide Prevention
Thursday, February 9th
Early Recognition of Suicide: How to detect warning signs.
- Early QPR: Asking questions about suicidal thoughts and feelings to open up a conversation.
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Early Intervention and Referral: How and where to refer for local resources.
- Early Advanced Life Support: Early detection and treatment.
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Child Abuse & Neglect:
Issues of Abuse
2 Offerings Available
March 9th & 23rd
Child abuse and neglect threatens a child’s safety. Educators and community members must work together to prevent and stop child abuse and neglect. This training will help you understand the prevalence of child abuse and neglect, recognizing the signs, and know what, when and how to report suspected instances. Together we can work to prevent abuse and neglect and keep children safe.
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Although research shows that students who have consistent access to enriching activities throughout the year are more successful in school, traditional school calendars last 180 with only a few short breaks.
OSPI's Balanced Calendar Initiative provides districts interested in researching how balanced calendar schedules can positively impact student achievement in their districts with funds to do so.
Of the 45 districts across the state participating in the grant, 9 are from within our region.
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(as of December 29, 2022)
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