In this release:

Help us name our Special Services P-Bot!

P-3 Grade Leadership Network

Launching in 2024 | Unified Champion Schools + WA State Teacher Academies

Regional Pathway To The Top | College & Career Fair

Full STEAM Ahead... Volunteers Needed! 

Upcoming Event Promos: 

September 21| Student Support Lunch & Learn Tour

September 29| Inclusion Strategies Using the Pyramid Model with Tim Andrews

October 7| Project GLAD Hosts John Medina

September 19 | School Counselor PLC Begins

 ESD 105's Pathways Behavioral Outreach Team is excited to introduce our newest team member, a state-of-the-art robot, designed to assist students in their behavioral development journey.

We invite you, our valued districts across the region, to participate in our Name Our Robot contest. Help us choose a name that embodies the spirit of positive behavioral growth and innovation! The district that suggests the winning name will receive FREE Safety Care training for up to 20 staff! ( $4,800 value). If your district is already Safety Care trained, you will receive a FREE re-cert for up to 20 staff! ($2,400 value).

How to Participate:

1. Submit your creative robot name suggestions by completing the form linked below.
2. Stay connected with us on Facebook  to get updates on the contest and see if your suggestion makes it to the final round!
3. Win Prizes!

Submissions must be received by this Friday, September 15, 2023. Don’t miss your chance to make history! 

Our Early Learning Department invites you to join them for the P-3 Grade Leadership Network.

District and school leaders will network and learn with districts across the state in support of implementing and sustaining developmentally appropriate practices in the early elementary years (PreK-3rd Grade) through the following meeting topics:

• Defining Developmentally Appropriate Practices and Connecting to TPEP 

   

• A day in the Life of an Early Learner: Setting up and Supporting the Classroom Environment

   

• Addressing the Social Emotional Needs of an Early Learner 

   

• Appropriate Instructional Strategies 

   

• Partnering with Families and Communities, and

   

• Child Outcomes (Assessment and Student Growth)

This network will meet six times via Zoom from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.: October 6, November 3, February 2, March 8, April 12 & May 10th. 

Our Educator Growth and Development program is happy to announce that coming soon, they will be leading the coordination of blending the key strategies of Unified Champion Schools (UCS) and Recruiting Washington Teachers (RWT) Bilingual Educators initiatives to promote a “grow our own” special education teacher academy program for high school students.

This new program will focus on recruiting, preparing, and mentoring high school students with and without disabilities, with a specific focus on multicultural and multilingual students, and students of color, to become future special education leaders. This new program also aims to address educator shortage by promoting the teaching profession.

Building off UCS’s evidence-based strategy to support and create communities where students with intellectual disabilities feel welcome and are routinely included in all school activities, opportunities, and functions, we envision a change in school culture that promotes a socially inclusive school climate that helps all feel welcomed and engaged. 

START UP FUNDS WILL BE PROVIDED! Contact Melissa Matczak for more information on how to participate in 2024. 

Students are encouraged to join us for our Regional Pathway to the Top Career & College Expo! 

This year, our South Central Washington STEM Network is thrilled to invite students for a day centered around future planning. In partnership with universities, industry tech schools, apprenticeship programs and military representatives, this expo will be divided into two sessions (AM/PM) to meet the specific needs of our region's students. 

Our AM Session (8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.) will feature: 

• Financial Aid Presentation
• Scholarship Presentation
• Resume Building/Interview Skills Presentation
• Concert by Military Band
• College Application Assistance 
• Career Interest Work Sessions

Our PM Session (5:00 - 7:00 p.m.) will feature: 

• GED Assistance & Resources
• Resume Building/Interview Skills Presentation

Have questions? Contact  Shelly O'Neill or Alma Castillo. 

Each year, the South Central Washington STEM Network partners with Yakima Valley businesses. school districts, community organizations, and local volunteers to host the STEAM Building at the Central Washington State Fair. The goal of the STEAM Building is to generate awareness of STEAM and the numerous STEAM career pathways available to youth in our region. 

We need you! The core of the success of the STEAM Building are those individuals who volunteer for shifts running the interactive activity stations. Please volunteer to work a shift and encourage your staff to help out as well! 

Volunteers receive....

• Free Admission Ticket (for the day they are working)
• Free Parking Pass 

Have questions? Contact Maddy Rogers.

Our Student Support department is growing fast and so are the services we can provide for your district, staff & students! 

You're invited to join us for a Lunch & Learn Tour on September 21st following the WASA-SCR meeting. During this event, our student support team will give you a tour of our newly acquired facility, introduce you to the wide range of offerings we provide, and serve lunch. You will also walk away with personalized suggestions for services based on the Student Support services your district is currently accessing/not accessing. 

When? 

Thursday | September 21, 2023

12:00 - 1:30 p.m. 

Where?

Student Support Services Building

401 S. 12th Ave., Yakima, WA 98902

Who should attend? 

• Superintendents
• Special Services Directors

If you have any questions, please contact Emily Nelson.   

Friday | September 29, 2023

9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 

Featuring Tim Andrews!

6 Clock Hours Available

Join us for a professional development event focused on early childhood development.

In this interactive session, we will delve into the intricacies of challenging behaviors in young children and explore effective strategies to prevent such behaviors while fostering the growth of new skills, using the Washington Pyramid Model framework as a guide. 

Don't miss this valuable opportunity to enhance your professional expertise and make a positive impact on the lives of young learners!

Saturday | October 7, 2023

8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

ESD 105 Maggie Perez Building

Join ESD 105 & Project GLAD® for a half-day presentation with Dr. John Medina! 

Dr. Medina, a developmental molecular biologist, will provided a guided exploration into the inner-workings of the adolescent brain. Based upon his research and his book, Attack of the Teenage Brain, he will highlight practices, interactions, and qualities of learning environments that can lead to maximizing productivity, enhancing creativity, improve learning, engagement and language acquisition for adolescent learners.

All participants will receive a copy of Dr. Medina's book. Time for Q&A and book signing will be provided.  

Sessions Starting September 19 

9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 

School Counselor PLC

20 Clock Hours Available

Encourage counselors to join us for our SCHOOL COUNSELOR PLC!!

This collaborative and dynamic professional learning community aims to enhance skills and provide valuable resources to empower students for success in their academic, career, and social-emotional development.

During this PLC, we will delve into various workshops and engage in meaningful discussions to explore best practices, share experiences, and discover innovative strategies to support the diverse needs of our students. 

Questioning why you're receiving this communication or have ideas for news articles, please contact the ESD 105 public relations & marketing department at brittany.kaple@esd105.org or by phone at (509) 490-5520. 

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