Disability History and Awareness Month (RCW 28A.230.158) takes place during October to increase awareness, respect, and acceptance for people with disabilities, and to bring a greater sense of pride to people with disabilities. All Washington public schools are required to conduct or promote educational activities that provide instruction, awareness, and understanding of disability history and people with disabilities. The activities may include, but not be limited to, school assemblies or guest speaker presentations. 

Things you can do to support Disability History & Awareness Month

• Share lesson plans with your educators. Check out the One Out of Five: Disability & History Pride Project or Disability Awareness Packet for Students for examples.
• Invest in library books that showcase students with disabilities. Check out the IRIS Center's Children's Book List: Portrayals of People with Disabilities
• Provide visual representation on your website, social media pages and print publications. Persons with disabilities are often under represented in the media. Make sure you celebrate your students with disabilities by taking the time to visit their classrooms, joining in their activities and then showcasing those learning opportunities for your community to see. 
• Start conversations with students, staff and your community! The best way to celebrate our students with disabilities is to help them feel proud of who they are, just as they are! Normalizing disabilities can support this effort. Get more ideas from the National Council On Independent Living.
• Familiarize yourself with the history. Check out the Disability History Museum online. 

Check out these upcoming PD courses: 

• Student Voice Improves Inclusive Education 
• The Case for UDL: Equality, Equity & Inclusive Practice
• Shifting Teacher Mindsets: Inclusive Practices

Business office & human resources professionals are encouraged to join us at our Open Lab this Thursday from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at the ESD 105. 

Business office and HR personnel are invited to attend and receive assistance on business process in Skyward as needed. Registration is not required, we just ask that interested individuals email us at fiscalcoordinators@esd105.org with topics that they would like to work on so we can be prepared. 

Upcoming Fiscal Training Dates

Last week OSPI sent an email with important updates and information about the late liquidation of ESSER funds. If you are one of the 42 LEAs that still have ESSER I funds that are obligated and not liquidated, please make sure to meet the current liquidation deadline of 11/15/22.

Do you know someone who works for the ESD 105 who has gone above and beyond for the students and staff in your school/district? Let us know! 

Each month we recognize an individual who has gone the EXTRA MILE. This month we had the pleasure of celebrating Melinda Clarke, our Transportation Director. Melinda received a call that a bus route would be short a driver. Instead of canceling the route, Melinda left her house in Ellensburg at 3:30AM and headed to East Wenatchee to drive the route herself to ensure all students were on time! Thank you Melinda!

NEW TO MY ROLE  PRINCIPAL PLC

Meeting the 4th Tuesday of every month from 6:30-7:30 a.m. 

New to My Role” small group. For those in ESD 105 only in their first year as principal or assistant/vice principal. The focus will be on establishing a support network and developing your leader voice. Hosted via Zoom by Darcie Jamieson and Mike Closner (ESD 105 Teaching & Learning).

Contact

darcie.jamieson@esd105.org

Zoom Link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6638483701

National Drug Take Back Day is October 29th! 

Let's work together to keep unused prescription drugs out of the hands of our students. Share information about National Drug Take Back Day with your families! 

Locations taking prescriptions on October 29th can be found across our region in Yakima, Highland, Mabton, Granger and Royal City! 

Learn more on Yakima Community Coalition's Website.

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) 314-5586. 

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