Educational Service District 123

ESD 123 proudly presents iNSPIRE 2013: A Contemporary Education Conference

June 19 - 20, 8:30AM-4:00PM
Columbia Basin College
Register now for the ESD's salute to innovation and technology in the classroom. New technology, cutting edge strategies and innovative approaches will all be showcased at this exciting event. iNSPIRE 2013 will showcase national presenters alongside local Washington teachers presenting their classroom innovations. Come learn the practices of your peers to help students achieve their highest potential.

Congratulations to our Winning Schools!

On Monday, May 20, ESD 123 hosted a local award ceremony honoring the 25 schools in our region designated as 2012 Washington Achievement Award winners. Superintendents, principals and staff from the winning schools attended the ceremony where they received banners and awards to proudly display in their schools.
The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), along with the State Board of Education present the Washington Achievement Award based on the Washington Achievement Index. The annual award celebrates schools for Overall Excellence and special recognition in six categories: Language Arts, Math, Science, Extended Graduation Rate, Closing Achievement Gaps, and High Progress. Statewide assessment data for the three previous years is analyzed, and award winners are selected using a specific methodology. More information on how winners are selected may be found on the OSPI website at www.k12.wa.us. Keep reading to see photos of all our winners!