Educational Service District 123

Data Analysis/Decision Making

ESD 123 can work with districts in developing structures to enhance results-oriented decision making. Services to guide schools and districts in data collection and analysis can be customized to meet district needs.

Please contact the Teaching & Learning department at 509.544.5750 to learn more about how the ESD can assist you in this area.

District Improvement Facilitation

ESD 123 can provide a facilitator to work with districts as they begin their district improvement process. The ESD can assist districts with coordinating all aspects of the district improvement process from acting as a liaison with OSPI to leading the development of the district improvement plan.

To learn more about how the ESD can assist you in your district improvement efforts please contact:

Dr. Robert Smart
Assistant Superintendent
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509.544.5751

Research Based Instructional Strategies

ESD 123 provides updated information on research based instructional strategies. These are particularly important as school develop their improvement plans and are making decisions about effective practices to implement.

Link - Matiri (on OSPI)
NWREL Research - http://www.nwrel.org/scpd/re-engineering/rycu/index.shtml

Please contact the Teaching & Learning department at 509.544.5750 to learn more about how the ESD can assist you in this area.

School Improvement Planning

Our talented staff at ESD 123 has been engaged in the school improvement work throughout our region, acting as School Improvement Facilitators for various area schools. Expertise in the various stages of the improvement process is available to support ongoing efforts of school improvement

ESD 123 offers a coordinated package of school improvement services:

Building level planning and support
District level planning and support
Regional communication – current, effective, accurate
Link OSPI – ESD – District – School
Technology support – websites, SLPs, SIPs
Data management
Data display
Data interpretation
Financial expertise – grant applications, grant management
Coordinated professional development across the region
Customized support for special populations
ELL
Special Education
Content specialization
Literacy
Mathematics
Ongoing support – when official improvement status subsides

SIP Web Tool: http://www.k12.wa.us/sip/

Please contact the Teaching & Learning department at (509) 544-5750 to learn more about how the ESD can assist you in this area.

School Reform

The ESD can provide guidance to improve student achievement by supporting the implementation of comprehensive school reforms based on scientifically based research and effective practices so that all children, especially those in low performing schools, can meet challenging state standards.

Please contact the Teaching & Learning department at (509) 544-5750 to learn more about how the ESD can assist you in this area.

Strategic Planning Facilitation

ESD 123 can provide a facilitator to guide districts and individual schools as they begin their strategic planning process. This facilitation would include activities such as: planning meetings, data analysis, staff summits, focus groups, and tools for action planning.

To learn more about how the ESD can assist you in your strategic planning efforts please contact:

Dr. Bob Smart
ESD 123 Assistant Superintendent
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509.544.5751