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Supt. Dan Goldman Featured by Oregon Journalism Project
The Oregon Journalism Project recently sunk its teeth into the debate about local vs. state control over literacy instruction in schools. One major issue with the state assessment data in Oregon is that parents have been able to opt their children out of the tests for about a decade.
02/13/2026 10:24 AM
Join Us for a Student Leader Summit
This is an overnight sneak peek into the four-night Outdoor School experience. Training on-site gives you the opportunity to know your surroundings with the hands-on experience you need to lead with confidence. New and *returning Student Leaders are welcome! *Only for high school students.
02/13/2026
🥾 Get Your Columbia Sportswear Gear, Support the NWRESD Foundation
Our NWRESD Foundation is excited to partner with Columbia Sportswear this month on our first-ever Community Cares Event! You’re invited to shop the Columbia Employee Store from February 16–March 15, and 10% of your purchase will be donated back to the our foundation.
02/12/2026 1:17 PM
Ryan Blasquez Appointed Executive Director of Instructional Services
Ryan Blasquez will serve as Executive Director of Instructional Services for Northwest Regional ESD beginning July 1. In his current role as Director of Instructional Services, he oversees a portfolio that includes Early Literacy, Oregon Response to Intervention & Instruction, Attendance Services, S
02/11/2026 7:46 PM
Misty Wharton, Interim Special Projects Administrator, Steps into Permanent Role Leading Rural Workforce Development
Her portfolio will focus on expanding hands-on, career-connected learning in areas such as welding, health sciences, forestry, agriculture, engineering, and culinary arts — programs that significantly increase graduation rates and postsecondary readiness.
02/11/2026 7:28 PM
Outdoor School Funding Update: Help Shape What Comes Next
Last year, the Oregon Legislature cut the Outdoor School budget by 20%. We will not be able to provide the same level of Outdoor School programming next year as we have in years past. We invite you to attend one of the following virtual listening sessions to help inform our planning.
02/11/2026 3:01 PM
Watch - Learning Hospitality at McMenamins Grand Lodge with Cascade and Pacific Academies
We mic’d up a Pacific Academy student during a hands-on career exploration day at McMenamins Grand Lodge in Forest Grove. Experiences like this help students build confidence, gain workplace skills and imagine what’s possible beyond the classroom.
02/11/2026 11:00 AM
Caregiver Connection: Kindergarten Registration, Early Learning Advisory and Autism Tools
Our monthly newsletter brings you news and updates, parenting tools and resources, community family events and our early learning calendar.
02/11/2026 8:59 AM
The Make-or-Break Year: What Happens When Schools Rethink Ninth Grade?
When she was in middle school, Brieah says the thought of high school used to scare her. Now that she’s a freshman, she doesn’t feel that way. “I actually enjoy it here,” she says.
02/10/2026 8:34 AM
Play, Explore, Connect: Free Sensory Playtimes for Families in Hillsboro
In partnership with Hillsboro Parks & Recreation Hidden Creek staff, our Hillsboro Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education teams are hosting free sensory playtimes this spring for babies, toddlers and preschoolers this winter and spring.
02/09/2026 1:05 PM
Your February Guide to NWRESD Professional Learning & Events
We offer a range of professional learning events designed to support educators, students and communities across northwest Oregon. Explore highlights and register to secure your spot.
02/04/2026 3:08 PM
Tutors Needed for New After-School Literacy Program in Vernonia
A new after-school high dosage tutoring program is launching in late February in Vernonia, and organizers are seeking up to 10 paid tutors to support local elementary students in reading and writing.
01/30/2026 10:06 AM
Families with Children Experiencing Disabilities Could Qualify for Additional Tax Exemptions
The procedure for claiming an exemption for the 2025 tax year is explained in the Oregon Individual Income Tax Return and Instruction booklets.
01/29/2026 8:48 AM
Small Changes, Big Impact: $35,000 Awarded to Teacher-Led Ideas That Expand Inclusion for Children with Special Needs
Making a big difference for a student doesn’t always require a huge change. Sometimes all it takes is having a weighted stuffed animal, a swing on the playground or the right kind of chair.
01/27/2026 3:17 PM
Students Talk Trades at Northwest College of Construction
A group of students who attend two of our social emotional learning schools in Beaverton recently visited the Northwest College of Construction to learn more about the types of apprenticeships and certifications they could earn there.
01/26/2026 3:25 PM
9th Grade Success Network Featured by Columbia County Spotlight
Clatskanie, Rainier and St. Helens school districts all saw significant jumps in the number of freshmen earning at least a quarter of the credits they need to graduate in four years. Scappoose continues to maintain rates above 90%.
01/26/2026 2:14 PM
Board Proclaims February as Black History Month
BE IT RESOLVED that the NWRESD Board of Directors honors Feb. 1 - March 1 as Black History Month.
01/22/2026 1:08 PM
Gaston High School’s New Career and Technical Education Academy Prepares Students for Careers in Entrepreneurship and Manufacturing
When you step into the classroom and shop space of Gaston High School's Greyhound Design and Manufacturing Program, it feels more like a fully operational print and fabrication business and less like a traditional high school class.
01/21/2026 11:28 AM
Monthly Messenger - Students deserve excellent teachers
Education service districts exist to serve students on the margins. We pull people together — students, educators, families, and elected leaders — to strengthen schools, connect systems, and expand access.
01/16/2026 1:52 PM
Seasoned Lobbyist Jenna Jones Will Lead Government Affairs for Regional Schools
Jenna Jones is an experienced government relations professional with deep expertise in local government, tax policy, and coalition-building.
01/15/2026 5:02 PM