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Your May 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.
05/05/2026 11:03 AM
Laurel Fischer Named Program Administrator Overseeing ORTII and Early Literacy Supports
Laurel brings 18 years of experience in elementary education and literacy leadership to the role. Since 2023, she has advised 19 school districts on their literacy instruction -- teaching educators about how kids actually learn to read and then helping them assess their progress.
04/21/2026 12:48 PM
Monthly Messenger - Outdoor School is a Rite of Passage
Across our region, there’s a lot of good work happening in our schools and programs right now. In this newsletter you’ll see students stepping up to lead school improvement efforts, educators supporting one another through mentorship, and teams building stronger pathways from school to careers.
03/12/2026 11:36 AM
Your March 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.
03/09/2026 9:49 AM
Join Us April 29 for Our Next Cascade Alliance for Equity Student-Led Summit
Come hear from students about what's working in schools and what needs to change. The event is free and open to students, educators and community partners. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
02/27/2026 9:16 AM
Far Too Many Students Lag in Reading: Here’s What We’re Doing About It (FROM THE ARCHIVES)
At 10, Paige is already working on her first book. Whenever she gets a free moment, she pulls out her notebook and writes one or two more lines of her story. You might not guess that this enthusiastic reader and budding writer was getting reading help at school until very recently.
02/23/2026 9:37 AM
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
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
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
Scaling Educator Excellence: The Case for Sustaining Regional Educator Networks
If we are serious about improving student outcomes—especially for students furthest from opportunity—then teacher excellence must be at the center of our work.
01/15/2026 11:41 AM
Monthly Messenger - Ideas are easy. Implementation is hard.
This week, state economists released a slightly more hopeful picture of Oregon’s economic landscape: the budget deficit projected this August, perhaps isn’t as bad as once thought. But, we must remain resolute in protecting investments in our school systems.
11/20/2025 2:48 PM
Becoming a Great Reader Doesn’t Happen By Accident
About six years ago, Stephanie Sparks noticed something. Her third, fourth and fifth graders were having trouble reading. Teachers were following the curriculum, and students were trying their best. It just didn’t add up.
11/19/2025 3:41 PM
Your November Guide to NWRESD Professional Learning & Events
Check out these equity, teaching and learning, culture and climate and special ed professional learning opportunities through your local ESD.
11/13/2025 3:45 PM
New Early Literacy Data Highlights Progress and Opportunities for Northwest Oregon Schools
The numbers are out, and the data paints a mixed picture. NWRESD’s region, which includes 20 school districts in Clatsop, Columbia, Tillamook and Washington counties, saw some districts with notable gains in early literacy and others with lower scores than hoped.
10/02/2025 9:43 AM
New School Year, Same Shared Purpose: A Message from Superintendent Dan Goldman
Superintendent Dan Goldman kicks off the 2025-26 school year by talking about the important work our educators do every single day that makes a difference in the lives of students and families. Hear his vision for the year ahead and how, together, we’ll continue supporting students and families.
09/19/2025 1:47 PM
Your September 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 below and register to secure your spot.
09/16/2025 12:50 PM
Vernonia's Literacy Efforts Featured by Oregon Department of Education
"In order to improve outcomes for all kids, a system has to commit,” says Ryan Blasquez, director of instruction at NWRESD. “In Vernonia, you have leaders that have prioritized literacy and teachers who understand evidence-based teaching practices."
09/04/2025 4:26 PM