With accountability increasing and resources decreasing, building capacity for school change and student achievement within districts and buildings is even more critical. Many districts in our region have seen continued success in their school improvement planning. It is a rewarding, long-term process that requires a serious investment by teachers and administrators. However, it can be challenging to establish a culture of collaboration, hold the vision, and maintain momentum.

Peninsula School District has been on a journey of school improvement for more than six years. After seeing success on several fronts, it was determined that it was time, however, to take those efforts and elevate them to the next level.

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Zeiger Elementary School Teacher Named Regional Teacher of the Year

Kimmie Read, a third- and fourth-grade teacher at Zeiger Elementary School in the Puyallup School District, has been named the Puget Sound Educational Service District’s Teacher of the Year.

Zeiger Elementary Principal Marc Brouillet said, “This is another well deserved honor for a dedicated teacher who is a great instructor and advocate for students. I know Kimmie will represent Zeiger, the Puyallup School District, and the Puget Sound ESD with honor and distinction when she is considered for the state Teacher of the Year. We are very proud to have her as a member of our staff.”

The 1999 Rogers High School graduate is in her fifth year of teaching — all at Zeiger Elementary School.

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Responding to the Challenge of Cyberbullying

Cyberbullying is being cruel to others by sending or posting harmful messages or material using the Internet or a cell phone. The harm caused by cyberbullying can be devastating. There is no escape for those who are being cyberbullied – victimization is ongoing. Information can be distributed worldwide and is often irretrievable.

Responding to cyberbullying is one of the more challenging issues facing educators. Even when this activity is occurring off-campus, both the well being of students and the school climate can be significantly impacted. There are effective strategies that schools can employ to address this serious issue.

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Defense Against Compassion Fatigue

Educators regularly interact with students who have experienced a wide range of traumatic and highly stressful situations such as family violence, alcoholism, poverty, and community violence. Our role of teaching, counseling and supporting them can be challenging, overwhelming and exhausting.

The Prevention Center offers a training that offers strategies for you to recognize the signs of compassion stress and a variety of tools to help prevent compassion fatigue, burnout and help maintain resiliency.

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School Policy Enhancement: Decrease Tobacco Use to Increase Student Success

State and national data on tobacco use indicates that having a strong school tobacco policy is one of the most effective ways to address and decrease tobacco use among students.   

State data indicates that there is a direct link between substance use, test scores, and academic achievement. Students who engage in substance use or have friends who use score an average of 53 points lower on the WASL than students who do not use or have friends who use.

In addition to impacting test scores, tobacco policies are instrumental in shaping school climate and reinforcing behaviors and attitudes that help keep students committed to school.

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Puget Sound ESD's Technology Services offers training in support of teaching and learning in our schools; technology support; low-cost software purchasing and online programs; K-20 Network support (video, data, and Internet); website design and development; and network-based curriculum development.

For additional news and resources, visit the PSESD Technology Services page.

Technology Project Management Services

Let Puget Sound ESD's project management consulting resources provide you with certified project management professionals to empower your organizational resources and staff. Using best practices, Project Management Book of Knowledge, IT Infrastructure Library, and extensive experience, our consultants will empower, work side-by-side, mentor and coach your staff to help them grow and scale to meet your organization's needs. Services include project management, management consulting, and professional development/IT workshops.

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Video Conference Consulting Services

Puget Sound ESD's video conferencing specialists can provide consulting and technical support services for Polycom, Tandberg and other conferencing systems including product analysis, design, installation, and training.

We offer short or long term technical support, which can be tailored to meet your specific needs including purchasing assistance, installation and troubleshooting, consultation and training.

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Puget Sound ESD offers a wide range of professional development courses for teachers, administrators, paraeducators and classified staff. Below are descriptions of upcoming workshops and classes. Each listing includes a link to our class database and keywords to assist with finding the class in our database.

To register online, click the "Search for Keywords" link at the end of the class description and enter the suggested keywords in the search box that appears. Select the course. Click the "Register Online" link and follow the instructions

You can also register by mail. Download the registration form (PDF) and follow the instructions.

Upcoming Classes

Learning and Teaching

Paraeducator

Risk Management

Technology

Online Tech Courses

 

Click here to search available classes on psesd.org.
Click here for class registration information.

PSESD has also partnered with several vendors to provide additional online professional development opportunities.
Learn more about PSESD's online learning partnerships.

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