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Continue reading →: Emergency Operations Planning for Students with Access and Functional Needs [PD]
Join us on March 24th for Inclusive Emergency Operations Planning: Every Student, Every Need. Using the TEAMS framework, participants will learn strategies for identifying needs, adapting plans, and coordinating resources to create an inclusive, effective response that protects every student during emergencies. No cost to attend – Zoom [Register here]
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Continue reading →: Mark Your Calendars: Big March Events Coming Soon!
Highlights: Check out our events on pdEnroller: https://www.pdenroller.org/nwesd/catalog Follow our public Google Calendar and never miss an opportunity to engage: [LINK HERE]
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Continue reading →: Child, Youth & Family Crisis Team is Now YGo
A new name for a critical resource for schools and community partners across Snohomish, Skagit, and Whatcom counties: the Child, Youth & Family Crisis Team operated through Compass Health has officially changed its name to YGo. While the name is new, the mission remains the same. YGo helps children and…
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Continue reading →: Join Us Tomorrow: Practical Tools to Prevent Sexual Violence & Support Students in Our Schools
Sexual violence prevention in schools isn’t just about policies – it’s about everyday practices that shape culture, safety, and belonging. Educators and school staff are often the first to notice when something feels “off,” yet many of us haven’t been given concrete, realistic tools to prevent harm before it happens…
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Continue reading →: Save the Date: A Practical, Human Approach to Neurodivergent & Trauma-Informed Teaching
Educators are being asked to do more than ever—support increasingly diverse learning needs, respond to trauma, implement inclusive practices, and still sustain themselves in the process. For many teachers, professional development around ADHD and neurodivergence is insightful, but also overwhelming. The more we learn about best practices, the wider the…
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Continue reading →: Practice Before It Counts: Comprehensive Reunification Bootcamp This Friday
When a crisis happens at school, reunification is one of the most emotionally charged and operationally complex moments. Doing it well requires more than a written plan—it requires practice, coordination, and a shared understanding across disciplines. This Friday, the NWESD 189 School Safety and Wellness Center is hosting a Comprehensive…
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Continue reading →: NEW! TAPS 101.07 – Threat, Dysregulation or Misunderstood?
A powerful new TAPS 10 video from the School Safety and Wellness Center is here. In just 11 minutes, this video from the NWESD School Safety & Wellness Center provides an overview of potentially threatening student behaviors and a neurodiversity-aware examination of WHY they may occur. Threat Assessment Coordinator Mike…
NWESD Safety & Wellness Center
Providing support, consultation, and guidance in areas of student safety and wellness, we are a multifaceted team of professionals who aim to support our regional educators in the challenging work of keeping our schools and communities healthy, safe, and successful. We believe that: Together We Can… Thrive!
