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Continue reading →: Thrive Tomorrow: Threat Assessment Case Reviews
As the school year winds down, the work of supporting safe and healthy schools continues. Spring and early summer can bring an increase in threat-related behaviors in schools, making ongoing learning and collaboration more important than ever. That’s why we encourage you to join us TOMORROW for the final installment…
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Continue reading →: The World Cup Is Coming: What Northwest Washington K–12 Schools Need to Know
This summer, Seattle becomes the center of the soccer world. The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs June 11 through July 19, and Seattle is one of just 16 host cities in North America — hosting six matches at Lumen Field (temporarily renamed “Seattle Stadium” for the tournament). Officials estimate that…
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Continue reading →: Tomorrow: Classroom Design for ADHD with Jenny Bethke
May 20th | 12:30–1:30 PM | Zoom | Registration link Join us tomorrow, May 20, from 12:30–1:30 PM for Classroom Design for ADHD, a live Zoom session hosted by Certified ADHD Life Coach Jenny Bethke. This one-hour course is designed for educators, school counselors, administrators, school psychologists, and anyone interested…
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Continue reading →: Don’t Miss Events: ADHD and Thrive (Next Week!)
We may only have a few weeks left in the school year (but who’s counting?), and we’re not slowing down just yet! Next week, the NWESD 189 School Safety & Wellness Center is offering two opportunities for educators and school leaders to connect, learn, and strengthen the systems that support…
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Continue reading →: Save the Date: Classroom Design for ADHD with Jenny Bethke
May 20th | 12:30–1:30 PM | Zoom | Registration link coming soon! What if the way a classroom is set up could change everything for a student with ADHD? Spoiler: it absolutely can. On May 20th from 12:30 to 1:30 PM, Certified ADHD Life Coach Jenny Bethke is hosting a…
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Continue reading →: A Day of Pride and Connection: Inside the Second Annual NWESD GSA Summit
More than 100 students and advisors representing 20 schools, alongside 18 community organizations from across the region, gathered at Anacortes High School Saturday, April 25, for the Second Annual GSA Summit for middle and high school LGBTQIA+ support clubs. Organized by the Northwest Educational Service District 189 (NWESD) Prevention Services…
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Continue reading →: From Compliance to Confidence: Strengthening School Safety in Northwest Washington
Washington State has clear expectations for school safety through laws like RCW 28A.320.125 and RCW 28A.320.127, requiring comprehensive safety plans, regular drills, and systems to support students’ behavioral and emotional well-being. Most districts in WA are technically in compliance. But many are still working toward something deeper: systems that actually…
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Continue reading →: A Quick Pause for Thrive on Thursday — We’ll See You in May!
Sometimes, even the best plans need a little breathing room. With spring break schedules in full swing and calendars pulling people in a dozen different directions, we’ve made the decision to postpone our April Thrive on Thursday session (originally scheduled for April 16). While we always look forward to connecting,…
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Continue reading →: TAPS 10: Quick, Practical Learning for School Threat Assessment Teams
In the fast-paced environment of K–12 education, finding time for meaningful professional learning can be a challenge, especially when it comes to complex, high-stakes work like threat assessment. That’s why the NWESD 189 School Safety and Wellness Center created TAPS 10: a growing video series designed to deliver focused, actionable…
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!
