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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…
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Continue reading →: You’re Invited: 2026 NWESD School Safety & Wellness Symposium
School safety is more than a plan—it’s the ability to act with clarity, coordination, and confidence when it matters most. You are invited to attend the 2026 NWESD School Safety & Wellness Symposium, a regional professional learning experience dedicated to strengthening school safety, connection, and coordinated response efforts. This year,…
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Continue reading →: Meet Erika’s Lighthouse on April 23rd
You are invited to join a one-hour Zoom session on April 23rd from 10:00–11:00 AM to learn how to bring meaningful, student-centered mental health support into your school community through Erika’s Lighthouse. Erika’s Lighthouse is a nationally recognized, school-based program dedicated to raising awareness about adolescent depression, reducing stigma, and…
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Continue reading →: Understanding the Manosphere: Join us for Thrive on Thursday
Join us for our monthly Thrive on Thursdays office hours on Thursday, March 19 at 11:00am (Zoom) to explore the “manosphere” and its impact on students. During this session, Erum Mohiuddin will provide an overview of this online network and guide a thoughtful discussion about what it means for K–12…
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Continue reading →: March 19: Supporting Youth in Crisis with the YGo Program
Join us on Zoom on March 19 from 9–10 AM PST to learn how Compass Health’s YGo program supports children and teens experiencing behavioral health crises. The program meets youth where they are—whether in schools, homes, shelters, or juvenile court settings—and provides immediate support to stabilize the situation and connect…
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Continue reading →: What Is the “Manosphere,” and Why Should Schools Be Aware of It?
This week, we welcomed Bryn Spencer-Olson from Skagit Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services (DVSAS) for the final installment of our Safe Schools Series on Preventing Sexual Violence in Schools. Bryn presented a terrific discussion on fostering and promoting Respect In Schools [the 2-hour recording is here, on YouTube]. As…
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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]
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!
