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Continue reading →: NWESD 189 and Skagit DVSAS to Bring Team Up Washington to Northwest Schools
Exciting news for schools across Northwest Washington! NWESD 189 School Safety and Wellness Center (SSWC) is partnering with Skagit Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services (DVSAS) to offer the Team Up Washington program to schools across Northwest Washington. This initiative focuses on preventing dating violence and promoting healthy relationships among…
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Continue reading →: Together We Thrive: Celebrating the Success of the 2025 School Safety & Wellness Symposium
From Aug. 12–13, the NWESD School Safety & Wellness Center hosted its 2025 School Safety and Wellness Symposium at the Swinomish Casino & Lodge in Anacortes — a meaningful gathering that united educators, administrators, mental health professionals, law enforcement, first responders, and community leaders from across Washington. A Gathering with…
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Continue reading →: Secure Your Spot at the 2025 School Safety & Wellness Symposium
The countdown is on! Join us August 12–13 for the 2025 School Safety and Wellness Symposium—an essential two-day event focused on strengthening the safety, mental health, and overall well-being of our school communities. This year’s Symposium features renowned regional, national and international experts sharing the latest research, actionable strategies, and…
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Continue reading →: [Symposium Featured Session] Safety for LGBTQ+ Youth During Turbulent Times: A Call to Grounded Compassion
In a moment where division feels louder than unity, Page’s presentation, Safety for LGBTQ+ Youth During Turbulent Times, offers a powerful and timely reminder: the wellbeing of young people must remain at the heart of our work – no matter the noise swirling around us. Page is known for her…
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Continue reading →: 2025 School Safety Symposium Panel Discussion: Handle With Care Initiative
We are excited to announce a featured panel discussion at the 2025 NWESD School Safety and Wellness Symposium: Handle With Care: Building Resilient School-Community Partnerships in Northwest Washington Join six panelists from across Clallam, Kitsap, Skagit, North Mason, and Port Angeles communities as they share how the Handle With Care…
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Continue reading →: Symposium Featured Session: De-Escalation Strategies with Lee Collyer
Join us at the NWESD School Safety and Wellness Symposium for an impactful presentation by Lee Collyer, Director of Special Programs at Olympic ESD 114, as he shares practical, research-based strategies to de-escalate challenging student behavior in school settings. In his session: De-escalation Strategies to Support All Students, Lee highlights…
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!
