The 2nd Annual Marion-Polk Child, Youth & Family Services Summit was a success! Professionals and advocates gathered at the Salem Convention Center to explore resilience and belonging.
Inspiring workshops and panels left us motivated to continue supporting our community's children and families!
Dr. Joe Morelock, WESD Superintendent, summed it up perfectly: "The summit reinforced the importance of community collaboration and reminded me that together, we can truly make a difference in the lives of children and families."
Recently, WESD collaborated with the Oregon Department of Transportation, the Association of General Contractors, and the Asphalt Pavement Association of Oregon on a billboard contest promoting work zone safety. The contest garnered 86 submissions, all of which were designed by high-school students in the region. Two standout designs were selected as winners. These billboards are now posted near Eugene, Salem, and Portland, Oregon, and serve as a testament to the power of collaboration and spreading awareness about work zone safety.
Willamette Education Service District (WESD) is pleased to announce Charlie Bauer as the new Director of the Oregon Migrant Education Service Center (OMESC).
In a surprise announcement event, Oregon Department of Education (ODE) Director Dr. Charlene Williams joined Oregon Lottery leaders, North Marion School District Superintendent Dr. Bill Rhoades, and North Marion High School Principal De Ann Jenness in honoring Rafael Pelaez as Oregon’s 2024 Education Support Professional of the Year!
The 2024 WESD School Safety Summit was a highly anticipated event that took place on February 13, 2024, at the Marion Center - Willamette ESD. The event was hosted by the School Safety Team within the School Improvement Services Department at WESD. The summit aimed to shed light on the interconnectedness of physical, psychological, and emotional safety in K-12 settings.
Exciting news about our new Audiology Suite at the recently remodeled Yamhill Center! This testing suite uses the latest technology to assess kids' hearing from birth through grade 12. Its purpose is to identify hearing impairments and provide necessary support based on assessments.
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