The One-to-One is sent to your mailboxes, both physical and virtual, each quarter to keep you up-to-date with PSESD. This online version has expanded articles and full class descriptions. You can also download a PDF of the printed version.
Planting Seeds of Success
You don't have to dig to find instructional and school support services that help you and your students grow! PSESD provides direct services to children and families, and bushels of cost-saving programs and teaching support to help you in these challenging times.
Congratulations to Auburn School District's Carol Barker, Washington's Classified School Employee of the Year!
Auburn School District is on the cutting edge of the food revolution, and Barker’s leadership has enabled the district to serve nourishing food to children while teaching them how to eat healthy and enjoy what they eat. Barker and her staff have been serving whole foods for several years, cooking from scratch and eliminating processed foods.
The College Bound Scholarship Program June 30th Deadline is Fast Approaching!Washington state's College Bound Scholarship Program will guarantee tuition to a Washington public college or university to any student on the federal free and reduced lunch program — if that student maintains a 2.0 grade point average and does not commit a felony during their entire high school career. Students have to enroll in the scholarship program by the 8th grade to be eligible. And the June 30, 2011 deadline is almost here. Even if you don't have a child who qualifies, you probably know someone who does. Please share the above information and the following link as widely as possible. Students may apply for the College Bound Scholarship online at: http://hecb.wa.gov/collegebound
June 30th is Approaching. Is Your Certificate About to Expire?It is already time to start thinking about maintaining the validity of your certificate! Please check the expiration date on your current certificate(s). If your expiration date is June 30, 2011, you should be currently working towards the maintenance required to renew the certificate(s). If you have met the requirements already, you may renew now. Don’t wait! Earlier is always better!
You Can Now Submit Your Clock Hour Reports Online with eCert!Continuing Certificate holders now have a paperless option to update their certificate as valid for an additional five year period. The process is easy!
Certification and Fingerprinting Contacts and ResourcesFor answers to your certification questions, visit our website or contact our Certification staff. Please note: Fingerprinting is by appointment only. Certification and Fingerprinting: Jan Mathsen, Certification Officer, jmathsen@psesd.org, (425) 917-7612, (253) 778-7612, 1-800-664-4549 x7612. Linda Guile, Certification Specialist, lguile@psesd.org, 425-917-7613, 253-778-7613, 1-800-664-4549 x7613 PSESD Certification Office: 800 Oakesdale Ave. SW Renton, WA 98057-5221. Visit www.psesd.org for directions. Hours: 7:00 - 5:00, Monday-Thursday (closed 12:30 - 1:00 for lunch)
For additional news and resources, visit the PSESD Learning & Teaching page.
Roots of Empathy and Seeds of Empathy Celebrate the Baby Teachers of 2011!
More than 140 supporters attended this special event to thank the parent volunteers and their babies who have worked with 1,500 students in elementary schools and early childhood sites throughout our region this year.
For additional news and resources, visit the PSESD Prevention Center page.
Alternatives to Suspension: Schools Implement Multi-Level Approach The PSESD Tobacco Prevention Program is working with eight school districts in King County to reduce teen tobacco use while keeping students in school by developing alternatives to suspension. We now know that teens who use tobacco are four times more likely to skip class and three times more likely to get Cs, Ds, and Fs (2008 Healthy Youth Survey). But do we know what to do about it? Many times, these students are suspended from school, decreasing their opportunities for success. Recent reports demonstrate a correlation between suspensions and dropout rates. A study by the University of Virginia states, “The effect of suspension rates on dropout rates was statistically significant even after controlling for demographics. Undoubtedly, students at risk for dropping out of school could benefit from individualized counseling and academic support to help them finish high school.
Puget Sound ESD's Technology Services offers training in support of teaching and learning in our schools, technology support, low-cost software purchasing and online programs, K-20 Network support (video, data, and Internet), website design and development, and network-based curriculum development. For additional news and resources, visit the PSESD Technology Services page.
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Puget Sound ESD offers a wide range of professional development courses for teachers, administrators, paraeducators and classified staff. Below are descriptions of upcoming workshops and classes. Each listing includes a link to our class database and keywords to assist with finding the class in our database. To register online, click the "Search for Keywords" link at the end of the class description and enter the suggested keywords in the search box that appears. Select the course. Click the "Register Online" link and follow the instructions You can also register by mail. Download the registration form (PDF) and follow the instructions.
Upcoming Classes Click here to search available classes offered by PSESD. Click here for class registration information. New classes, dates and topics are added often. PSESD has also partnered with several vendors to provide additional online professional development opportunities. Learn more about PSESD's online learning partnerships.
Did you know that PSESD's Clock Hour Services will provides transcripts, evaluations, and clock hour record keeping for class sponsors wanting to offer clock hours for district, regional and state workshops and conferences. Classes Class sponsors may apply for clock hours online or by faxing a clock hour application (PDF) to 425-917-7810. Conferences For additional clock hour information, contact Puget Sound ESD Clock Hour Services at 425-917-7807, 253-778-7807, 1-800-664-4549 x7807 or clockhours@psesd.org.
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One-to-One Online Volume 29 Number 4, Summer 2011 The One-to-One is published four times a year by Puget Sound Educational Service District. Puget Sound ESD 425-917-7600 Seattle PSESD Board: Chair, John Zurfluh; Vice Chair, Robert Bee; Vicki Asakura; David Okimoto; Barbara Peterson; Joanne Seng; Jackie Smith; Charles Staadecker; Dr. Monte Bridges, superintendent Puget Sound ESD does not discriminate in admission to, access to, or operation of its programs, services, or activities. Contact Denise, Affirmative Action/ADA Officer, at the above numbers.
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Carol Barker has been with Auburn School District for 23 years and is responsible for the breakfast, lunch and snack programs in all of the district’s schools. She also leads Auburn’s nationally renowned summer food program, serving meals to community children who would otherwise go hungry during the summer months. In 2010, the program served over 80,000 meals at 49 sites in 44 days.
PSESD hosted a successful Roots of Empathy & Seeds of Empathy Baby Celebration on Thursday, May 12th. 
The lazy days of summer are great for enjoying the sunshine, warm weather and all that our region has to offer. We’ve planned some fun and informative workshops that will not only improve your skills and inspire you with classroom project ideas, but may even get you out into the sunshine. Check them out!
Since the Washington Learning Source began in 2006, we have offered the most in-demand educational resources at significantly lower prices than what is available to individual districts. By avoiding the costs associated with procuring bids and by taking advantage of the discounted prices that WLS offers, 
