Education Links
Other ESDs
Puget Sound Educational Service District (ESD) is one of nine regional
educational agencies serving school districts and state-approved
private schools in Washington State. ESDs function primarily as support
agencies and deliver educational services that can be more efficiently
or economically performed regionally.
Government Education Resources/Links
OSPI: Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
A gateway to k-12 education in Washington state.
Washington State Department of Early Learning
The Department of Early Learning (DEL) places a high value on families
and the relationship between parent and child. To ensure our children
are safe, DEL partners with parents, early child care providers and
other early childhood specialists to help protect and nurture our
children.
U.S. Department of Education
Visit this website for national information about educational services, publications, resources and research information for educators, parents, and others with a stake in education.
King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks
Environmental Resources for Teachers and Students
Pierce County Public Works and Utilities
Environmental Education Resources
Online Learning Partnerships
ASCD
The Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development offers interactive, multimedia online courses, which provide flexibility to participants without sacrificing meaningful content. Each course includes activities, reading materials, and access to a learner forum. Puget Sound ESD has approved some of these courses for clock hours and college credit (with Seattle University and Seattle Pacific University). To view these courses search our class database using the keyword "online" and narrowing your search to "Curriculum & Instruction".
Element K
An agreement allowing schools to purchase online courses that cover the vast majority of computer skills and competencies needed by educators. Also included are courses in telephony, Cisco, E-Business, and project management. There are over 800 courses comprising nearly 6,000 hours of online training.
NovaNET for Students
NovaNET offers a range of middle and high school course curricula including fundamental reading, writing and math skills, ESL, GED preparation, life skills, study skills and career development.
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