Early Literacy
Our early literacy consultant supports districts by providing opportunities to strengthen pedagogy through professional development workshops and collaboration in implementing best practices for developing literacy skills.
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A sold-out AI Empowered EDU 2025 brings together educators from across the region
On May 13, educators from across the region gathered for the second annual AI Empowered EDU conference, a sold-out event dedicated to exploring the evolving role of artificial intelligence in education. Co-hosted by Clackamas ESD, Multnomah ESD, Northwest Regional ESD and the University of Portland, the conference grew [...]
Staff spotlight: Lori MacKenzie, math specialist
The first full week of May is designated as Licensed Employee Appreciation Week. At Clackamas ESD alone, we have at least 20 types of licensed jobs, with many variations in those positions. These are people who have completed higher education and earned licenses to be certified to teach students, lead continuing education training for staff, serve as [...]
Staff spotlight: Diana Jimenez, preschool specialist
The first full week of March is designated as Classified Employee Appreciation Week. At Clackamas ESD alone, we have more than 60 types of classified jobs. These are people who touch every corner of our agency’s work and the districts we support, from providing hands-on help to teachers, children and families, to [...]
