Resources for Educators
 

Certification
ESD 101 provides applications and technical assistance for teacher, administrator, and educational staff association certification, including issuing 180-day teaching permits, when appropriate.

Instructional Resources
ESD 101's Center for Instructional Resources media collection, divided into major curriculum areas, is a basic instructional resource with over 9,000 items in videocassette, laserdisc, CD-i, CD-ROM, multimedia kits and 16mm media formats. Items circulate for one week in classrooms, and are delivered to buildings by ESD courier, district couriers or UPS.

Educational Technology
ESD 101's Center for Educational Technology (CET) provides resources and services for the integration of technology into the curriculum, through local, regional and statewide projects, workshops and collaboration.

Professional Development
ESD 101 provides a variety of workshops geared toward educators. View our online catalog of courses.
 

Washington state resources

• Academic Achievement and Accountability Commission - The purpose of Washington's accountability system is to improve student learning and student achievement so that each individual student will be given the opportunity to become a responsible citizen.
   
• Educational Service Districts of Washington - Links to Washington state educational service districts by region.
   
• K-12 Info on K-20 Network (OSPI) - Information and resources related to the Washington state K-20 project.
   
• Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) - The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) is the primary agency charged with overseeing K-12 education in Washington state.
   
• WA State Association for Supervision & Curriculum Development - Washington State ASCD is a professional organization whose mission is to identify and promote quality educational practices that enhance the growth and development of all educators and students.
   
• Washington State Board of Education - The State Board of Education is one of the oldest institutions of Washington State government. It has operated continuously since 1877, when it was created by the Legislature of the Territory of Washington.
   
• Washington State Education Consultant Directory - A comprehensive guide to numerous consultants providing a wide variety of pertinent topics integral to the Washington State public education system.
   
• Washington State Professional Standards Board - The 19-member board, composed of primarily educators, has been charged with helping to ensure the highest standards for all educators certified by the state, including teachers, principals, administrators and other education specialists.