Incident Command System (Part 2): How to Create and Run a Tabletop
Once ICS is in place, it is important for a school to be prepared by practicing emergency scenarios. Running a tabletop allows participants to learn from practicing all steps, procedures, communication methods, and best practices. An online asynchronous course from Joffe Emergency Services – details here.
Summer Enrichment Courses: Teaching is Fire
Click on age for relevant courses: Elementary – Middle School – High School
Opportunities for learning include: Creative Writing, Essay Writing, Vocabulary Institute, Writing Clinics, Grammar Instruction, Passionate Readers, Reading Comprehension, College Essays, Project Presentations, Public Speaking, AP Language and Literature Preparation, Memorizing Strategies, Playwriting & Performing, Enjoying Poetry
HRS Summer Academy 2025
Hamlin Robinson School in Seattle welcomes students in grades 1–8 to Summer Academy 2025, a joyful, enriching, and inclusive summer experience designed to support learning and spark curiosity. The program is open to all students.
- Morning Academic Classes: Evidence-based instruction in reading, writing, and math to prevent summer slide and build confidence
- Afternoon Camps: Explore over 20 dynamic offerings—from STEM and art to gardening, sports, video game design, and service projects
- Full-Day Option + Extended Care: Flexible options to meet the needs of every family
Register at Summer Academy – Hamlin Robinson School. Spots fill quickly.
School Safety and Wellness Symposium: Addressing School Climate
Presented by NWESD 189 School Safety and Wellness Center; August 12-13 from 8 am- 4:30 pm at Swinomish Casino & Lodge, Anacortes, WA
16 clock hours available for educators. Details and registration by May 1 to save $100.
Have your teachers SAVE the Date: OSPI FREE Private School Summer Workshop August 5 & 13
It will be held virtually. FREE for private school educators in SBE-approved WA schools. Hosted by ShiftEd Perspectives, topics will include:
- Shifting mental models of disability
- Creating and implementing concrete structures
- Creating person-centered behavior and safety plans
- Curriculum modifications and accommodations
- Using a neurodiversity affirming approach
Look for the registration portal to open in June.
