More than 1,300 teachers and other certificated staff gathered in late August at Issaquah High School to get ready for the new school year at the annual ISD Conference.
The event included a keynote presentation by Dr. Richard Villa, an expert on inclusive education, who spoke about the importance of designing schools where every student belongs and receives an education that builds on their unique strengths.
Teachers chose to from among dozens of sessions about a wide range of educational topics designed to help them grow as educators and help their students succeed.
Welcome to the 2019-20 school year! We kicked off the new year September 4 for grades 1 through 12 and here's what the first day looked like at some of our schools. Thanks for a great day, and here's to many more great days to come!
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The VOICE mentor program connects ISD students with caring adult volunteers. In these videos, mentors and students talk about how they've benefited from the program.
Do you have an hour a week to spare during the coming school year? Become a VOICE mentor to find out what kind of difference you could make in the life of a child.
Visit the VOICE mentor program for more information and to apply. We accept applications all year long, but apply by August 31 to start the matching process for the new school year. Contact voice@issaquah.wednet.edu or 425-837-7216 with questions.
The Issaquah School District welcomes more than 100 new teachers and other certificated staff to the district for the 2019-20 school year. The five-day ISD New Hire Academy took place in August. It introduced new staff to the district’s culture, practices, and initiatives and provided training to help them start the year strong. The group includes people brand new to teaching and experienced teachers coming from other districts.
To all our new staff: Welcome to the Issaquah School District! We’re so glad you’re here.