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We're Better Together!

There are lots of ways that community organizations and local companies can partner with us to support the students, families and school communities of South Central Washington! 

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Reconnecting Students With Their Dreams

ESD 105 operates Open Doors 105, a GED+ program that helps students reconnect with their dreams and future possibilities! We currently have 150 students enrolled in this program and our Class of 2024 had 40 graduates! 

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Going the Distance

Did you know? ESD 105 provides transportation to and from school for more than 90 students who are experiencing homelessness! Our drivers travel more than 200,000 miles each year so that our students can continue to attend school where they have connections with peers & teachers. 

We are #105BetterTogether

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Did you Know?

Our teaching and learning team has been able to distribute more than 100,000 books to kids in the last five years! With two years left of the Innovative Approaches to Literacy grant, this number will continue to increase dramatically! 

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Better Together Leadership Summit

In August 2024, we hosted our second annual Better Together Leadership Summit. With more than 270 attendees, this was a SOLD OUT event! 

This 2-day professional development and networking opportunity hosted nationally recognized keynote speakers, Hamish Brewer and Greg Bell, as well as breakout sessions to meet individuals' needs in the areas of leadership, equity, teaching and learning, special services, student supports, communications and more! 

SAVE THE DATE: Our third annual Better Together Leadership Summit will take place on August 6-7, 2025!

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ECEAP: Now Enrolling!

Free preschool services available for families with children ages 3-5 who qualify. We have ECEAP openings at multiple locations in Yakima and Toppenish. Click the intake form below to connect with an enrollment specialist. 

Intake Form

Leading, Learning, and Growing Together: Highlights from the 2025 Better Together Leadership Summit

The 2025 Better Together Leadership Summit brought together educational leaders from across ESD 105 for two days of learning, collaboration, and inspiration.

Nationally recognized keynote speakers Beth Houf and Doug Baldwin set the tone with powerful messages about leadership, resilience, and purpose. Throughout the summit, participants engaged in conversations and sessions that deepened their understanding of equity, strengthened instructional practices, and explored new ways to support students and staff. The energy was contagious—leaders left recharged, connected, and ready to make an impact in their schools and communities.

Looking ahead, the Better Together Leadership Summit will now take place every other year, returning in Summer 2027.

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