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Lead. Serve. Support.

As one of Washington’s nine Educational Service Districts, North Central ESD provides leadership and quality services to support school districts, educational staff, and partners serving the children and communities in the North Central Washington region and across the state.

Driven by the needs of the school districts we serve, North Central ESD offers more than 140 programs and services that address all areas of K-12 education and administration. This support creates a wrap-around of services that allow districts to prioritize resources to strengthen the work they are already doing in their schools and classrooms.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

We offer a rewarding, high-performance workplace focused on quality service for the children and communities we serve.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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LATEST NEWS AND UPDATES

NCESD is working hard and doing great things around the region. Take a minute and read about the latest news.

Latest News from North Central ESD

Apple STEM Network Announces Regional Data Center Summits

As cloud computing, AI tools, and other advanced technologies continue to expand, data centers are becoming a vital part of the regional economy in North Central Washington. After researching the data center industry and analyzing its trends and potential local impacts, the Apple STEM Network is excited to share its findings through a series of community outreach activities this spring.

Students Showcase Artwork at 46th Annual Regional High School Art Show

The annual Regional High School Art Show opened at the Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center on Friday, March 7. This year’s Art Show showcases over 150 pieces submitted by students from North Central Washington schools, with the “Best in Show” selections advancing to statewide competition in Olympia.

Our Promise

We promise to lead, serve, and support our educational partners and the communities of North Central Washington and across the state. 

This is achieved through our four commitments: