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.
Lake Chelan School District LifeSkills Teacher Recognized as Regional Teacher of the Year
NCESD is proud to announce that Madonna Carlton of Lake Chelan School District has been named the 2026 Regional Teacher of the Year for North Central Washington. Carlton will advance for consideration at the state level through the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. State honorees will be announced in September.
Manson School District Head Cook Recognized as Regional Classified School Employee of the Year
NCESD is proud to announce that Robin Hanson of Manson School District has been named the 2025 Regional Classified School Employee of the Year for North Central Washington. Hanson will advance for consideration at the state level through the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. State honorees will be announced in September.
NCESD Welcomes New School Nurse Corps Director Blanca Salgado
After eight years of dedicated service as SNC Director, Cathy Meuret will retire at the end of the 2024–2025 school year. We are excited to welcome Blanca Salgado as the next School Nurse Corps Director at NCESD.