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.
NCESD Staff Awards Luncheon 2025
Each year, the NCESD takes the time to acknowledge team members who have gone above and beyond to demonstrate what it truly means to lead, serve, and support. The achievements celebrated during the event are testaments to the skilled and dedicated team at NCESD.
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.