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.
Building Real-World Pathways by Expanding CTE Opportunities for Students
All students deserve access to education that prepares them for the real world, and Career and Technical Education programs play an important role in providing opportunities for students to explore future careers. NCESD supports districts in building and maintaining strong CTE programs.
Three Local Students Honored Statewide at 2025 Superintendent’s High School Art Show
Three outstanding young artists from North Central Washington earned statewide recognition for their artwork in the 52nd Annual Superintendent’s High School Art Show, hosted by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI).
NCESD School Nurse Corps Director Recognized with Lifetime Achievement Award in Public Health
The Chelan-Douglas Health District hosted its second annual Champions of Public Health Awards celebration on Aril 7, 2025. Among this year’s honorees was NCESD’s own Cathy Meuret, who received the Lifetime Achievement in Public Health Award—a recognition of her outstanding career and longstanding commitment to public health.