A Letter from NCESD Superintendent: Welcome to the 2024-2025 School Year
Dear Educational Community,
It is with sincere appreciation and excitement that we begin the 2024-2025 school year. At North Central Educational Service District (NCESD), we are honored to lead, serve, and support 29 public school districts, Paschal Sherman Tribal Compact School, as well as several private schools across north central Washington. Our dedicated team of professionals remains steadfast in our mission to offer a comprehensive range of programs, services, and expertise to ensure the success of every learner and the communities they belong to.
We are immensely proud of the tireless work of the teachers, administrators, and support staff across the school districts we serve. The dedication, care, and passion they bring to their work each day is nothing short of inspiring. Their commitment to creating nurturing and effective learning environments is vital to the success of each and every learner. We are truly blessed as a region to have such extraordinary professionals shaping the lives of our young people and investing in the future of our communities.
NCESD Services & Programs
As one of Washington’s nine Educational Service Districts, we are committed to providing strong leadership and essential resources that champion innovative educational initiatives. Our focus is on nurturing excellence in education by delivering cooperative services and working collaboratively with schools, learning communities, and valued partners.
Here is just an example of some of the resources available at NCESD:
LEARNING
Beginning Educator Support Training (BEST)
Bicycle Education
- Content Professional Learning: ELA, Math, Science & Climate Science, Inclusionary Practices, Computer Science
Educator Networks
Early Learning
Native Education
System & School Improvement
Teacher & Principal Evaluation (TPEP)
STUDENT SUPPORTS
Career Connected Learning
Community Prevention & Wellness – Student Assistance Professionals
- Early Intervention (B-3)
Education Advocates/Institutional Education
Multi-Tiered Systems of Support
- Regional School Safety Centers
- School Nurse Corps
- Special Education
Threat Assessment Training
OPERATIONS
District Operations
Communications Support
Fiscal Support
Fingerprinting
- Workers’ Compensation & Unemployment Insurance Pools
- Information Services (WSIPC): Student Records and Fiscal Records
School Accreditation
Strategic Planning
Upcoming Trainings Offered by NCESD
Our team of content-area experts host regular professional development trainings in most areas of early learning and K-12 education. These trainings are designed for teachers, administrators, and other school staff. Below are just a few of our upcoming trainings. If you would like to see our catalog, please visit www.pdenroller.org/esd171.
Our commitment to serving the most precious resource—our children—remains stronger than ever. We take both the opportunities and responsibilities before us very seriously, and we are excited to partner with schools, districts, families and communities to ensure another successful year of growth and learning.
Respectfully,
Dr. Michelle Price
Superintendent, North Central ESD
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