North Central ESD

06/02/2026

Through a grant from the Washington State Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT) program, the NCESD ESIT team recently received tele-mentoring for pediatric feeding and swallowing. NCESD motor (physical therapists and occupational therapists) and speech team participate in this ongoing mentoring partnership that was featured at the Institute on Human Development and Disability (IHDD)'s networking day, which included posters and presentations from research projects.

NCESD ESIT team Lead Motor therapist, Jannel Burton, co-authored the research with Tiffany Elliott, Feeding Connections and the mentor for our ESIT team. Their research continues to make an impact for the ESIT team and the families they serve.

06/02/2026

We're for an Educational Advocate! This role will provide case management, academic coaching, family assistance, mentoring, and referrals to students at risk of dropping out of school and/or becoming incarcerated. Learn more and apply for open positions at www.ncesd.org/jobs // For full benefit details refer to the official job posting and visit www.ncesd.org/employee-benefits

05/27/2026

Network, learn, and grow at the 2026 MTSS Integrated Conference! Author, facilitator, and strategic advisor, Priya Parker, will help us take a deeper look at how anyone can create collective meaning in modern life, one gathering at a time. She is the acclaimed author of The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why it Matters, the executive producer and host of the New York Times podcast, Together Apart , and the host of The Art of Gathering Digital Course. Parker has spent 20 years helping leaders and communities have complicated conversations about community and identity and vision at moments of transition.

Learn more and register today at: https://www.ncesd.org/mtss-integrated-conference/

05/26/2026

April Mardock will be joining us next week on Wednesday, June 3 for our June Cyber Meetup to lead a hands-on session and walk attendees step-by-step through the K12 SIX Compromised Account Response Checklist. Join us in learning exactly what to click, where to look, and what to do in both Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 environments.

RSVP for FREE at: 171.ncesd.org/cybersecurity

NCW Tech Alliance | Big Bend Community College | Grant County EDC |
Okanogan County Economic Alliance | Apple STEM Network

05/21/2026

SESSION HIGHLIGHT / Rocky Reach offers hands on STEM education for all ages at the Discovery Center, but, students can also discover local careers within the Chelan County PUD. Join us for the 2026 Virtual STEM+ Summit to learn about the career module and hard hat tour they offer for middle school (or high school) students at the dam, and how to sign up.

Register today at: https://www.ncesd.org/stemsummit

05/20/2026

The 2026 Leadership Summit is quickly coming up, and we are excited to have Jorge A. Aguilar joining us! Jorge previously served as the superintendent of the Sacramento City Unified School District, leading a district serving more than 40,000 students. He is the son of farm workers in the central valley of California and a product of the Migrant Education Program. Throughout his career, he has focused on systems improvement efforts that increase graduation rates, reduce dropout rates, strengthen student achievement, and improve postsecondary access and success. Aguilar is recognized for advancing equity-centered transformation, including the development of an award-winning Facilities Master Plan designed to prioritize historically underserved schools. His leadership emphasizes continuous improvement, collaboration across educational systems, and expanding opportunities for all students.

Learn more and register today at: https://www.ncesd.org/leadership-summit/

05/20/2026

Join us on Thursday, July 30 for the 2026 MTSS Integrated Conference to hear from Dr. Nidhi Sachdeva, a leading Canadian researcher in the Science of Learning, specializing in the intersection of educational technology and evidence-informed learning design. Her work spans a wide range of contexts, including teacher education, post-secondary instruction, continuing professional education, and teaching expertise.

Learn more and register today at: https://www.ncesd.org/mtss-integrated-conference/

05/19/2026

Where will you be in four years? The FWEE Hydropower & STEM Career Academy helps you explore what your future could look like—by connecting what you learn in the classroom to real careers in your community. During this immersive, week-long academy, you’ll dive into the world of hydropower, engineering, and renewable energy through hands-on experiences alongside industry professionals. You won’t just learn about careers—you’ll try them out.

Learn more and apply at: https://fwee.org/education/teacher-student-opportunities/academy/wenatchee-academy/

05/14/2026

Interested in joining a growing network of Washington State educational leaders? The Washington State Fellows’ Network, a three-year program, is a group of instructional leaders convened by the OSPI and the Association of Educational Service Districts (AESD) to support district and community implementation of state learning standards in mathematics, English Language Arts (ELA), and science. Apply today to help make a measurable difference for every student, in every learning environment, in Washington!

Learn more and apply today at: https://www.ncesd.org/fellows-network/

05/14/2026

Last week, NCESD Threat Assessment Coordinator, Hunter McLeod, moderated a forum hosted at Ephrata High School that focused on protecting youth from online threats and exploitation. Check out the article below to read what she and others had to share!

Kids have this technology “and they can’t get away from it.”