NCESD Welcomes New Regional Superintendents for 2025-2026 School Year
Three out of the 29 school districts within the North Central Washington region welcomed new superintendents for the 2025-26 school year.
Partnering for Literacy: How NCESD and Quincy School District Are Transforming K–12 Reading Instruction
See how the Quincy School District is making a big change in how they teach reading! They've teamed up with North Central ESD's Shanna Brooks to build a new literacy program that ensures every student gets the support they need to become a confident reader.
NCESD Helps Districts Bring Learning Standards to Life Through Curriculum Adoption Support
NCESD’s Teaching and Learning team partners with school districts to support the curriculum adoption process, helping them select and implement instructional materials that align with state standards and local priorities.
NCESD Board Welcomes Newly Appointed Board Member, Robert Shacklett, Serving Sections of Okanogan County
NCESD is excited to welcome Robert Shacklett to the agency’s board of directors. Shacklett will represent District 1, which includes Brewster, Grand Coulee Dam, Nespelem, Okanogan, Omak, Oroville, and Tonasket school districts.
Student Interns Drive Big Energy Savings at NCESD Through Innovative AEM and Wenatchee High School Partnership
This summer, the North Central Educational Service District (NCESD) is seeing real results thanks to a unique paid internship program offered by Wenatchee High School and Advanced Energy Management (AEM).
Regional Superintendents Gather for Annual Celebration and Awards Ceremony
During the June Superintendent Advisory Committee (SAC) meeting for the North Central ESD, superintendents, students and community members were recognized for their leadership across the region. These awards were presented by WASA.
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.