Jeffrey Niess

Executive Director, Specialized Student Services at Educational Service District 112

Jeffrey has been in education for more than 30 years – 19 as a psychologist and the rest as a special education administrator. Prior to coming to ESD 112, Jeffrey served the Camas School District for 28 years in a variety of roles. He is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of Oregon. He has also served as a college professor and has authored articles on the social group affiliations of exceptional children and the effects of adolescent peer group affiliation on self-esteem.

As Executive Director, Jeffrey leads the Special Education ESA, a unique consortium of 28 school districts that pool resources to serve children with disabilities and their families. His professional interests are educational law, school-wide behavior, and educational systems, mental and behavioral health issues, and advocacy for exceptional students.

He has also been a professional race car driver and race instructor and volunteers as a Special Olympics coach.


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Educational Service District 112

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Educational Service District 112 is one of nine statutory regional service agencies in the state of Washington. Created by the legislature 50 years ago, ESDs ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students—urban and rural alike. ESDs are an essential partner in the efficient operation of Washington’s 295 school districts and provide millions of dollars in services to schools through cooperatives, trusts, and competitive state, federal and private funds.


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