Northwest Educational Service District's area includes 35 public school districts and several private schools in Island, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish and Whatcom counties. The school districts in our region serve 170,000 students with varying languages, special needs and learning styles. Our staff of administrators, educators, and support personnel work to provide quality inservice opportunities and student programs, while providing administrative support and technical assistance to local school districts.

Education

Northwest Educational Service District 189

Lynn Lynch

Jodie Desbiens

Les Valsquier

Fran Mccarthy

The Coordination and Specialist Team at Northwest Educational Service District 189 is dedicated to supporting the diverse needs of K-12 students across 35 public school districts in Island, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, and Whatcom counties. This team collaborates to provide comprehensive services, including career-connected learning, multilingual support, mathematics education, attendance and reengagement strategies, as well as transition services for pre-employment. By offering tailored professional development, strategic communications, and continuous improvement initiatives, they enhance educational outcomes and ensure equitable access to quality education for all students in the region.

Coordination and Specialist Team

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Strategy and Operations