Northwest Regional Education Service District - Official

10/28/2026

Are you raising young children in Clatsop, Columbia or Tillamook County — or do you know a family whose voice could help shape our community?

Our Family Leadership Council is a paid opportunity for parents and caregivers to build leadership skills, explore parenting topics, connect with other families, and contribute to community projects.

Members share their experiences and ideas to help guide our Northwest Early Learning Hub's work and investments across our region. We offer groups in English and Spanish.

Interested in joining? Learn more and complete this interest form:

We are looking for families to form two Family Leadership Councils for the 26-27 School Year. --One Council will be conducted in English. Membership is limited to 10 people living in Clatsop, Columbia, or Tillamook counties. --Based on community feedback, a second council will be an affinity space f...

10/27/2026

Trucks have always been a part of Lezlye’s life.

So when she heard about a chance to earn her commercial driver’s license, she immediately applied.

Her dad owns a junk hauling business in Aloha, and she fondly remembers spending many weekends out on hauls with him.

She also enjoys hands-on work and likes maneuvering his pickup, so she felt confident and slightly thrilled at the thought of steering a semi.

This past August, she walked out of the Sherwood DMV with her Class A commercial driver’s license in hand.

Lezlye is part of the first cohort of students to participate in this 160-hour regional training program that guides students through the process of earning their permit, getting medically cleared to drive a truck, completing a four-week training course, and ultimately earning a commercial driver’s license.

See how we're partnering with local educators and companies to provide more career opportunities for students in our region: https://www.nwresd.org/Home/Components/News/News/1660/59

10/26/2026

NWRESD’s Foundation is now accepting grant applications from educators and specialists. The grant application is open to any educator working for NWRESD or at one of the 20 component school districts in our region.

Grant requests should be between $100-$2,500.

Learn more and apply by Nov. 20: https://www.nwresd.org/Home/Components/News/News/1650/59

📸: A student who is part of the The Beaverton STARS inclusive color guard in February 2026. The group has received funding from the foundation in the past.

10/26/2026

Connect with peers and build your skills in:

🫱🏼‍🫲🏽 Equity and family partnerships
📚 Literacy, math and teaching practices
🏫 Attendance, behavior, school safety and mental health
🧩 Special education and inclusive practices

🚗 Many of our events are eligible for substitute and mileage reimbursement for school districts located in Clatsop, Columbia, Tillamook and Washington counties.

Plus, you can now register for our Oregon RTIi 2027 Conference. Dates are April 14–16 in Eugene.

Explore our 2026–27 professional learning opportunities: https://www.nwresd.org/Home/Components/News/News/1681/59

📸: Magda Romero, an instructional coordinator in the Forest Grove School District, at the 2026 conference. Photo by Megan Mahoney.

10/05/2026

Northwest Regional ESD's Malory Turner has been named a 2026 Oregon State University Changemaker! As a special education professional learning coach, she supports hundreds of educators across our four-county region—helping them build skills, strengthen inclusive practices and better support students.

Pick up the latest copy of the or read her story here: https://www.fororegonstate.org/stay-informed/impact-stories/detail/malory-turner-osu-changemakers-2026

Congratulations, Malory!

09/30/2026

Are you passionate about supporting students with traumatic brain injuries within special education? Join our region's team and be part of a collaborative network making a real impact. We have a multi-disciplinary team consisting of 50+ team members, and we would love to have you join us.

🗓️ This year’s meeting dates:
• Oct. 20
• Dec. 15
• Feb. 25
• April 22

Learn more and register: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/ORNWRESD/bulletins/42457d4

09/30/2026

Join us on Friday, Oct. 9 at Warrenton-Hammond School District's Warrenton Middle School for our Cascade Alliance for Equity Student-Led Summit.

Come hear directly from our most impacted and most impactful students about what’s working in our schools and what could be improved.

This event is free to educators working in Clatsop, Columbia, Tillamook and Washington counties. Breakfast, lunch and snacks will be provided. Educators from our 20 component school districts can be reimbursed for mileage and substitute costs.

About 30 students from Beaverton School District, Hillsboro School District, Neah Kah Nie School District #56 and TTSD Schools will present at this fall’s event.

Presentation titles include:

-Engaging with Students through Student-Led Programs (Neah Kah Nie School District #56)
-What If Getting the Right Answer Isn’t Enough? (Beaverton School District)
-Seen, Heard, Represented (TTSD Schools)
-Lights, Camera, Classroom: Our Ideal Teacher in Action (TTSD Schools)
-Absenteeism, Is it Us or the School? (TTSD Schools)

Learn more and register: https://www.nwresd.org/departments-and-programs/operations/equity-and-family-partnerships/cascade-alliance-for-equity

📸 : Maria, a student at Seaside High School presents at the Spring 2026 CAFE Summit about her experiences learning English as a second language.

09/17/2026

🍎 New school year, new routines — and plenty of resources to help!

Our latest Early Learning Caregiver Connection is packed with practical tips, family resources and upcoming events, including:

✨ Ideas for smoother morning and bedtime routines
🧩 Autism tools and sensory-friendly activities
🎒 Tips for getting ready for kindergarten
🤝 Ways to connect with other families
📚 Free books, parenting resources and more!

Take a look and find something helpful for your family: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/ORNWRESD/bulletins/4239f8a

📸: A student at our antkwak Early Learning Center enjoys new classroom art. Photo by Jorge, a student at Forest Grove School District who interned with our communications team this summer.

09/17/2026

📣 The Oregon Department of Education is coming to Northwest Regional ESD for a listening session with families, students and community members!

Join ODE staff to learn how Oregon sets goals and measures progress for students with disabilities — and share your feedback to help shape the state’s new goals.

Topics will include fourth-grade literacy, high school graduation and the transition from high school to life after graduation.

📅 Tuesday, Sept. 22
⏰ 5-7 p.m.
📍 NWRESD Washington Service Center, 5825 NE Ray Circle, Hillsboro

Snacks will be available, and children and youth are welcome. Childcare will not be provided.

➡️ RSVP:

​Join other families, students, community members, and Oregon Department of Education (ODE) staff to learn about how Oregon sets goals and measures progress for students with disabilities. ​ Topics include fourth-grade literacy, high school graduation, and the transition from high school to life...

06/16/2026

Over the past six years, we've learned a lot about what it takes to create meaningful change for students.

Our latest reflection on the 2020-26 Strategic Plan highlights two important shifts in our work: a deeper commitment to co-designing solutions with students and communities, and a stronger sense of shared responsibility for outcomes across the region.

The result? More student voice in decision-making, stronger partnerships and a growing culture of continuous improvement.

Read the full story and see how students, educators and communities helped shape the future of our region: https://www.nwresd.org/Home/Components/News/News/1603/59?fsiteid=1&loadingmode=PreviewContent