About Clackamas Education Service District2024-06-06T09:41:46-07:00

About Clackamas Education Service District

Clackamas Education Service District is an important part of our local public education system. We are part of a statewide network of education service districts and partner with all 10 Clackamas County public school districts, expanding their ability to serve the educational needs of the students in our region. Our cost-effective services cover a range of areas, from early learning and special education, to technology and teacher/staff support. We ensure students and families in all of our communities — big and small — have access to equitable education services.

Learn more about Clackamas ESD’s work on our fast facts sheet:

Our mission

Lead, serve and innovate for learning

By the numbers

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million in direct service support to school districts, children and families annually
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districts served in Clackamas County
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of Oregon’s students attend school in districts served by Clackamas ESD
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youth served directly and through district partnerships
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of eligible children in Clackamas County served through our Head Start to Success free preschool

Superintendent Larry Didway on who we are and what we do

FAQs

Education service districts (ESDs) are regional organizations that provide support to school districts. There are 19 ESDs in Oregon, and each ESD has a specific service area. Clackamas ESD serves all 10 school districts in Clackamas County.

ESDs tailor their services to the needs of the districts in their region. Generally, those are services districts can’t easily or cost-effectively provide on their own. Clackamas ESD offers a range of services, but they focus on early learning, special education, technology, and teaching and learning support. Some of our services are used by all districts, and others are provided by contract with individual districts.

ESDs receive some funding from the State School Fund, the primary funding source for Oregon school districts. At Clackamas ESD, we receive about 44 percent of our funding from the state, and the rest comes from state and federal grants, service contracts with our customers and other sources.

No. ESDs are independent organizations that provide services to school districts within their region. They have no authority over local school districts.

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Annual Report

Our annual report reviews the impacts we are having on educators, students and families in Clackamas County through the services we provide our region.

Clackamas ESD News

Feb 19,2025

Staff spotlight: Casey Krieg, program specialist at Heron Creek Therapeutic Program

February 19th, 2025|

Students come to Clackamas Education Service District’s Heron Creek Therapeutic Program from all across Clackamas County after facing challenges in more traditional educational settings. The Heron Creek staff provides personalized support to help these students overcome barriers, build self-regulation skills, and successfully return to their home schools. For over 15 [...]

Feb 4,2025

Staff spotlight: Bill Blevins, regional coordinator of career and technical education

February 4th, 2025|

Career and technical education offers students valuable hands-on experience in high-demand fields like health care, engineering, information technology and manufacturing. CTE programs not only equip students with the practical skills needed for today’s jobs; they also contribute to graduation rates nearly 10 percentage points higher than those of students who [...]

Jan 23,2025

Clackamas ESD’s commitment to protecting the civil rights of the immigrant and mixed-status students and families we serve

January 23rd, 2025|

Everyone has the right to feel safe, respected and welcome in Clackamas ESD facilities and programs. As we prepare for more changes in the enforcement of federal immigration policies, Clackamas ESD reiterates its commitment to adhering to federal and state civil rights laws, and proactively ensuring the highest standards of [...]

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