
Communications
Our communications department helps Clackamas ESD convene education leaders and partners in Clackamas County, and oversees internal communications with the 350+ Clackamas ESD employees dispersed in various locations across the county.
Services
Our communications team convenes an advisory committee of communications representatives from each of our partner school districts. We gather regularly to collaborate, share information and brainstorm solutions to common challenges.
We also provide several services to Clackamas County school districts on an as-needed basis, including:
- Website development, maintenance and hosting
- Writing, messaging and design support
- Communications audits
- Social media support
- Translation support
- Media relations support
- Community outreach support
- Crisis communications support
- General communications consultation
Celebrating our districts with trademark events
The communications department coordinates the following events that celebrate the outstanding students and educators of Clackamas County.

Regional Teacher of the Year
We promote nominations and coordinate selection of the Regional Teacher of the Year each spring as part of the Oregon Teacher of the Year program.
Program Contacts
Program Staff
Program Director
Clackamas Education Service District News
Staff spotlight: Casey Krieg, program specialist at Heron Creek Therapeutic Program
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 [...]
Staff spotlight: Bill Blevins, regional coordinator of career and technical education
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 [...]
Clackamas ESD’s commitment to protecting the civil rights of the immigrant and mixed-status students and families we serve
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 [...]