Washington’s Association of Educational Service Districts (AESD)

AESD is an organization that brings together the nine individual ESDs in the state for collaboration and to advocate for shared interests. This network collectively leverages their resources and expertise to maximize their impact on education in the state.

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Collaboration

How We Work

The executive board meets quarterly to….

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Learning

Professional Development

Learning is at the center of everything we do.

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Advocacy

2025 Legislative Priorities

Our legislative goal is sustaining the AESD Network’s student support systems.

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What is AESA?

The Association of Educational Service Agencies (AESA) is a professional organization serving educational service agencies (ESAs or ESDs) in 45 states; there are 553 agencies nationwide. AESA members have a collective impact on teaching and learning that is unmatched …

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What is an ESD?

Created by the Washington State Legislature in 1969, educational service districts (ESDs) help school districts save money by pooling resources; provide essential services for school districts, students, and communities; and help OSPI implement education initiatives….

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