What does the AESD Network do?

Washington’s nine Educational Service Districts (ESDs) work with each other and with state partners like the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction to deliver statewide programs and services to support student success.

Statewide AESD Network Initiatives

Learning

Learning

Statewide learning opportunities designed to support educators across multiple disciplines

Student Supports

Student Supports

Programs designed to support the success of every K–12 student

Operations

Operations

Strengthening Washington school districts with effective operational support

ESDs are a regional delivery system for statewide initiatives and services. Created by the Washington State Legislature in 1969, our state’s nine educational service districts:

  • Help school districts save money by pooling resources
  • Provide essential services for school districts, students, and communities
  • Help OSPI implement education initiatives
Washington Map of ESD Regions

2025 MTSS Guidebook

Resource to Articulate a District’s MTSS Framework

This guidebook is designed to support district teams in manualizing their WA Multi-Tierd System of Supports (MTSS) framework for each of the five essential components.

Washington State Fellows' Network

Empowering educators for lasting impact.

Don’t miss this chance to grow, connect, and lead with the Fellows Program!

Balanced Calendar Initiative

What is a “balanced” calendar?

Educational Technology Network

Grants & Professional Learning Opportunities

All courses are grounded in equitable practices as well as online and self-paced so educators can learn when it’s most convenient for them.

AESD School Accreditation

The Washington State AESD Accreditation process is designed to help schools develop practices best suited for them to continuously improve.

Upcoming Professional Development

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AESD Network21 hours ago
State law requires student assessments 📈 ESDs train staff on Smarter Balanced tests and help districts use data to improve instruction. We deliver on legislative mandates. #WAedu #WAleg NEWESD 101 Educational Service District 105 ESD 112 ESD 113 @oesd114 Puget Sound Educational Service District Educational Service District 123 North Central ESD NWESD 189
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AESD Network3 days ago
Basic education law requires services for students with disabilities ♿ ESDs provide direct special education services to districts that can't afford their own staff. #WAedu #WAleg NEWESD 101 Educational Service District 105 ESD 112 ESD 113 @oesd114 Puget Sound Educational Service District Educational Service District 123 North Central ESD NWESD 189