Advisory Committees
One of the most valuable services we provide to regional districts is the convening of job-alike advisory groups to share information and address collective challenges. We operate nine of these groups for professionals in:
- Business services
- Communications
- English learner/migrant support
- Facilities management
- Human resources
- Safe and resilient schools
- Special education
- Student Success Act implementation
- Teaching and learning
- Technology
A separate group made up of our 10 partner districts’ chief administrators, as well as the president of Clackamas Community College, is convened by our CESD superintendent.
These collaborations have become even more critical since the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020. Over the past couple of years, many of our advisories have been communicating much more frequently to assess rapidly changing circumstances and develop plans of action. Throughout the pandemic, Clackamas ESD has been an important liaison for our regional districts to the Clackamas County Department of Public Health and several state agencies, ensuring key concerns regarding school operations are addressed.
Clackamas Education Service District News
One word, many lessons: Clackamas County educators explore morphology
A single word can contain an entire lesson. At a recent training at Clackamas Education Service District, educators began with photograph. They separated it into the Greek elements photo, meaning “light,” and graph, meaning “write or record.” Then the word expanded into a family: photographer, photography, and photographic. In a [...]
The places summer learning took us
Summer at Clackamas ESD was filled with discovery, connection, and plenty of fun. From learning in parks to science experiments, lemonade stands and workplace tours, students, families, and educators explored new skills, built confidence, and made meaningful connections all summer long. Big adventures for our youngest learners Our early intervention [...]
Heron Creek open house: Come see what’s taking flight at Heron Creek!
Heron Creek staff have been busy preparing the new Bolton Campus to welcome students for the 2026–27 school year. Now, we’re ready to welcome you! Join us for a community open house to tour the school, meet our teachers and administrators, and learn more about the Heron Creek Therapeutic Program. [...]
