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.
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Clackamas ESD News
Staff spotlight: Cari Cullen, EI/ECSE specialist
For Cari Cullen, early childhood education is about helping children find their voices, building strong foundations for their futures, and ensuring families have a village of support along the way. As an early intervention/early childhood special education (EI/ECSE) specialist, Cari supports young children with developmental needs while helping families navigate [...]
Beyond compliance: Supporting stronger outcomes for special education students
A well-written IEP can meet every requirement on paper. The bigger question is what happens next: Is the student receiving the right support? Are they making progress? That is at the heart of Clackamas ESD Regional Technical Assistance Provider Dan Sheppard’s work. Created in 2023–24 as part of a statewide [...]
Making digital spaces work for everyone
Curb cuts, ramps, and automatic doors help people with disabilities access our buildings. But what makes a PDF, online form, or video accessible to someone with a visual, hearing, cognitive, or motor disability? Access matters in digital spaces, too. “Digital accessibility is about removing barriers,” said Amy Mintonye Paul, Clackamas [...]
