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About WESD

Willamette Education Service District (WESD) is a multi-faceted agency with a workforce of over 450 highly skilled and caring professionals. Our agency is a student-centered organization serving 21 Oregon school districts with a student population of over 99,000 students (K-12).  

WESD provides approximately 61 services related to Early Learning, Special Education, Technology, School Improvement, and Administrative Services that school districts may purchase from our agency. We also administer numerous grants and contracts to support education in our region and across the state.

Vision Statement:

WESD imagines a future in which communities thrive with a strong sense of belonging, supported by meaningful services and strengthened through dynamic partnerships rooted in opportunity for all.

Mission Statement:

To ignite innovation, elevate learning, and transform education by working together to remove barriers and expand opportunities to empower every learner with the skills and confidence to thrive.

Department Overview

Business Services

Business Services is responsible for all the financial and business operations of WESD.

“We prioritize accuracy, efficiency, and transparency in a supportive environment.”

Communications

The Communications Department supports the work of all departments at the Willamette ESD, regional school districts, and partners throughout the state.

"Communications is building the most capable and helpful school communications team in the state!"

Organizational Culture and Development Department

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The Organizational Culture and Development Department (OCADD) provides services in five key areas: consultation, leadership development, coaching, group facilitation, and professional development.

“Our work includes designing and delivering presentations, workshops, and training in collaboration with internal and external partners. We are particularly focused on co-creating inclusive organizational cultures, grounded in research that highlights the critical role of belonging.”

Human Resources

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Human Resources is committed to recruiting, onboarding, and retaining exceptional employees.

“Collaboration for success with quality as our standard.”

Special Education

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The Special Education Department provides a robust array of specialized services that are impactful for students and families.

“Accessibility and achievement through instructional excellence and partnerships.”

Superintendent

The leadership at WESD has played an instrumental part in shifting the overall agency into a student-centered organization with a focus on the districts that are served.

The Center

Early Learning

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Early Learning is the largest department at WESD and serves children from birth to five years old through Early Intervention, Early Childhood Special Education, and Preschool Promise. 

"Your family sets the direction for your child’s future, and we are here to support your forward momentum!"

 

Facilites

The Facilities team keeps us safe and ensures operations are running smoothly.

“We provide facilities that support a professional service and learning environment.”

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School Improvement Services

School Improvement Services Department provides a variety of services that focus on improving teaching and learning in our region.

“We serve, support, innovate and lead to ensure all students achieve.”

Technology Services

The Technology team provides behind-the-scenes support to every department and district.

“Supporting our customers' success with timely and accurate solutions.”