Our K-12 special education department includes school programs, direct services to students in our four-county region, and consultation and training for their educators.

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Social Emotional Learning Schools

Northwest Regional Education Service District operates four specialized school programs for K-12 students dealing with significant emotional and behavioral learning needs.

Student placements in these programs are recommended by local school districts or county mental health programs. All of the students served are eligible for special education services and have active individualized education plans (IEPs).

Special Student Services

Our Special Student Services program collaborates with the 20 school districts our education service district serves. We provide a number of specialized services to students in Clatsop, Columbia, Tillamook and Washington counties. Our services ensure eligible students with disabilities receive a free and appropriate public education.

These services include:

• Augmentative and Alternative Communication and Assistive Technology
• Autism Spectrum Disorder Services
• Blind Visually Impaired Student Services
• Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services and Audiology
• Nursing Services
• Occupational Therapy Services
• Physical Therapy Services
• Regional Equipment Center Services
• School Psychology Services
• Speech-Language Pathology Services
• Traumatic Brain Injury Services