Special Services
Special Services Department
The Special Services Department of Olympic ESD 114 supports the districts in the Olympic ESD region by providing a variety of services, some of which include:
- Technical assistance on regulations, program development, and instructional practice for children with special needs ages 3 to 21.
- High-quality professional development and training geared to the specific needs of regional staff who serve special needs children.
- Olympic ESD serves as a liaison between the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) and school districts.
- Collaborates with other agencies that provide support services to special needs children.
- Networking opportunities are provided through regular meetings which include; Special Education Directors meetings, Early Childhood Special Education Coordinators meetings, Assistive Technology Interest Group (ATIG) meetings, and Transition Council meetings.Â
The ESD provides assistance to local districts with pre-planning for Consolidated Program Review and to districts that have completed their reviews.
2024 - 2025 LEA Regional Special Education Directors Meetings
Early Childhood Special Education Coordinators Meetings
Child Find
School districts in Kitsap, Clallam, and Jefferson County are looking to partner with the community to support children that have or are suspected of having diagnosed disabilities or are struggling to meet developmental milestones. Districts are also seeking to include migrant children and children that are experiencing homelessness.
If your family is living in a temporary situation, you may contact the district where you are currently staying for a screening.Â
Child Find programs are focused on identifying children 0-21 years old that may benefit from early intervention, special education services, or other educational accommodations.Â
Please scan the QR code with your phone to learn more and for contact information.Â
Special Programs
Northwater
Located in Poulsbo, WA, Northwater is an intensive day program for students in grades 3-10 whose IEP teams have determined require more intensive academic, behavioral, and social- emotional supports.
Students in the Northwater program will participate in a comprehensive curriculum based on state standards combined with evidenced-based instruction, engaging technology, and academic accommodations. Social skills instruction is integrated throughout the day and provided to teach appropriate interpersonal communication skills, self-discipline, and problem-solving skills. Our therapeutic program provides comprehensive mental health services to promote mental wellness for all students and identifies and addresses problems before they escalate or become chronic.
MASH
Moving All to Success & Health (MASH) is a support program developed by a collaborative of Educational Service Districts to provide training and coaching to school staff and families who are working with children with intensive behavioral needs.
MASH provides virtual access to wrap-around support services for their school district staff, students, and families. Each MASH team is led by a team of experts including a Behavior Specialist, Behavior Interventionist, Social Worker, and Case Manager. MASH teams focus on the success of each student at school, home and in everyday life.
Special Education Resources
State Needs Projects:
- Center for Change in Transition Services
- Special Education Technology Center
- Special Education Support Center
- eLearning for Educators
- Washington Sensory Disabilities Services
- Expanding Capacity for Special Education Leadership
- Open Doors for Multicultural Families
- PAVE
- WA State Governors Office of the Education Ombudsman
- Procedural Safeguards
- IRIS
- AT Lending Library
Please contact Jennifer Acuna to check out a device jacuna@oesd114.org
Professional Development Opportunities
For professional development opportunities with Special Services, please download a copy of our 2024-2025 calendar using the button below.Â
Contact Special Services
Jennifer Acuna
Executive Director, Special Services
360-478-6886
jacuna@oesd114.org
Laura Batcheller, M.Ed
Director of Special Services
208-899-5883
lbatcheller@oesd114.org
Lee Collyer, MSW
Director of Special Programs
253-514-2292
lcollyer@oesd114.org
Jennifer Mannon
Administrative Assistant
360 478 6850
jmannon@oesd114.org
Megumi Tsuwasaki
Administrative Assistant
mtsuwasaki@oesd114.org
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