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.
2025 - 2026 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
Transition Services
OESD 114 provides Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) for eligible students in our service area. Students aged 14-21 who have an IEP, 504 plan, or documented disability are eligible to participate in Pre-ETS, which provides support with:
- Job Exploration: Students can learn about the world of work and explore their interests and future goals.
- Work-Based Learning: Students can gain exposure and experience through job shadows, interviews, site tours, and more.
- Workplace Readiness: Students can learn skills needed for the workplace such as soft skills and financial literacy.
- Self-advocacy: Students can learn rights and responsibilities and develop skills to flourish in work and everyday life.
- Post-Secondary Counseling: Students can gain knowledge of postsecondary programs and transition services available to them.
For more information please contact:
Kody Brynestad, M.Ed
Transition Specialist
Special Services Department
(360) 900-6228
kbrynestad@oesd114.org
About
The OESD 114 School Nurse Corps (SNC) program assures School Nurse access to small / remote school districts in our region. Counties served are Kitsap, Jefferson, Clallam and North Mason. Â We act as a link between OSPI, other State / local agencies and County Health Departments. SNC services include:
- Assisting districts in finding school nurse staff as needed. If money available, provide funding to or supplement existing nursing services.
- RN direct health care services including health plan creation, medication/treatment delegation training to unlicensed staff and other health interventions as needed. This includes ongoing oversight and evaluation of service delivery.
- Health related technical support to school staff and administrators
- Parent and student engagement regarding health conditions being managed at school
There is a dedicated SNC administrator at OESD 114 that provides technical support to all school districts and school nurses regardless of size. Training opportunities are shared or offered to school nurses through OESD 114.
Mission
The School Nurse Corps, in partnership with schools, families and communities, will help students to achieve academic success by improving school health services and health outcomes.
Vision
The School Nurse Corps assists in the pursuit of student academic success by supporting and expanding public school districts’ capacity to provide a safe and healthy learning environment and optimal health for each student.
Objectives
- Students in all public school districts have access to basic Registered Nurse (R.N.) services.
- All students in Class II districts identified with potentially life threatening and/or chronic health conditions have emergency care plans/individual health plans (ECPs/IHPS) developed and implemented with staff training and supervision by an R.N.
- All students in Class II districts receive medication and/or medical treatment in compliance with current laws and accepted standards and with staff training and supervision provided by an R.N.
- All Class II districts provide mandated screening programs and comply with immunization laws.
- School districts have policies and procedures for school health services based on current laws and accepted standards.
- All districts have access to consultation, education, and resources regarding school health services.
Identify and collect data to evaluate the impact of nursing interventions on student education and health outcomes.
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
360-782-5079
jmannon@oesd114.org
Megumi Tsuwasaki
Administrative Assistant
mtsuwasaki@oesd114.org
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