Ready to start a career you love and create a positive impact? Become a Teacher Assistant (TA)! Let North Ed support your journey by providing competitive wages, insurance packages, full tuition reimbursement and opportunities for career advancement. To learn more about the multiple TA positions available across various center-based programs, visit https://www.northwested.org/services/human-resources/employment-opportunities/ .
5 months ago, North Ed News
Image of male teacher assistant and young elementary students smiling with a blue overlay. Text graphic reads: “We’re Hiring! Teacher Assistants. Make a difference in a student’s life and start a career you love! Starting wage $19.51/hr, great insurance benefits, full tuition reimbursement, opportunities for career advancement. Join our talented team of educators… apply today! NorthwestEd.org/employment.” with the Northwest Education Services logo.
Today is International Day of People with Disability — a reminder that inclusion, understanding and empathy make our communities stronger. Dive into this list of children’s books that help students Pre-K through 6th grade learn about disability awareness and acceptance. https://www.loc.gov/nls/services-and-resources/informational-publications/twenty-books-that-promote-disability-awareness-for-children-pre-k-through-sixth-grade/

#MiLimitlessPotential #MichiganISDs #HereForAllMiStudents
1 day ago, North Ed News
Limitless Potential, The Power of Special Education. International Day of people with Disability. This is How We Talk, A Celebration of Disability and Connection. Illustrated by Kayla Harren, written by Jessica Slice and Caroline Cupp. Northwest Education Services
Today we celebrate Special Education Day and the incredible impact of Northwest Education Services’ special education team.
To our educators, therapists, support staff, families and most of all, our students—thank you for inspiring us, trusting us and reminding us every day of the limitless potential of Special Education.
We’re proud to help build classrooms, communities and opportunities where all students belong, grow and thrive.
3 days ago, North Ed News
Limitless Potential: The Power of Special Education. Special Education Day. #MiLimitlessPotential. Northwest Education Services. Proud to serve over 3,300 Special Education students in our region. Michigan’s Center for Educational Performance and Information, Disability Report for Northwest Education Services, All Districts, All Schools, All Grades, All Students (2024-25).
This Giving Tuesday, help students in our community reach their highest potential!
From scholarships and career preparation, to providing essentials like food, clothing, assistive technology and basic medical care, your gift to the North Ed Foundation makes a real difference for local students and families. Donate today and be part of their success! www.northedfoundation.org
4 days ago, North Ed News
North Ed Foundation graphic promoting Giving Tuesday with an image of a young student wearing a hat smiling on the playground with a slate blue overlay.

Today, on Native American Heritage Day, we honor the Anishinaabe people and acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional, ancestral and contemporary homelands of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians. Learn more about their ongoing legacy: https://www.gtbindians.org/

7 days ago, North Ed News
A graphic for Native American Heritage Day featuring a circular medicine wheel symbol and large text that reads “Honoring the Anishinaabek.” Additional text highlights the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians. The background shows a grayscale shoreline with waves and stones. The Northwest Education Services logo appears at the bottom center.
North Ed will be closed Thursday, Nov. 27, and Friday, Nov. 28. Enjoy your fall break! We look forward to seeing everyone back in school on Dec. 1!
8 days ago, North Ed News
Graphic with a background of overlapping autumn leaves in shades of yellow, orange, and red. Centered text reads “Enjoy Fall Break” in large blue letters, with “Nov. 27 – 28” in a blue bar below. At the bottom, the Northwest Education Services logo appears.

The North Ed Foundation is now on Facebook! Like and follow their page to stay up to date on Foundation news, student impact, and opportunities to give. https://www.facebook.com/NorthEdFoundation/

9 days ago, North Ed News
Like, follow, share North Ed Foundation on Facebook.

Exciting news! Our Neighborhood Network of Playgroups is growing, adding five new partners and even more free early childhood fun for families across the region. Come grow with us! Learn more.

10 days ago, North Ed News
A promotional graphic features a green-tinted photo of three young children playing outdoors. One child on the left wears a striped shirt, the child in the center has curly hair and wears denim overalls, and the child on the right holds a small cup. Large bold blue and green text at the top reads “NEW PLAYGROUP OPPORTUNITIES.” At the bottom, colorful illustrated houses and trees form a decorative border above the words “GRAND TRAVERSE REGION – Your Neighborhood Network of Playgroups.” To the right is a yellow star logo for the Great Start Collaborative & Family Coalition Traverse Bay.
Happy Flannel Friday from our students and staff who are looking rad in plaid! Windemuller is donating $5 to skilled trades programs for every person pictured in plaid each Friday in November. Be sure to wear your flannels again next Friday!
20 days ago, North Ed News
A large group of students and staff wearing flannel shirts gather inside a school lobby area. They are standing and kneeling in several rows in front of a colorful wall art installation. Above the group is a blue plaid banner with large white text that reads “FLANNEL FRIDAY.” A matching blue plaid footer contains the Northwest Education Services Career Tech logo.
A group of staff members wearing flannel shirts stand outdoors around a blue Northwest Education Services sign. They are smiling and posing on a grassy area with buildings and trees visible in the background under a clear sky
Three students stand together in a classroom space, all wearing different styles of flannel shirts. They are smiling in front of a bulletin board and classroom supplies.
Three students stand close together in front of a light-colored brick wall. They are all wearing flannel shirts and smiling, with one student’s arms around the others.
We're hiring a Graphic Arts Paraprofessional! Use your design skills to support North Ed Career Tech students in a hands-on learning environment. Join North Ed’s talented team of educators! Learn more about North Ed’s competitive benefits and apply today.
rebrand.ly/North-Ed-Employment #Hiring #GraphicArts #GraphicDesign #parapro #MichiganISDs #HereForAllMiStudents
22 days ago, North Ed News
Blue and white hiring announcement graphic for a “Graphic Arts Parapro” position at Northwest Education Services Career Tech. The image has a blue overlay showing a person working at a desk with a large monitor and a graphics tablet, editing images on a computer. At the top, white text on a dark blue banner reads, “We’re Hiring!” In the center, large white text says, “Graphic Arts Parapro.” On the right side is the “Ed Career Tech” logo for Northwest Education Services. The bottom section reads, “Join our talented team of educators… apply today!” followed by the website “NorthwestEd.org/employment.”

Flaunt your flannels to fundraise for Career Tech Education (CTE)! Each Friday in November, Windemuller will donate $5 to the fund for every person pictured in plaid.

Here's how it works:

  • Wear your plaid shirt every Friday in November

  • Take a photo of you and your crew wearing plaid

  • Email your photos to NorthEdNews@NorthwestEd.org

Total funds are shared among North Ed Career Tech and Northwestern Michigan College (Traverse City), West Michigan Construction Academy (Grand Rapids), and Greater Michigan Construction Academy (Midland). Join us as we raise funds to support skilled trade programs in our communities.

23 days ago, North Ed News
A promotional graphic for “Flannel Fridays” features a blue and green plaid background. Bold white and blue text at the top reads: “FLANNEL FRIDAYS – Every Friday in November.” Below, a white box contains the message: “Fundraiser for Career Tech Education. Windemuller will donate $5 to skilled trade programs for every person in plaid!” At the bottom are two logos: Windemuller on the left and North Ed Foundation on the right.

Thank you to Milwaukee Tool for partnering with our Engineering Academy at North Ed Career Tech. Your generous donation of tools will provide our students with essential, industry-standard equipment for hands-on learning and real-world project experience. We appreciate your investment and look forward to fostering future collaboration and student opportunities. Learn more about the Engineering Academy. https://www.northwested.org/o/ct/page/engineering-academy

24 days ago, North Ed News
A large group of high school students and their instructor pose together in a classroom or workshop, holding Milwaukee Tool products such as toolboxes and drills. The text above them reads “THANK YOU Milwaukee” in large letters, and below the photo it says, “FOR YOUR DONATION AND PARTNERSHIP WITH Ed Engineering Academy, Career Tech, Northwest Education Services.” The students are smiling, showing appreciation for the donation, and the background includes whiteboards, tables, and industrial equipment.
Two students stand side by side in front of a workshop area filled with Milwaukee Packout toolboxes. Both are wearing dress shirts and black pants—one with a red tie and the other with an open-collar black shirt. They are each holding a red Milwaukee cordless drill and smiling slightly. At the bottom of the image, there is a thank-you banner featuring the Milwaukee and Engineering Academy logos, along with the text “THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATION AND PARTNERSHIP WITH Ed Engineering Academy.”
A single student dressed in a black suit and red tie poses proudly while holding a Milwaukee cordless drill. Behind him are stacked red Milwaukee Packout toolboxes on metal shelves. The bottom of the image contains a white banner with the Milwaukee logo and Engineering Academy logo, and text reading “THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATION AND PARTNERSHIP WITH Ed Engineering Academy.” The setting appears to be an industrial workshop or classroom.

North Ed Career Tech is hiring a Health Sciences Paraprofessional! Use your industry knowledge and experience to prepare the next generation of health care workers. Join our team of talented educators! Learn more about North Ed’s competitive benefits and apply today. https://www.northwested.org/page/employment-opportunities

25 days ago, North Ed News
Blue and white hiring announcement graphic for a “Health Sciences Parapro” position at Northwest Education Services Career Tech. The image has a blue overlay showing a group of people in health care attire smiling and working together. At the top, white text on a dark blue banner reads, “We’re Hiring!” The main text in the center says, “Health Sciences Parapro” in large white letters. On the right side, there’s the “Ed Career Tech” logo for Northwest Education Services. Along the bottom, text reads, “Join our talented team of educators… apply today!” followed by the website “NorthwestEd.org/employment.”

North Ed Career Tech is hiring an Auto Repair Paraprofessional! Pass on your hard-learned automotive knowledge to the next generation of technicians. Join our team of talented educators! Learn more about North Ed’s competitive benefits and apply today.

27 days ago, North Ed News
Blue and white hiring announcement graphic for an “Auto Repair Parapro” position at Northwest Education Services Career Tech. The image features a blue-tinted photo of two people working on a car engine in the background. At the top, white text on a dark blue banner reads, “We’re Hiring!” The center of the image has large white text that says, “Auto Repair Parapro.” On the right side is the “Ed Career Tech” logo for Northwest Education Services. The bottom of the image has white text on a blue background that reads, “Join our talented team of educators… apply today!” followed by the website “NorthwestEd.org/employment.”

Yesterday, educators from across the region gathered for our annual Regional Staff Development Day, gaining new insight and tools for supporting students and improving outcomes. Thank you to our distinguished presenters, Dr. Shelley Moore, Dr. Dylan Wiliam, Dr. Lori Desautels and Dr. John Hattie.

30 days ago, North Ed News
Image of Dylan Wiliam presenting on Formative Assessment in the Traverse City Central High auditorium for Regional Staff Development Day.
Image of Dr. Shelley Moore presenting on Inclusive Education for All Students for in the Traverse City West Senior High auditorium for Regional Staff Development Day. The projection reads “What is inclusion?”.

Check out these creepy creatures created by our Creekside middle school students, facilitated by Ms. Wendy of Art Escapes!

about 1 month ago, North Ed News
Image of a blue paper mache creature, with small eyes on either side of its rectangular head and sharp, yellow teeth.
Image of a green paper mache creature, with floppy red antennae, small yellow eyes, red mouth, orange tongue, three yellow teeth, and orange hands.
Image of a red paper mache creature, with orange and black felt ears. An eye patch, one red hand, a blue hook in place of a hand, black nose, one red foot and one black foot.
Image of an orange creature with a purple mouth, floppy antenna, one orange hand, one green hand, one red eye, and one green eye, made with paper mache.
Image of a blue creature with red antenna, green limbs, and several red, indistinguishable facial features, made with paper mache.

Bridgeway students, staff and families celebrated Halloween by trick-or-treating—an experience that is not always accessible for people on the autism spectrum. Thank you to all of the homes in the neighborhood for participating and making this day extra special for our students and families.

about 1 month ago, North Ed News
Image of parent with blue hair posing and smiling between their two boys, dressed up as Ghost Busters while trick-or-treating.
Young student with short, curly hair, dressed as Merida from Brave receives candy from a woman wearing a bright orange sweater while trick-or-treating.
Image of the neighborhood while trick-or-treating. It is overcast, the ground is wet, with bright green, red and orange leaves in the trees and on the ground.
Adult with blue hair pushing a wagon with two small children dressed as pumpkins. There is also a small child in a skeleton costume, with two, partially in-frame adults.
Group of North Ed Bridgeway students, staff and families trick or treating in their costumes.
Image of a trick-or-treat script to help students. Script reads: Walk up to door. Ring doorbell. Wait for door to open. Say Trick or Treat. Wait for candy or take one from the bowl. Say thank you.

The North Ed Bridgeway staff hopes you had a fab-boo-lous Halloween!

about 1 month ago, North Ed News
Wall display near the entry of North Ed Bridgeway at Oak Park school. Display reads: Our School is Fab-boo-lous.
Two Bridgeway staff members posing in the hallway, dressed as black cats.
Bridgeway secretary Melissa, who is dressed like peanut butter, posing with principal Becky, who is dressed like jelly.

This school year, our North Ed Career Tech Health Sciences program is fundraising for @Undue Medical Debt, where every $10 donation relieves roughly $1,000 worth of debt for struggling Americans. On Halloween, Career Tech students and staff raised $1,200, creating an impact of $120,000 in medical debt relief! Watch the full story. To donate, visit http://unduemedicaldebt.org/campaign/healthsciencestudentshelping-67647/

about 1 month ago, North Ed News
Bring your Human Resources talent and passion for people to North Ed! We are seeking a Personnel Specialist to join our vital HR team, dedicated to helping our staff succeed so students can thrive. Apply today! https://rebrand.ly/North-Ed-Employment
about 1 month ago, North Ed News
Text reads: We’re Hiring! Personnel Specialist. Join our talented team of educators… apply today! NorthwestEd.org/employment. Northwest Education Services. Image Description: Black woman with curly hair, wearing a white blouse, smiling, shaking the hand of a white man in a suit.