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/ .
9 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.

Welcome to Rooms! Our new classroom communication tool to connect you with staff and get updates relevant to your student, on the web or on the North Ed mobile app. Rooms will be launching soon. Follow us to stay up to date on the latest Rooms news. Learn more.

about 11 hours ago, North Ed News
Welcome to Rooms on the Web or on the North Ed Mobile App. News, Events, Messages, Classes. Download the Northwest Education Services app from the IOS App Store or Android Play Store and enable notifications.
We’re seeking nominations for the 2026 Outstanding Educator Awards! Learn more about how to nominate the teacher, support staffer or administrator who’s making a difference in your school! https://rebrand.ly/2026oea
14 days ago, North Ed News
2026 Outstanding Educators. Nominate today. Deadline: Friday, April 10, 2026. Traverse Connect. Northwest Education Services. TBA Credit Union.
Help North Ed raise funds for Special Olympics of Michigan. Take the plunge with us on Saturday, March 21 at Short’s Brewing Co.’s Elk Rapids Pull Barn. To join our Plunge Team or donate, visit https://www.classy.org/team/788634
27 days ago, North Ed News
Join the North Ed Plunge Team
Take the plunge with North Ed to raise money for Special Olympics Michigan! Last year, our team raised over $4,000, and with your help, we can raise even more. To join our Plunge Team or donate, visit https://www.classy.org/team/788634
about 2 months ago, North Ed News
Help me raise funds for Special Olympics Michigan. Join the North Ed Plunge Team

All Northwest Education Services programs will be closed Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, due to inclement weather and hazardous road conditions. No in-person or virtual instruction will take place. This closure includes all North Ed Special Education and Career Tech programs.
For more information, including staff guidelines for snow days, please see our School Closings & Alerts webpage:
https://www.northwested.org/page/school-closings-alerts

3 months ago, North Ed News
North Ed instructional programs will be closed Monday, Dec. 22, through Friday, Jan. 2. Have a fun and restful winter break. We look forward to seeing everyone back in school on Jan. 5!
3 months ago, North Ed News
Graphic with a background of thin, snow covered trees, with a square green overlay. Centered text reads “Enjoy Winter Break” in large blue letters, with “Dec. 22 - Jan. 2” in a blue bar below. At the bottom, the Northwest Education Services logo appears.
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
3 months 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 months 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 months 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.
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!
4 months 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/

4 months ago, North Ed News
Like, follow, share North Ed Foundation on Facebook.

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.

4 months 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?”.

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.

4 months 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!

4 months 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.
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
5 months 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.

We are so proud to have our Assistant Superintendent of Special Education, Carol Greilick, and Great Start Collaborative Coordinator, Robin Hornkohl, honored in the Record-Eagle's 2025 Influential Women of Northern Michigan. Congratulations, and thank you for all you do to support the students and staff of North Ed and across the state of Michigan. Read the full article.

5 months ago, North Ed News
Image of the front page of the Record Eagle's October 2025 Influential Women of Northern Michigan
Join the Dean Transportation Hiring Event tomorrow, Tuesday, October 21, 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.! Drive a school bus or be a bus attendant. Paid training, flexible hours, school breaks off & make a difference! Apply now at DeanJobs.com or stop by Tuesday.
5 months ago, North Ed News
Hiring event for special needs routes supporting Northwest Education Services. Tuesday, October 21. 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 880 Parsons Rd in Traverse City. Dean Transportation. DeanJobs.com

In observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day, we extend our deepest respect to 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. Visit https://www.tadl.org/indigenous to find Indigenous stories and amplify Indigenous voices.

5 months ago, North Ed News
Honoring Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Land Acknowledgement, designed by Dominic Miller. We stand here on Turtle Island, our precious earth, this beautiful land of Michigan, cherished and maintained for generations by the Anishinaabe people. We wish to recognize those whose traditional land we are gathered upon and today as the land on which the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians have resided for thousands of years. To recognize the land is an expression of gratitude and appreciation to those whose territory you reside on, and a way of honoring Indigenous people who have been living and working on the land from time immemorial (existing since beyond the reach of memory). It is important to understand the long-standing history that has brought us to reside on the land, and seek to understand our place within that history. We give honor to the Anishinaabe people for their continual contributions to the land and society. Northwest Education Services.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with stories that ignite your kiddo’s curiosity and imagination. Explore the Traverse Area District Library’s curated collection of books for National Hispanic Heritage Month. https://catalog.tadl.org/main/view_list?list_id=67872&page=0&sort_by=pubdate.descending

5 months ago, North Ed News
CELEBREMOS EL MES DE LA HERENCIA HISPANA. CELEBRATE HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH. Northwest Education Services.