What Douglas Education Service District does

Douglas Education Service District (Douglas ESD) is an Oregon public education service district headquartered in Roseburg, serving 13 component school districts across Douglas County with extended services into Jackson, Klamath, and Lake Counties. Governed by a seven-member elected Board of Directors and accountable to the Oregon State Board of Education, it operates as a shared-services backbone for K-12 districts that individually could not afford specialized staff, technology infrastructure, or compliance capacity.

The organization delivers more than 50 programs across three divisions: District Support Services (behavioral health, technology, special education, speech-language pathology serving 1,200+ students annually, nursing, business services, print services, communications, HR, school safety, and inter-district transfers); Early Learning Birth-5 (Early Intervention ages birth-3, Early Childhood Special Education ages 3-5, Preschool Promise, parenting resources); and Educational Services K-12+ (youth development, professional learning, Perkins CTE). Its in-house Electronic Information & Design (EID) team builds proprietary web portals for student services, coordinated preschool enrollment, closed-loop community referrals, inter-district transfers, and HIPAA/FERPA-compliant multi-year data dashboards, with single sign-on and language translation across 100+ languages. Connectivity is delivered to 60+ sites under a single cost-saving contract covering 16,000+ devices.

Douglas ESD is funded through a combination of state and federal allocations (including IDEA for EI/ECSE), contracted Local Service Plans with component districts, Medicaid billing for eligible students, intergovernmental contracts, and Print Services revenue from local government and nonprofit clients. It partners with ESS and Edustaff to manage substitute staffing, with the YMCA of Douglas County for the Partner Sports Camp, and with the South Central Early Learning Hub, Care Connections & Education, and Biz4Kids to coordinate early childhood services across the region. With more than 300 full- and part-time professionals, the agency functions as a publicly funded operating consolidator for southern Oregon K-12 and early learning rather than a venture-backed technology vendor.

Name

Douglas Education Service District

Legal name

Douglas Education Service District

Website

https://douglasesd.k12.or.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Douglas ESD is an Oregon public education service district that delivers shared special education, technology, behavioral health, early learning, and business services to 13 component school districts across Douglas County and extended sites in three neighboring counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Educational Support Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (61), Educational Support Services (61171), Administration of Education Programs (923110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Regional Education Service Agencies (ESAs/BOCES/Intermediate Units) (EDADABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Early Childhood Development (ECD) & Pre-Primary Education (BPADAKAB), Head Start & Public Pre-K Programs (EDACABAK), District Student Services Administration (Special Ed, Counseling, Health) (EDADABAJ), Credit Recovery & Alternative Adult High School (EDAAABAC)

Keywords

• Educational support services
• Special education services
• Early childhood education
• School district administration
• K-12 support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Roseburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Contracted District Services: Districts contract for services such as payroll, accounts payable/receivable, grant management, fiscal oversight, budget preparation, reporting, strategic planning and business manager staffing. Business Services serves six districts under flexible contracts.
2. State and Federal Funding: Funded by Oregon Department of Education with state and federal dollars, including IDEA funding for Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education programs. EI/ECSE program is among 32 county programs in Oregon.
3. Free Services to Eligible Families: All educational services are FREE to eligible children, families, and caregivers. Early intervention and ECSE services are provided at no cost. Medicaid billing provides additional funding for eligible students with parent consent.
4. Print Services: Printing and finishing solutions offered to school districts, nonprofit and government agencies, and businesses in Douglas County. Services include copies, business cards, postcards, brochures, NCR forms, posters, banners, stickers, signs, apparel and promotional items.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Douglas ESD provides contracted, regionally shared educational support services to 13 component school districts across Douglas County (with extensions to Jackson, Klamath, and Lake Counties), spanning behavioral health, special education, speech-language, nursing, business services, technology infrastructure, communications, school safety, human resources, and print services. It also operates regional Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education (EI/ECSE) programs for children birth through age five at no cost to families, plus K-12+ educational services including professional learning, youth development, and CTE.

Product overview

Douglas Education Service District is an Oregon educational service agency serving 13 school districts across Douglas County, with extended services to Jackson, Klamath, and Lake Counties. The organization operates as a multi-service educational support entity rather than a single product. Its offerings are organized into three main divisions: District Support Services (including behavioral health, technology, special education, speech services, nursing, business services, print services, communications, HR support, and school safety), Early Learning: Birth-5 (covering early intervention, early childhood special education, parenting resources, and preschool programs), and Educational Services K-12+ (including youth development, professional learning, and career technical education). Key programs include the SEECS autism and TBI evaluation program, Flight Team crisis response, Partner Sports Camp, Horizons transitional program, Mt. Nebo juvenile detention education, and Regional Transition Network. Services are delivered through contracted specialists, internal departments like Electronic Information & Design (EID) for data management, and partnerships with organizations like the YMCA, ESS, and EDUStaff for substitute services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• District Support Services Contracted suite of educational, operational, and technology support services delivered to 13 component K-12 school districts across Douglas County with extensions to Jackson, Klamath, and Lake Counties. Districts co-design service packages annually through the Local Service Plan process.
• Behavioral Health Services Mental and behavioral health resources for K-12 students including skills trainers, behavioral health instructional assistants, crisis response flight team, school safety and prevention specialist, and consultancy services for component districts.
• Technology Services IT support for school districts including network design, installation and maintenance, video security, cybersecurity, Voice over IP phone systems, and internet connectivity serving over 60 sites under a single cost-saving contract covering 16,000+ devices.
• Special Education Services Expert administrative guidance, specialized evaluations, autism support, and compliance assistance for K-12 students up to age 21, including the SEECS program specializing in autism spectrum disorders and traumatic brain injury.
• Speech Services Speech-language pathology services addressing speech sound difficulties, language delays, cognitive-communication challenges, stuttering, and voice issues for over 1,200 students annually as specified on their Individualized Education Plans.
• Nursing Services Onsite medical care, health education, and care coordination provided by registered nurses serving school districts across Douglas County.
• Business Services Fiscal support including payroll, accounts payable/receivable, grant management, fiscal oversight, budget preparation, reporting, strategic planning, and business manager staffing for school districts.
• Print Services Comprehensive printing and finishing solutions including copies, business cards, brochures, NCR forms, banners, stickers, signs, apparel, graphic design support, and bindery services offered to school districts, nonprofit and government agencies, and businesses in Douglas County.
• Electronic Information & Design (EID) Database creation and management, webforms, submission portals, multi-year data systems, grant tracking, budget management, Excel reporting, Adobe PDF form development, and language translation across 100+ languages.
• Communications Services Communication strategy development, crisis communication, press releases, publications, social media management, video and photography, and bond support for component districts.
• School Safety & Prevention Services Crisis response, suicide prevention, equity-based training, anti-bullying strategies, behavioral safety assessments, and Flight Team dispatch support for schools following tragedies.
• Human Resources Support HR operations including leaves processing, OFLA/FMLA compliance, Workers' Compensation, contract management, collective bargaining, employee leave, unemployment claims, investigations, staff training, and professional licensure support.
• Inter-District Transfer System Online system managed by EID allowing parents and guardians to submit transfer requests between local school districts, with automatic routing to both home/resident and requested districts for approval.
• Early Learning: Birth-5 Early childhood education division fostering growth and development from birth through age five, including early intervention, early childhood special education, parenting support, and preschool programs serving Douglas, Jackson, Klamath and Lake counties.
• Early Intervention (EI): Ages Birth-3 Free family-centered services for children from birth to age three experiencing developmental delays or disabilities, using a coaching model approach with a multidisciplinary team including therapists and service coordinators across Douglas County.
• Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE): Ages 3-5 Free services for children ages 3-5 with developmental delays or disabilities, preparing them for preschool and kindergarten through therapy classrooms, speech groups, and individual services.
• Preschool Promise Program Publicly funded free preschool program for families with incomes at or below 200% of Federal Poverty Level, with coordinated enrollment managed through the South Central Early Learning Hub Preschool Promise Coordinated Enrollment Platform.
• Take Root Parenting Parenting resource program with locations in Douglas County, Klamath County, and Lake County providing parent education and support for families and caregivers.
• South Central Early Learning Hub Regional hub coordinating early learning systems and resources across southern Oregon counties, including coordinated Preschool Promise enrollment.
• Care Connections & Education Resource program for childcare providers serving Douglas, Klamath & Lake Counties that builds connections to quality child care through professional development, career pathways exploration, and family connections.
• Partner Sports Camp Free two-week summer program pairing students with special needs (ages 8-21) with youth volunteers for sports, hiking, fishing, crafts, and campfire activities, offered through collaboration with the YMCA of Douglas County.
• Regional Transition Network Technical assistance and support for school districts serving students with disabilities of transition age in Coos, Curry, and Douglas counties through training, program reviews, and agency partnerships.
• Horizons Program Short-term transitional educational program for students under Department of Human Services care in Behavior Rehabilitation Services-certified foster care, preparing them for return to resident school with academics, credit recovery, and social-emotional skill development.
• Mt. Nebo Juvenile Detention Education Education program at Douglas County Juvenile Detention Center providing GED preparation, credit recovery, CTE, and career readiness with transition specialist support for reentry, in collaboration with Douglas County Juvenile Department and Roseburg School District.
• Flight Team (Crisis Response) Crisis support team dispatched to schools and districts following tragedies, providing mental health personnel to support students, teachers, and administrators in processing events.
• Youth Development Programs Services including Youth Reengagement Mentors, youth activities, and Work-Based Learning programs with Education Combines for K-12+ students, supporting reengagement and career-connected learning.
• Douglas REN Regional educational network providing professional development, instructional coaching, mentoring, and educator supports for school districts.
• Digital Curriculum Services Streaming media delivery to school personnel and students to enhance instruction through access to digital curriculum libraries, available to all component districts.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving 13 school districts across Douglas County with 48 schools
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature6 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• YMCA of Douglas CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration to deliver Partner Sports Camp, a FREE two-week summer program where campers with special needs (ages 8-21) are paired with youth volunteers. The camp is held at the YMCA located at 1151 N.W. Stewart Parkway, Roseburg.
• ESScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorESS manages substitute services for Camas Valley, Days Creek, Elkton, Glendale, North Douglas, Riddle, Yoncalla, and Douglas ESD sites (in Douglas and Jackson Counties). ESS also manages classified substitutes for Douglas ESD, Days Creek and Yoncalla.
• EdustaffcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEdustaff manages substitute services for Glide, Oakland, Roseburg, South Umpqua, Sutherlin, and Winston Dillard for licensed teacher substitutes.
• South Coast ESDminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSouth Coast ESD provides support to Reedsport School District, located on the coast. This represents a coordination between ESDs for district support.
• Business Champions for Kids (Biz4Kids)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerEncourages and recognizes local employers who adopt family friendly practices that support early childhood development. Reaches out to all employers to educate and provide resources on family friendly practices that benefit families and businesses.
• Care Connections & EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerServes Douglas, Klamath & Lake Counties as a resource to increase and build connections to quality childcare. Empowers child care providers through educational opportunities, career pathways exploration, and connection with families needing care.
• South Central Early Learning HubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional hub coordinating early learning services across the region. Douglas ESD works with SCELH to improve and connect early learning systems.
• Take Root ParentingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent education and support program with locations in Douglas County, Klamath County, and Lake County. Provides resources for parents and caregivers.
• Oregon Department of Education (ODE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDouglas ESD holds the contract for Regional Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education (EI/ECSE) programs in Oregon's Region 3. Funded by ODE with state and federal dollars under IDEA.
• Oregon Health AuthorityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides training opportunities related to health, wellness, and benefits education for staff.
• Department of Human Services (DHS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for Horizons program serving students under DHS care in Behavior Rehabilitation Services (BRS)-certified foster care. Also collaborates with Douglas County Juvenile Department and Roseburg School District.
• Teachers Standards Practice Commission (TSPC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOregon state agency that issues teaching licenses. Douglas ESD assists aspiring educators through the teaching licensure process and substitute licensing.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Frontline Education: Vendor whose substitute-management and HR platforms are used by Douglas ESD districts (via ESS and Edustaff integrations). Comparable as a technology ecosystem participant supporting ESD operations rather than a direct service competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Education Service Center Region 13: Texas Education Service Center providing shared services to school districts including special education, technology, and professional development. Comparable as a larger state-level regional education service entity, though Texas ESCs operate under a different statutory framework.
• Region 4 Education Service Center: Large Texas ESC serving the Houston region with a broad catalog of district support services, professional development, and technology offerings. Comparable to Douglas ESD in service breadth but materially larger in scale.

Direct peers

• Rogue Valley Education Service District: Oregon ESD serving Jackson and Josephine Counties with shared special education, technology, and administrative services. Direct peer in mandate, geography proximity, and service portfolio.
• Multnomah Education Service District: Oregon ESD serving the Portland metro region with a similar suite of district support, special education, and early learning services. Comparable as a peer ESD with overlapping service categories.
• South Coast Education Service District: Adjacent Oregon ESD that already coordinates with Douglas ESD to support Reedsport School District. Comparable in scale, rural district composition, and EI/ECSE program delivery.
• Linn Benton Lincoln Education Service District: Another of Oregon's 19 Education Service Districts providing shared special education, technology, and administrative services to component school districts. Directly comparable in statutory mandate, service portfolio, and customer base structure.
• South Central Early Learning Hub: Regional hub already partnering with Douglas ESD to coordinate early learning services across southern Oregon counties. Directly comparable in early-childhood system coordination role.

Regional players

• Sullivan County BOCES: New York Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) is the closest U.S. structural analog to Oregon ESDs, providing shared services to component districts. Comparable in shared-services model and statutory role.
• Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit 21: Pennsylvania Intermediate Unit providing special education, technology, and professional development to constituent districts. Operationally analogous to an Oregon ESD but serving a different geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@DouglasESDComms
• Facebookfacebook.com/DouglasESD
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/douglas-education-service-district
• Xx.com/Douglas_ESD_

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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