Discovery Programs

The Discovery programs serve elementary, middle, and high school students experiencing significant social, emotional, and behavioral difficulties. The goal is to have students develop sufficient internal discipline so that little external reinforcement is required. In addition to the behavior management system, social and emotional goals are taught daily. Specific instruction enables students to learn problem-solving, decision-making, and social skills. In addition, there is a strong emphasis upon the academic instruction that is individually determined.

Snohomish
Whatcom

Snohomish

Snohomish Discovery

Program Administrator:
Shonta Paul
Phone: 360-474-0524
Fax: 360-435-1697

District Referral Form*

*Please note: District Referral Forms are to be filled out by a District Representative only, parents please contact your District Special Education Director

Snohomish Discovery Student Holiday/Break Calendar 2026-27

Regular school day: 7:50 a.m. to 2:05 p.m.
Early Release Day: 7:50 a.m. to 11:35 a.m.

Inclement Weather Day | March 15, 2027

2026-27 Participating School Districts

Anacortes, Arlington, Edmonds, Everett, Lake Stevens, Lakewood, Marysville, Mount Vernon, Snohomish, South Whidbey, Stanwood-Camano, and Sultan.

Whatcom

Whatcom Discovery

Program Administrator:
Donny Fraser
Phone: 360-384-2222
Fax: 360-384-2223

Please contact Whatcom Discovery for a current Whatcom Discovery Program Calendar.

District Referral Form*

*Please note: District Referral Forms are to be filled out by a District Representative only, parents please contact your District Special Education Director

Whatcom Discovery Student Holiday/Break Calendar 2026-27

Regular school day: 7:54 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Early Release Day: 7:54 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Participating School Districts

Anacortes, Bellingham, Blaine, Burlington-Edison, Ferndale, Lynden, Meridian, Mount Baker, Mount Vernon, Nooksack Valley, and Sedro-Woolley.

Report Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying

The NWESD is committed to a safe and civil educational environment for all students, employees, parents/legal guardians, volunteers and patrons, that is free from harassment, intimidation or bullying. Any student who believes he/she has been the target of harassment, intimidation or bullying may report incidents verbally or in writing to Jodie DesBiens, Executive Director of Student Services & District Safety at the NWESD. Any student who believes he/she has been the target of unresolved discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying may report incidents verbally or in writing to Marie Holloman, Director of Human Resources (also acting as the Section 504, Title IX, and Civil Rights Officer) at the NWESD.

For general questions please contact David Forsythe, Deputy Superintendent of Student and Instructional Services at the NWESD.

Sexual Harassment of Students Prohibited

Policy 3205
Procedure 3205-P

Notification Form

Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying Prohibited

Policy 3207
Procedure 3207-P

Notification Form

Non-Discrimination Policy

The NWESD shall provide equal employment opportunity and treatment for all applicants and staff in recruitment, hiring, retention, assignment, transfer, promotion, and training. Such equal employment opportunity shall be provided without discrimination with respect to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Domestic partners registered with the state of Washington will be offered the same rights/benefits as spouses to the extent that treatment is not in conflict with state or federal law. The following employee has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Marie Holloman, Compliance Officer, 1601 R Avenue, Anacortes, WA 98221, 360-299-4021.

Snohomish

Whatcom