Northwest Regional Learning Center

The Northwest Regional Learning Center (NRLC) serves high school students, most of whom are disenfranchised or court-involved. The program offers students small class sizes, a high teacher-to-student ratio, individualized attention and programming, and an alternate environment to the traditional high school campus. Students have the opportunity to work on earning credits for their high school diplomas (through their resident districts); prepare for the GED; explore aptitude and interests and develop a post-school plan; and improve academic, functional, and behavioral skills for a successful transition back to their home schools or into the community. Students also have the opportunity to earn their CPR, AED and first aid certification and to obtain their food handler’s permit, as well as receive instruction and guidance on the preparation of work-related documents and interview skills.

Referral Form

Program Administrator:
Shonta Paul
Phone: 360-474-8116
Fax: 360-435-1697

Monday-Friday student drop-off: 7:50 a.m.

Regular school day: 7:50 a.m. to 2:05 p.m., Monday-Thursday
Early Release Day: 7:50 a.m. to 11:35 a.m., Friday

Northwest Regional Learning Center Student Holiday/Break Calendar 2026-27

Inclement Weather Day | March 15, 2027

Participating School Districts

Anacortes, Arlington, Concrete, Edmonds, Everett, La Conner, Lake Stevens, Lakewood, Marysville, Mount Vernon, Mukilteo, Sedro-Woolley, Snohomish, and Stanwood-Camano.

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.