This month's Perspectives Journal takes a historical look at the types, funding, and organization of educational service agencies (ESAs) nationwide.
At the time of this study, there were 43 of the 50 states with formally created ESAs all of which are marginally different in terms of how governance, funding, and services are offered. States mandate the existence of ESAs and their funding resources may come from the state institutions like public schools, tax levy authority, private revenue, state and federal grants, or foundations. Service options differ as well and how those services are determined can range from rich proactive data-driven processes to immediate reactions, to requests by the member districts.
It is written by Dr. Larianne Polk, Chief Administrator, Nebraska Educational Service Unit 7.
Dr. Polk noted her interest in compiling a historical case study of legislative activities specific to the Nebraska Educational Services Units (ESUs).
