Frequently Asked Questions

Founded in 1971, NCCE (Northwest Council for Computer Education) is a nonprofit organization with more than 50 years of experience supporting educators through technology‑rich professional learning. While rooted in the Pacific Northwest, NCCE collaborates nationally to strengthen teaching, leadership, and learning through innovation.

NCCE designs and delivers customized professional learning, system readiness support, and partnership services for education communities. We also host the annual NCCE Conference, a major Northwest EdTech event that brings educators together to explore innovation, instructional practice, and emerging technologies. Our work helps schools and organizations move from exploration to confident, sustainable implementation of digital tools and instructional practices.

We partner with:

• Educators and instructional teams
• School, district, and state leaders
• Education service agencies
• Education technology partners and funders
• Businesses and organizations

Our approach adapts to each partner’s goals, context, and capacity.

NCCE offers flexible professional learning experiences, including:

• Virtual, hybrid, and on‑site workshops
• Coaching and job‑embedded support
• Multi‑month cohort and leadership models

Focus areas include instructional technology, AI and emerging technologies, digital literacy, cybersecurity awareness, leadership readiness, and classroom practice.

NCCE prioritizes:

• Educator voice and expertise
• Real‑world classroom application
• Equity and responsible technology use
• Long‑term adoption—not just exposure

Our facilitators are practicing educators and leaders who understand the realities of schools and systems.

Yes. We help education systems plan, communicate about, and responsibly adopt digital tools—including leadership guidance, instructional use cases, and family‑facing resources.

Yes. NCCE works with organizations developing educational initiatives or products to support educator rollout, implementation, and validation—ensuring offerings align with educator workflows, accessibility needs, and responsible use.

NCCE supports thoughtful AI integration that strengthens learning while protecting privacy, equity, and human decision making. Our guidance emphasizes transparency, ethics, and continuous reflection. We partner with leaders such as Microsoft and Google to help educators implement AI in meaningful, responsible ways.

Yes. NCCE offers year‑round learning opportunities, including community learning events, regional gatherings, and national conferences—both live and on demand.

You can connect with NCCE to design professional learning, support large‑scale initiatives, explore partnerships, or participate in events. Visit our Services or Contact pages to begin.

NCCE helps educators build confidence with technology through practical, classroom‑ready professional learning designed by fellow educators. Our work focuses on what truly fits your students, your context, and your day‑to‑day reality.

What you’ll experience:

• Long term support of a plan to be systematically implemented
• Support you can use immediately
• Respect for professional judgment
• Flexible learning formats
• A focus on impact—not tools for tools’ sake

NCCE partners with businesses and organizations that care about employee education, workforce readiness, and responsible innovation. We help bridge the gap between your expertise and real educational impact by connecting you with experts to help train professionals to use digital software systems to increase productivity.

How we support business partners:

• Strategic collaboration opportunities aligned to workforce needs
• End users training to strengthen digital skills
• Thoughtful rollout and change management support
• Credible connection to industry leaders such as Microsoft and Google

NCCE serves as a trusted implementation and validation partner—connecting innovative ideas with educator reality. We help ensure your initiatives are positioned for meaningful adoption and long‑term success.

How we support partners:

• Educator‑informed design and rollout
• Implementation planning and readiness
• Accessibility and responsible use alignment
• Feedback loops grounded in practice

NCCE’s annual conference connects you with engaged educators, school and district leaders, and decision makers who are actively seeking practical solutions, trusted partners, and future ready ideas. Our events are designed to foster meaningful conversations—not just foot traffic.

• An educator first audience focused on real needs and implementation
• Thoughtfully curated sessions and communities of practice
• Opportunities for authentic conversations, not sales pitches
• Strong alignment to instructional impact, leadership, and system readiness

• Clear positioning and communication before, during, and after the event
• Opportunities to engage educators through sessions, demos, and shared learning
• Flexible sponsorship options aligned to brand goals and values
• A trusted conference community built over 50+ years