Kentucky Special Education Cooperatives

Kentucky Special Education Cooperative Network

Last Updated on Friday, September 30, 2011 at 5:01 AM

"All Kids, All Successful, All the Time"

The Kentucky Special Education Cooperative Network consists of eleven (11) Special Education Cooperatives located across the state. All 176 local school districts, and the Kentucky Schools for the Blind and Deaf are members of a special education cooperative. Funding is provided using federal dollars awarded to Kentucky under Part B, Section 611, of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Amendments of 1997. The Special Education Cooperative Network is intended to assist local school districts in meeting the needs of its member districts. Services range from technical assistance, trainings, professional development, specialized services, research, and other needs identified by member districts and the Kentucky Department of Education.

Vision Statement:
We provide effective leadership that facilitates the educational success of students.

Mission Statement:
Kentucky's Special Education Cooperatives will enhance the educational opportunities and outcomes of students by providing effective leadership and delivering specialized services in partnership with the Kentucky Department of Education, local school districts, institutes of higher education, and other service providers.

Contact Information:
Susan Clifton, Director

West Kentucky Special Education Cooperative

420 Wells Hall

Murray State University

Murray, KY 42071
(270) 809-6980

Fax (270) 809-2485

Special Education Cooperatives

Big East Educational Cooperative

Jill Griffiths, Director

904 West Rose Road

Ashland, KY 41102

Phone (606) 929-2209