Bi-County Special Education

Bi-County Special Education Cooperative, established on July 1, 1969, operates to provide essential special education services to member school districts in compliance with Illinois School Code mandates. With an emphasis on both high and low incidence special education programs, the cooperative adapts its services to meet the diverse needs of local students and educational institutions. Over the years, the cooperative has expanded significantly, growing from 35 staff members in its inaugural year to 91 by the 1976-1977 school year, facilitated by increased financial support. The organization's structure integrates superintendents from member districts to enhance the management and delivery of educational services effectively. Generated from the website

Opened in 1976, Neil Armstrong Elementary School has an enrollment of more than 250 students. Its core curriculum includes math, science, social studies and language arts. The school maintains a library that offers books, research projects and online database. It also provides a summer reading program and is located in Eldridge, Iowa. Neil Armstrong Elementary School additionally maintains a parent-teacher association and women s club. It is a part of the North Scott Community School District, which manages more than five academic institutions and serves over 3,000 children.

Bowlesburg Elementary School is a K-4 school based in Silvis, Ill. which currently houses 320 students. The school has highly qualified specialists in the areas of reading, kindergarten literacy, reading excellence partner, special education, bilingual education, music, physical education and library. In 2006, the school was awarded the Academic Improvement Award from the state. Bowlesburg Elementary School is a part of East Moline District #37, which also operates other schools including Glenview Middle School, Hillcrest Elementary School, Ridgewood Elementary School and Wells Elementary School.