School Association For Special

North DuPage Special Education Cooperative, based in Roselle, Ill., is recognized by the Illinois State Board of Education as a legal entity responsible for operating special education programs within its member districts. The organization is responsible for assisting the districts to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations in programming for students with disabilities, providing technical assistance to member districts and serving as an extension of each district by providing program options to students with severe or multiple disabilities. North DuPage Special Education Cooperative is a cooperative agreement of eight public school districts, six elementary and two high school districts within DuPage County in Illinois that serve a total student population of more than 11,000 students. It provides a complete range of services to students with special needs between the ages of three and 21 years.

The Southern Will County Cooperative For Special Education, also known as SOWIC, offers instructional programs for early childhood students and students with emotional disorders, mental retardation, communication disorders and autism. It administers more than 10 school districts that provide special education programs and services for over 2,240 students with disabilities. The cooperative also offers the districts with support personnel including administrators, psychologists, social workers, speech/language therapists, occupational and physical therapists, a behavior and learning consultant. Additionally, it provides itinerant services for students with vision, hearing and physical disabilities. The Southern Will County Cooperative For Special Education offers early intervention screening services for children between the ages of three and five. founded in 1969, the cooperative is located in Joliet, Ill.

The Northwest Suburban Special Education Organization (NSSEO) is a cooperative dedicated to serving students throughout the northwest suburbs of Illinois. By employing a person-centered approach, NSSEO designs programs that address a wide range of significant needs and provides vital support and services to both students and staff within its eight member districts. NSSEO's commitment extends to helping students achieve their career, college, and life ambitions through innovative educational practices and extensive resources. The organization facilitates professional learning and parent training initiatives, ensuring a collaborative environment that promotes growth and development for all involved. Generated from the website