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School Psychologist

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School Psychologist
**$5,000 signing bonus provided**

Position Location: Chisago Lakes School District serving students at Primary Elementary School (EC-grade 1)

Position Purpose  
School psychologists provide direct and/or indirect support and interventions to students, consult with teachers, families, and other school-employed mental health professionals (i.e., school counselors, school social workers) to improve support strategies, work with school administrators to improve school-wide practices and policies, and collaborate with community providers to coordinate needed services. Through their work, school psychologists help SCRED member districts and buildings successfully implement a multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) framework in order to: improve academic achievement, promote positive behavior and mental health, support diverse learners, create safe, positive school climates, strengthen family-school partnerships, improve school-wide assessment and accountability, and monitor individual student progress in academics and behavior.

Essential Duties

  • MTSS Implementation
    • Promote and assist in effective and efficient school-wide implementation of an MTSS framework for both academics and social emotional learning, in partnership with building administrators and teams
    • Facilitate the problem-solving team (PST) in each building, ensuring that each PST is:
      • using standard data for decision making
      • defining problems in observable and measurable terms
      • collecting sufficient information for intervention planning
      • developing detailed intervention plans
      • evaluating integrity of implementation
      • supporting classroom teachers or interventionists in data collection activities
      • graphing intervention effectiveness
    • Participate in various data team meetings within each building
    • Provide consultation to parents and/or teachers regarding social emotional learning and/or academic difficulties, utilizing the SCRED 5-step problem-solving model: Problem Identification, Problem Analysis, Plan Development, Plan Implementation, and Plan Evaluation
    • Assist in conducting needs assessments to support various resource allocation and/or programming decisions
  • Special Education Leadership
    • Facilitate Student Support Team (SST) meetings
    • Attend special education department meetings
    • Serve as a liaison between SCRED and its member districts, in promotion of a positive, collaborative culture
    • Provide consultation on special education due process to staff and parents
    • Assist in the improvement of special education services (e.g., program evaluation, evaluation/service process, resource allocation, transitions), under the direction of SCRED Administration and the principal
    • Facilitate the child find process by assisting in responding to referrals for initial special education evaluations for students suspected of having disabilities
    • Assist in coordinating the reevaluation process for students receiving special education and related services
    • Administer and interpret intellectual ability tests, social behavior assessments, and adaptive assessments as part of comprehensive evaluations for current and potential special education students when necessary
    • Assist in the planning process for the provision of Extended School Year (ESY) services in building(s)/district of assignment
    • Assist with facilitating transition planning, including attending IEP meetings (as needed) for children moving from ECSE programs to kindergarten, elementary to secondary, or between buildings and programs
    • Support special education staff in reviewing progress monitoring data on IEP goals and designing appropriate interventions
    • Assist with state compliance review activities, including the implementation of any resulting corrective action plans
    • Serve as an active member of the SCRED Implementation Team (I-Team)
    • Plan and implement professional learning opportunities at SCRED and building(s)/district of assignment
  • Academic Assessment and Services
    • Support building-wide academic screening processes
    • Complete diagnostic assessments in reading, math and written expression, as deemed appropriate by the Problem Solving Team or Student Support Team
    • Develop, implement and monitor the fidelity of academic interventions, as requested
    • Assist in ensuring compliance with child find requirements related to the implementation of Scientific Research-Based Interventions
  • Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Assessment and Services
    • Provide direct SEL services to individuals, small groups, classrooms or school-wide, as requested
    • Provide direct counseling services to individuals or groups, as requested
    • Complete mental health screenings and assist students,  families, and school staff in determining appropriate mental health supports, both internally and through outside agencies
    • Complete function-based behavior assessments (FBAs), when deemed appropriate by the Problem Solving Team or Student Support Team
    • Assist in the development of Behavior Support Plans (BSPs), in collaboration with special education staff to write Behavior Support Plans, and track BSPs data with integrity checks
    • Gather and organize data to assist teams in making manifestation determination, when needed
    • Provide behavior consultation services to general education and special education staff
  • Crisis Response Services
    • Facilitate crisis response procedures and participate in the school’s crisis team at the discretion of the building principal
    • Provide consultation in crisis prevention and response
    • Complete student risk assessments when necessary
    • Assist in completing student threat assessment activities when necessary
    • Provide an immediate response to students, families, and school staff in crisis situations and determine when a referral to an outside agency is needed
  • Other Duties
    • Perform other duties as assigned

English Language Teacher

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English Language Teacher

**$5,000 signing bonus provided**

Position Purpose:
The English Language (EL) Teacher position identifies, screens, and assesses English Learners (ELs) to determine initial placement as well as ongoing learning needs. This position coordinates service delivery within a continuum of support and provides school staff with consultation and collaboration to better serve the unique needs of ELs. The EL Teacher communicates with parents, arranges for interpretation and translation services, and advocates for ELs. The ultimate goal of the EL service is to increase ELs success in their mainstream classrooms.

Essential Duties:

  • Identification, Screening, and Evaluation
    • Coordinate with district registrars to identify potential ELs via the Home Language Questionnaire
    • Organize and administer WIDA ACCESS screening for initial placement
    • Organize and administer annual WIDA ACCESS test; coordinate with District Assessment Coordinators (DACs) and technology contacts in each district to develop schedule of testing across districts
    • Complete annual WIDA ACCESS test administration training and provide certificate of completion to each DAC
    • Request early WIDA ACCESS scores from DACs in May to make exit decisions
    • Provide classroom teachers and parents copies of individual student reports for WIDA ACCESS tests
  • Coordination of Service Delivery
    • Communicate with classroom and content teachers and determine appropriate times for service delivery
    • Coordinate interpreters and translations for school to home communications and conferences
    • Introduce students to regional career opportunities and cultural resources through an annual arts culture, and career-building field trip
    • Provide services across a continuum of supports in a variety of settings
    • Ensure that classroom and content teachers have the opportunity to improve teaching skills through participation in collaborative planning and EL professional learning opportunities
    • Develop and maintain an EL professional lending library of print and multimedia resources
  • Curriculum and Instruction
    • Ensure educational equity and access for English Learners (ELs) through high-quality, evidence-based language instruction
    • Develop standards-based curricula, particularly selecting lessons that match needs and interests of the students
    • Provide direct instruction to ELs in reading, writing, listening, and speaking
    • Plan literacy-based lessons that support vocabulary development, according to each EL’s needs and interests
    • Prepare instructional plans based on individual student need along a continuum of supports (e.g., push-in, pull-out)
    • Create a Language Instruction Educational Program (LIEP) Plan for each EL student being served
  • Consultation and Collaboration
    • Meet with teachers of ELs to present assessment results, provide recommendations for classroom instruction, accommodations and/or modifications, develop a plan for service delivery, and share LIEP plans
    • Consult on ELs who are not making adequate progress within the mainstream classroom
    • Advocate on behalf of ELs with administrators and teachers regarding cultural needs, curriculum and instruction, and social/emotional aspects for students learning in their second language and culture
  • Professional Learning
    • Engage in study of another language to gain first-hand experience with language acquisition
    • Participate in professional learning opportunities (e.g., Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), Minnesota Teachers of English as a Second Language (MNTESOL), Minnesota Council on the Teaching of Languages and Cultures (MCTLC), The Center for Advanced Research on Language Acquisition (CARLA))
    • Facilitate professional learning using effective adult learning strategies on a variety of EL-related topics for classroom and content teachers
    • Meet twice yearly with English as a Second Language (ESL), American Sign Language (ASL), and World language teachers and provide professional learning in second language acquisition
  • Other Duties as Assigned
    • Perform other duties as assigned

Principal, Elementary, Immersion School

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Elementary Principal, Immersion School, 2024-2025 School Year

Position Type:
Administration/Principal

Date Posted:
5/3/2024

Location:
Clearview Elementary

Date Available:
07/01/2024

Closing Date:
Open until filled

POSITION:
Principal, Elementary, Spanish Immersion School

TYPE OF POSITION:
225-Day Contract

QUALIFICATIONS:
RequiredMasters/Specialist degree in K-12 administration plus administrative licensure in the state of Minnesota as a Principal
3-5 years of significant school leadership experience

PreferredBilingual speaker in English and Spanish
3-5 years of experience in a licensed teaching position or other school-based position
Experience leading in a diverse school community
Experience with English Learners and Special Education programs, processes, and compliance

SUMMARY:
Clearview Elementary School, one of eight elementary schools in the St. Cloud Area School District, is a Spanish Immersion school.  The Principal of Clearview will serve as the leader for this school serving approximately 400 students Pre-K through Fifth Grade.  The ideal candidates will demonstrate their experience and knowledge in dual language education and in the design, integration, and implementation of systems to improve student results, as well as knowledge of curriculum, instructional practices, school improvement, social-emotional learning and supports, wellness and leadership development.
At all of our sites, St. Cloud Area Schools seek building administrators who have demonstrated the capacity to ensure high academic achievement for all students.  Candidates must demonstrate the ability to effectively establish a culture of physical, emotional, and academic safety in which the school community recognizes and values the authentic identities of its members.  Leaders must be prepared to recognize, respond to, and redress inequities and support students and staff in fostering an unwavering belief in their capacity to succeed.  Valuing strengths and exhibiting mindful leadership, successful candidates will understand how to leverage success to create a healthy, thriving school community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Create and sustain positive learning outcomes with a racially and culturally diverse student population.Implement a differentiated instructional program that ensures all learners have access to challenging, rigorous coursework.
Support the academic, developmental, and social-emotional learning needs of PK – 5 students.
Ensure instruction and curriculum are culturally relevant and engaging.
Ensure all students have access to the guaranteed and viable curriculum.
Provide professional learning opportunities aligned with the adopted curriculum and learning needs of students.
Engage in instructional observation, assessment, and coaching with teaching staff.
Maintain a systematic process to analyze student and program outcome data, adapt the school program to meet changing needs, and abandon programs or initiatives that do not produce clear, sustainable high achievement for all learners.

Create and sustain a positive climate and culture that inspires a shared sense of community built on trust, collaboration, and safety.  Integrate social-emotional learning into curriculum and instructional practices.
Administer and support school wide behavior management using Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS).
Prepare and administer budget for building and grounds, general fund, capital outlay, and personnel in alignment with the district mission and core values.
Manage the operational functions of the school including purchasing, staffing, scheduling, record-keeping, and reporting to various government agencies.
Supervise all licensed and non-licensed personnel including forecasting needs, recruiting, interviewing, recommending for hire, evaluating performance, coaching, and assigning work consistent with negotiated agreements, district policies, and building procedures.
Support extended day and extended year programming that meets the needs of a racially and culturally diverse student body.
Align efforts with the District Mission, Core Values, and Strategic Plan.
Act in accordance with professional ethics, state and federal laws and regulations, and District mandates, rules, policies, procedures, and assignments.

Create and sustain family and community engagement with the school community.Empower stakeholders by consistently creating an atmosphere of value and respect for students, staff, parents, colleagues, and community members.
Work cooperatively with colleagues, teachers, parents, support staff, and community members in the best interest of students.
Respond effectively to requests for information from students, staff, parents, community groups, and government organizations.
Create high levels of trust and engagement from all stakeholders by seeking out and valuing input from community members.
Promote a positive image of the school, students, and district in the community and state by supporting and modeling the District Mission and Core Values.
Design and implement a building level public relations program: promote parent and community involvement through opportunities for committee participation; provide frequent written and oral communications; create collaborative meeting opportunities, and, implement an ethical, effective social media presence.

Other Duties as Assigned

PHYSICAL FACTORS:
Frequent: walking, standing, sitting, hearing, talking, and seeing

All Employees of Saint Cloud School District 742 are responsible to support District goals, to work collaboratively and respectfully with diverse populations of staff, students and parents and model and to promote a welcoming working and learning environment.  Employees are expected to support and adapt to change and demonstrate commitment to continuous performance improvement.  Employees are responsible to establish and maintain effective communication with students, teachers, support staff, colleagues and parents, respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the District, and be dependable and accountable in the performance of their work.

It is the prerogative of the District to assign staff so as to best meet the needs of the District

School Psychologist

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School Psychologist
**$5,000 signing bonus provided**

Position Location: Chisago Lakes School District serving students at Lakeside Elementary School (grades 2-5)

Position Purpose  
School psychologists provide direct and/or indirect support and interventions to students, consult with teachers, families, and other school-employed mental health professionals (i.e., school counselors, school social workers) to improve support strategies, work with school administrators to improve school-wide practices and policies, and collaborate with community providers to coordinate needed services. Through their work, school psychologists help SCRED member districts and buildings successfully implement a multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) framework in order to: improve academic achievement, promote positive behavior and mental health, support diverse learners, create safe, positive school climates, strengthen family-school partnerships, improve school-wide assessment and accountability, and monitor individual student progress in academics and behavior.

Essential Duties

  • MTSS Implementation
    • Promote and assist in effective and efficient school-wide implementation of an MTSS framework for both academics and social emotional learning, in partnership with building administrators and teams
    • Facilitate the problem solving team (PST) in each building, ensuring that each PST is:
      • using standard data for decision making
      • defining problems in observable and measurable terms
      • collecting sufficient information for intervention planning
      • developing detailed intervention plans
      • evaluating integrity of implementation
      • supporting classroom teachers or interventionists in data collection activities
      • graphing intervention effectiveness
    • Participate in various data team meetings within each building
    • Provide consultation to parents and/or teachers regarding social emotional learning and/or academic difficulties, utilizing the SCRED 5-step problem-solving model: Problem Identification, Problem Analysis, Plan Development, Plan Implementation, and Plan Evaluation
    • Assist in conducting needs assessments to support various resource allocation and/or programming decisions
  • Special Education Leadership
    • Facilitate Student Support Team (SST) meetings
    • Attend special education department meetings
    • Serve as a liaison between SCRED and its member districts, in promotion of a positive, collaborative culture
    • Provide consultation on special education due process to staff and parents
    • Assist in the improvement of special education services (e.g., program evaluation, evaluation/service process, resource allocation, transitions), under the direction of SCRED Administration and the principal
    • Facilitate the child find process by assisting in responding to referrals for initial special education evaluations for students suspected of having disabilities
    • Assist in coordinating the reevaluation process for students receiving special education and related services
    • Administer and interpret intellectual ability tests, social behavior assessments, and adaptive assessments as part of comprehensive evaluations for current and potential special education students when necessary
    • Assist in the planning process for the provision of Extended School Year (ESY) services in building(s)/district of assignment
    • Assist with facilitating transition planning, including attending IEP meetings (as needed) for children moving from ECSE programs to kindergarten, elementary to secondary, or between buildings and programs
    • Support special education staff in reviewing progress monitoring data on IEP goals and designing appropriate interventions
    • Assist with state compliance review activities, including the implementation of any resulting corrective action plans
    • Serve as an active member of the SCRED Implementation Team (I-Team)
    • Plan and implement professional learning opportunities at SCRED and building(s)/district of assignment
  • Academic Assessment and Services
    • Support building-wide academic screening processes
    • Complete diagnostic assessments in reading, math and written expression, as deemed appropriate by the Problem Solving Team or Student Support Team
    • Develop, implement and monitor the fidelity of academic interventions, as requested
    • Assist in ensuring compliance with child find requirements related to the implementation of Scientific Research-Based Interventions
  • Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Assessment and Services
    • Provide direct SEL services to individuals, small groups, classrooms or school-wide, as requested
    • Provide direct counseling services to individuals or groups, as requested
    • Complete mental health screenings and assist students,  families, and school staff in determining appropriate mental health supports, both internally and through outside agencies
    • Complete function-based behavior assessments (FBAs), when deemed appropriate by the Problem Solving Team or Student Support Team
    • Assist in the development of Behavior Support Plans (BSPs), in collaboration with special education staff to write Behavior Support Plans, and track BSPs data with integrity checks
    • Gather and organize data to assist teams in making manifestation determination, when needed
    • Provide behavior consultation services to general education and special education staff
  • Crisis Response Services
    • Facilitate crisis response procedures and participate in the school’s crisis team at the discretion of the building principal
    • Provide consultation in crisis prevention and response
    • Complete student risk assessments when necessary
    • Assist in completing student threat assessment activities when necessary
    • Provide an immediate response to students, families, and school staff in crisis situations and determine when a referral to an outside agency is needed
  • Other Duties
    • Perform other duties as assigned

Special Services Supervisor

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Special Services Supervisor

Position Location: The Special Services Supervisor will serve North Branch Area Public Schools (Pre-k through 12) and the Chisago County Schools’ Life Work Center (18-22)

Position Purpose:
The Special Services Supervisor position will be responsible for developing, directing, and providing ongoing leadership, coordination, and oversight of special services programming within established policies and directives of the education district and assigned member district(s), as well as any federal or state applicable laws. In consultation with the Director of Special Education and/or Executive Director, the position provides technical assistance on legal and regulatory compliance in areas of special education, Section 504, and Alternative Delivery of Specialized Instructional Services (ADSIS). In addition, the position provides support in the implementation of a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework.

Essential Duties:

  • Professional Learning
    • Engage in professional learning aligned with SCRED goals and district-specific needs to inform SCRED professional learning opportunities provided to members
    • Develop professional learning plans in collaboration with the SCRED Services Coordination Team to ensure alignment with SCRED goals and messaging across service areas
    • Facilitate professional learning using effective adult learning strategies on a variety of topics, including due process, special education programming, section 504, and MTSS implementation
    • Facilitate department meetings in each member district building to promote ongoing professional learning and provide critical updates
    • Create resources and reference materials to enhance professional learning and/or provide guidance to member district staff
    • Facilitate or participate in assigned stakeholder meetings, work groups, and networking opportunities
  • Collaboration & Consultation
    • Provide technical assistance on legal and regulatory compliance in the areas of special education, Section 504, and MTSS
    • Collaborate with SCRED and member district staff to enhance special services programming
    • Consult with school teams regarding challenging student cases and parental disagreements
    • Facilitate conciliation meetings and coordinate alternative dispute resolution opportunities with the Minnesota Department of Education
    • Provide leadership to the Chisago or Pine County Interagency Collaborative at the committee level
  • Administrative Processes
    • Manage the Local Collaborative Time Study (LCTS) procedures for Chisago or Pine County Interagency Collaborative
    • Assist in the implementation of procedures related to child find and child count under the direction of the Director of Special Education
    • Facilitate the data collection for the Special Education Data Reporting Application (SEDRA) for assigned SCRED districts
    • Provide leadership in the completion of the special education compliance monitoring processes for both SCRED and Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) under the direction of the Director of Special Education
    • Respond to complaints and due process hearing requests filed with MDE in collaboration with Director of Special Education
    • Request out of field permissions, discretionary variances, and tiered licenses for staff when necessary with the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB)
    • Facilitate the completion of the Alternative Delivery of Specialized Instruction Services (ADSIS) application and data reporting requirements
    • Formulate recommendations regarding special services staffing, supplies/equipment, transportation, outside evaluations, etc. for district(s) of assignment and SCRED programs
    • Assist member district administrators with special services staffing (e.g., allocations, hiring, onboarding)
    • Oversee the special education procurement process in district(s) of assignment
  • System-Level Coordination
    • Develop, direct, and provide ongoing leadership, coordination, and oversight of special services programming within district(s) of assignment
    • Oversee SCRED student programs located in district(s) of assignment in collaboration with Director of Special Education and assigned host-district administrator
    • Support the implementation of MTSS within district(s) of assignment to meet the needs of all students
    • Ensure the implementation of Extended School Year (ESY) programs in collaboration with principals and Director of Special Education
    • Participate in district administrative team meetings, as requested
    • Assist with evaluating special services programming and student outcomes as part of a continuous improvement process
  • Business Functions
    • Recruit, select, supervise, and evaluate the performance of designated education district positions
    • Assist in the development and implementation of the education district’s strategic action plan
    • Communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders including board members, administrators, teachers, paraprofessional, students, parents, community members, and other educational partners
    • Develop and revise special education guidelines and administrative procedures and policies in collaboration with Director of Special Education and/or Executive Director
  • Other Duties
    • Performs other duties as assigned

Director of Special Education

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Position Title: Director of Special Education
Assignment Location: Meeker and Wright Special Education Cooperative Seven Member Districts including: Annandale, Dassel-Cokato, Delano, Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted, Litchfield, Maple Lake, and Rockford
Hours per Day: 8
Schedule: 260 days (July 1 – June 30)
Anticipated Start Date: July 1, 2024
Salary: Commensurate with education and experience
Benefits: Comprehensive and generous benefits package including paid time off, health, dental, vision, life, long-term disability, state retirement, optional 403(b) with matching funds, employee assistance program, wellness benefits and more!

POSITION OVERVIEW
Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Director of Special Education is responsible for providing leadership to member districts in implementing and maintaining Special Education programs and services in conformity with district, state, and federal objectives and laws. Duties involve the leadership and oversight of special education staff, program development, program evaluation, fiscal/budget administration of special needs programming, and oversight of due process and compliance requirements for MAWSECO member districts.

Essential duties outlined below are intended as “representative” examples of the level, nature, and decision-making expectation of positions assigned to this classification.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

  • Provides direction, support, and consultation to MAWSECO member districts in collaboration with the Executive Director and Special Education Supervisors.
  • Monitors and ensures compliance with legal requirements and due process procedures.
  • Performs supervisory responsibilities for all MAWSECO staff directly supervised.
  • Monitors, analyzes, supports, and makes recommendations in the area of resource management.
  • Assumes leadership roles as assigned by the Executive Director.
  • Performs other duties of a comparable level or type, as required.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SPECIALIZED SUBJECT KNOWLEDGE

  • Laws, rules, statutes and guidelines related to special education programming and requirements
  • Knowledge of medical assistance requirements, eligibility requirements and service requirements
  • Instructional and intervention strategies, concepts, principles, methods, best practices and trends dealing with issues of child development, special education and instructional methods and resources
  • Knowledge of conflict resolution strategies and behavioral interventions
  • Knowledge of health and safety rules, regulations and requirements
  • Cooperative policies and procedures in the area of budgeting, human resources, and general administrative policies, procedures, and operations
  • State reporting and funding requirements for special service programs
  • Knowledge of resources, service alternatives and options available to children with special needs
  • Fundamentals of management and supervisory principles, standards and practices

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

  • Planning, organizing, developing, implementing and evaluating instructional and special education programs and services
  • Interpreting and applying mandated laws, rules, regulations and guidelines consistent with the intent and purpose of the legislative requirements
  • Skilled in classroom management
  • Organizational planning and conflict resolution
  • Presentational skills
  • Delegating, evaluating, and supervising licensed instructional staff in assigned program areas
  • Skilled in evaluating staff, staff development, coaching and leadership
  • Organizing and presenting complex concepts, issues and ideas to the public, staff and member districts in an understandable manner
  • Monitoring and ensuring due process policies, procedures, documentation and reporting requirements
  • Recommending and administering budgetary and purchasing requirements for assigned areas of responsibility
  • Ability to deal effectively and appropriately with parents, students, staff, administrators, providers, MN Department of Education, and member district staff over instructional needs, curriculum, due process, services, concerns or problems of the students and/or assigned programs.  Communication skills require persuasion, negotiation, and management skills in resolving conflicts confronting assigned program areas of responsibility.

ABOUT MAWSECO
MAWSECO is a joint powers cooperative of seven-member school districts (Annandale, Dassel-Cokato, Delano, Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted, Litchfield, Maple Lake and Rockford) that have joined together to provide services in the area of special education. The mission of the Cooperative is to provide quality special education leadership, services, and support to its seven-member school districts’ staff, students and families as well as other agencies/districts that purchase its services. The MAWSECO central office is located in Howard Lake, MN which is west of the metro and south of St. Cloud.

Mission: The Mission of the Cooperative is to provide quality special education leadership, services and support that always meets or exceeds the expectations of those we serve.

Vision: Effective communication, positive and proactive problem-solving, fiscal responsibility and a strong commitment to personnel development will be employed to provide cutting edge resources and information as well as flexibility to address changing needs.