Welcome to Special Education
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SWWC's Special Education Services has a long and positive history of working collaboratively with member districts to ensure students with disabilities are afforded excellent educational services. Our employees are dedicated professionals who are exceptionally skilled in the services they provide. They exude professionalism and an unwavering dedication to their respective fields. We offer an array of services to meet member needs.Senior Director of Special Education, Dr. Mary PalmerP: 320-231-5183, ext. 2303; C: 320-905-4493; E: mary.palmer@swwc.org
SpEd Direct Student Services
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Early Childhood Special Education Teacher/Coordinator
ECSE Teachers provide direct services to early childhood special education students. ECSE Coordinators provide consultive and coordination services to member districts’ ECSE programs.Occupational TherapyOT staff conduct evaluation and screening of students, participate in educational program planning and implement on-going consultation regarding appropriate intervention programs to facilitate optimum functioning and to enhance a student’s ability to learn and develop.Physical TherapyPT staff work with students to develop motor skills providing a base for functional mobility for students. They conduct the evaluation and screening of students, participate in educational program planning and implement ongoing consultation regarding appropriate intervention programs to facilitate optimum functioning and to enhance a student’s ability to learn and develop.School Social Worker
School social workers provide students with counseling, conflict resolution skills, improved interpersonal skills, and other assistance to students with needs.School PsychologySchool psychologists provide psychological assessments, consultation to school personnel, and counseling services to students and families.Speech Language PathologySLP staff provide direct, consultative and evaluative services to children with communication disorders as they affect educational performance.
Upcoming Special Education Events
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April 16, 2020
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM SEL meeting - Redwood
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April 30, 2020
8:00 AM - 3:30 PM Zones of Regulation Workshop - Webinar
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May 5, 2020
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM SWWC SpEd Advisory Committee - Marshall and/or ITV
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May 14, 2020
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM SEL meeting - Redwood
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May 27, 2020
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM CPI Refresher Training - Eden Valley
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June 5, 2020
7:30 AM - 3:30 PM Transitioning from PECS to SGDs - Marshall
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June 10, 2020
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM Part B Files, Files, Files Workshop - Redwood Falls
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June 11, 2020
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM Part B Files, Files, Files Workshop - Redwood Falls
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June 25, 2020
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Understanding Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health - Pipestone
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August 4, 2020
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM NSTC 101 SpEd Bootcamp Workshop-Redwood Falls
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August 5, 2020
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM NSTC 150 SpEd Bootcamp Workshop - Redwood Falls
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August 6, 2020
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM NSTC 201 SpEd Bootcamp Workshop - Redwood Falls
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August 19, 2020
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM LINKS Training: 2 Day Workshop - Redwood Falls
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August 20, 2020
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM LINKS Training: 2 Day Workshop - Redwood Falls
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8:30 AM - 3:30 PM LINKS Training: 2 Day Workshop - Redwood Falls
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September 1, 2020
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM Social-Emotional Learning From Theory to Practice Workshop-Redwood Falls
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September 15, 2020
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM ER Writing 101 Workshop - Redwood Falls
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September 23, 2020
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Guided Reading Workshop - Redwood Falls
