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.
Dr. Mary Palmer
Senior Director of Special EducationP: 320-231-5183, ext. 2303C: 320-905-4493
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.- SWWC Staff and Districts Served
- MN Low Incidence Projects - School Based OT
- American Occupational Therapy Association website
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.- SWWC Staff and Districts Served
- MN Low Incidence Projects - School Based PT
- American Physical Therapy Association website
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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Wednesday
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM CPI Refresher Training - Eden Valley
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Thursday
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM CPI Refresher Training - Montevideo
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Friday
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM CPI Refresher Training - Kerkhoven
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June 7, 2022
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Part B Files, Files, Files Workshop (2 days): Redwood Falls - CANCELLED
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August 9, 2022
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM CPI Refresher Training - Tyler
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August 10, 2022
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM CPI Initial Training - Marshall (2 Day Training)
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August 16, 2022
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM NSTC 101 SpEd Bootcamp Workshop - Redwood Falls
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August 17, 2022
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM CPI Refresher Training - Mountain Lake
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM NSTC 150 SpEd Bootcamp Workshop - Redwood Falls
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August 18, 2022
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM CPI Refresher Training - Springfield
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM NSTC 201 SpEd Bootcamp Workshop - Virtual
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August 23, 2022
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM CPI Refresher Training - Tracy
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August 25, 2022
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM CPI Refresher Training - Slayton
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August 26, 2022
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM School Psych 101 Workshop - Virtual
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM School-Based SLP 101 Workshop - Virtual
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August 30, 2022
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM CPI Refresher Training - Olivia
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September 1, 2022
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM CPI Initial Training - Brewster (2 Day Training)
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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM CPI Refresher Training - Jackson