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.- 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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Tomorrow
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM Social Thinking Across the Home & School Day: The ILAUGH Model - Postponed
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October 6, 2020
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Data Data Data: Special Education Data Collection Made Simple Workshop - Virtual Event
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October 8, 2020
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM IEP Writing "Intermediate" Workshop - Virtual Event
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October 26, 2020
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM PECS Level 1 - Virtual Event
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October 27, 2020
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM PECS Level 1 - Virtual Event
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November 10, 2020
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Community of Practice Meeting P/HD, ASD, TBI, STAR, OHD - Virtual Event
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November 17, 2020
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM LINKS 2-Day Training - Virtual Event - **New Date
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November 18, 2020
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM Effective Classroom Management 101 Workshop - Virtual Event
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8:30 AM - 3:30 PM LINKS 2-Day Training - Virtual Event - **New Date
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8:30 AM - 3:30 PM LINKS 2-Day Training - Virtual Event - **New Date
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November 19, 2020
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM Effective Classroom Management "Intermediate" Workshop - Virtual Event
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December 11, 2020
8:45 AM - 3:00 PM Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Workshop - Virtual Event
