- SWWC Service Cooperative
- Welcome to SpEd
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 ServicesC: 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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August 9, 2023
9:30 AM - 2:00 PM Knowledge Empowers You! KEY Paraprofessional Conference - Worthington
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August 11, 2023
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM CPI Refresher Training - Tyler
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August 14, 2023
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM NSTC 101 SpEd Bootcamp Workshop - Redwood Falls
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12:00 PM - 4:00 PM CPI Refresher Training - Springfield
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August 15, 2023
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM NSTC 150 SpEd Bootcamp Workshop - Redwood Falls
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August 16, 2023
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM CPI Initial Training - Redwood Falls (2 Day Training)
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9:30 AM - 2:00 PM Knowledge Empowers You! KEY Paraprofessional Conference - Willmar
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August 22, 2023
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM CPI Refresher Training - Mountain Lake
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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM CPI Refresher Training - Slayton
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August 28, 2023
8:30 AM - 2:30 PM CPI Initial Training - Marshall (2 Day Training)
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM School Psych 101 Workshop - Virtual
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August 29, 2023
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM SLP 101 Workshop - Virtual
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12:00 PM - 4:00 PM CPI Refresher Training - Atwater
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August 30, 2023
7:45 AM - 11:45 AM CPI Refresher Training - Jackson
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September 5, 2023
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM CPI Refresher Training - Tracy
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September 26, 2023
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM SWWC Special Education Law Seminar - Marshall
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October 26, 2023
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM PECS Level 1 Training - Marshall (2 Day Training)