All 176 local school districts, and the Kentucky Schools for the Blind and Deaf are members of a special education cooperative. Funding is provided using federal dollars awarded to Kentucky under Part B, Section 611, of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Amendments of 1997. The Special Education Cooperative Network is intended to assist local school districts in meeting the needs of its member districts. Services range from technical assistance, trainings, professional development, specialized services, research, and other needs identified by member districts and the Kentucky Department of Education.
"All Kids, All Successful, All the Time"
Vision Statement:
We provide effective leadership that facilitates the educational success of students.
Mission Statement:
Kentucky's Special Education Cooperatives will enhance the educational opportunities and outcomes of students by providing effective leadership and delivering specialized services in partnership with the Kentucky Department of Education, local school districts, institutes of higher education, and other service providers.
Contact Information:
West Kentucky Special Education Cooperative
210 General Services Building
Murray State University
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 809-6980
Fax (270) 809-2485
Special Education Cooperatives
2331 Fortune Drive
Suite 110
Lexington, KY 40509
Phone (859) 402-8610
Fax (859) 842-0714
230 Technology Way
Bowling Green 42101
George Wilson, Executive Director
Phone: (270) 563-2113
Fax: (270) 563-2208
P.O. Box 34020, Louisville 40232-4020
Phone: (502) 485-8500
Fax: (502) 485-3776
904 West Rose Road
Ashland, KY 41102
Phone (606) 929-2209
Fax (606) 929-2109
J. Marvin Jolly Classroom Bldg.
One Community College Drive
Suite 107
Hazard, KY 41701
Phone (606) 439-1119
Fax (606) 439-1322
5516 East Alexandria Pike
Cold Springs, KY 41076-3540
Phone (859) 442-8600
Fax (859) 442-7015
707 North Second Street
Richmond, KY 40475
Phone (859) 625-6048
Fax (859) 624-4529
201 General Services Building
Murray State University
Murray, KY 42071
Phone (270) 809-6980
Fax (270) 809-2485