The Kentucky Special Education Cooperative Network consists of nine (9) Special Education Cooperatives located across the state.
All 173 local school districts, and the Kentucky Schools for the Blind and Deaf are members of a special education cooperative. 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.
Kentucky Cooperatives
Central Kentucky Educational CooperativeKathy Dikes, Interim Director2331 Fortune Drive
Suite 110Lexington, KY 40509
Phone (859) 402-8610
Fax (859) 842-0714
Green River Regional Educational CooperativeKelly Davis, Director230 Technology Way
Bowling Green 42101
George Wilson, Executive Director
Phone: (270) 563-2113
Fax: (270) 563-2208
Jefferson County Exceptional Child Education ServicesLatricia BrongerP.O. Box 34020
Louisville 40232-4020
Phone: (502) 482-7804
Fax: (502) 485-3776
Kentucky Educational Development Corporation
Stephanie Little, Director904 West Rose Road
Ashland, KY 41102
Phone (606) 929-2209
Fax (606) 929-2109
Kentucky Valley Educational CooperativeEddy Wilder, Director
J. Marvin Jolly Classroom Bldg.
One Community College Drive
Suite 107
Hazard, KY 41701
Phone (606) 439-1119
Fax (606) 439-1322
Northern Kentucky Cooperative for Educational Services
Kim Weber5516 East Alexandria Pike
Cold Springs, KY 41076-3540
Phone (859) 442-8600
Fax (859) 442-7015
Ohio Valley Educational CooperativeChristel Bogar, Director P.O. Box 1249
Shelbyville, KY 40066
Phone (502) 647-3533, ext. 218
Fax (502) 647-3581
Southeast/Southcentral Education Cooperative
Melissa Reynolds, Regional DoSEPO Box 1777
Richmond, KY 40476-1777
Phone (859) 575-1617
London Training Room Phone (606) 657-5210
Fax (859) 575-1618
West Kentucky Educational CooperativePatty Grable, Director201 General Services Building
Murray State University
Murray, KY 42071
Phone (270) 809-6980
Fax (270) 809-2485
Joe McCowan
Office of Special Education and Early Learning
(502) 564-4970 ext. 4121
Fax (502) 564-6470
Joseph.mccowan@education.ky.gov