About Us:
The Big East Educational Cooperative is one of the eleven (11) Special Education Cooperatives located across the state. 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.
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.