Special Education Cooperatives

Special Education Cooperative
Many of the districts in this region collaborate to form cooperatives, which are managed by ESD 105. The Cooperative staff is itinerant and joins with the district team to meet the unique needs of children with special needs. The Cooperative staff provides a number of services, including: assessment, IEP planning and implementation, direct service, consultation, parent education, in-service, and information on specific conditions and disabilities. Districts can initiate new services as needs change. You may contact Faye Fuchs at (509) 575-2885 for information or questions.

Occupational Therapy: The staff consists of four licensed occupational therapists and two licensed occupational therapy assistants. Staff members address the physical and motor needs of children in order to maximize their educational experience.

Hearing Services: A teacher of the hard of hearing and deaf provides direct services to students, and consultation to district teachers and signing interpreters. Districts purchase services based on the needs of the individual student.

Vision Services: A teacher of the visually impaired provides students with instruction in braille to access the general education curriculum, orientates students to their environment through mobility training, and supports the use of specially designed computer software in addition to the services listed above.

Autism Services: A teacher trained in the needs of students with autism is available to provide staff development and consulting to schools in our region that serve students who are autistic.