KEDC Special Education Cooperative
The KEDC Special Education Cooperative is composed of a multidisciplinary team of educators with expertise in the areas of special education procedures and issues, instructional strategies, literacy, positive behavior interventions & support, classroom management, assistive technology, UDL, complex needs, and secondary transition. KEDC Special Education Cooperative provides support services and technical assistance as well as professional development to 22 school districts in Eastern Kentucky.
This meeting will provide an opportunity for School Psychologists from the KEDC and KVEC Special Education Cooperative regions to come together to receive enrichment, networking and growth opportunities. They will also discuss current topics, trends, and resources related to their area of expertise. For more information or to receive the zoom link contact Jenny Hogg (jenny.hogg@kedc.org)
This meeting will provide an opportunity for teachers of Deaf/Hard of Hearing students from the KEDC Special Education region to come together to discuss current topics, trends, and resources related to their area of expertise. For more information please contact KSD Outreach Consultant for the KEDC region, Tina Spurlock at tina.spurlock@ksd.kyschools.us
The Transition Cadre is a group of individuals who work with students in middle school and high school students with IEPs. During our cadre meetings, participants will learn about compliance, community resources, improving professional practices, and more. Materials for the session will be uploaded to the group's Google Classroom prior to the meeting. For more information or to recieve the Zoom link, please contact Jenny Hogg at Jenny.Hogg@KEDC.org
Monthly Meeting of the Directors of Special Education in the KEDC Special Education Cooperative region. For more information contact Pam Middleton at pam.middleton@kedc.org
Member Districts Include:
- Ashland Ind
- Augusta Ind
- Bath County
- Boyd County
- Carter County
- Elliott County
- Fairview Ind
- Fleming County
- Greenup County
- Johnson County
- Lawrence County
- Lewis County
- Martin County
- Mason County
- Menifee County
- Morgan County
- Paintsville Ind
- Raceland-Worthington Ind
- Robertson County
- Rowan County
- Russell Ind
Meeting of the Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing from around the region. For more information contact Tina Spurlock at tina.spurlock@ksd.kyschools.us
Support services include technical assistance and consultation with individual teachers, teams, and district staff for a variety of situations which may include:
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- Implementing and monitoring special education procedures
- Supporting emergency & probationary certified and new teachers
- Implementing differentiated instruction via literacy & math strategies, co-teaching, PBIS, Kansas Learning Strategies and Content Enhancement Routines
- Providing training, consultation and support on using Assistive Technology and UDL
- Analysis of district & regional data and district assistance with ASSIST/CDIPs and CSIPs.
- Providing training and technical assistance for students with autism, sensory impairments and other complex needs
- Collaboration with other agencies
Gear Box
KEDC Special Education Cooperative Districts
KEDC Special Education Cooperative Staff
| Carter, Mandy, Low Incidence Consultant | Looney, Jon, Assistive Technology Consultant |
| Dehart, Lori, Behavior Consultant | Middleton, Pam, Executive Assistant |
| Hogg, Jenny, Special Education Consultant | Rutledge, Charles, PGES & Math Consultant |
| Lane, Lacey, M.S. CCC-SLP | Staton, Julia, Pre-employment Transition Specalist |
| Little, Stephanie, KEDC Special Education Cooperative Director | Walker, Debbie, Literacy / Coaching Consultant |
