Bi-County Special Education Cooperative
Agency Name:Bi-County Special Education Cooperative
Contact:Laurie Fane, Director
Address:1900 W. LeFevre, Sterling, IL 61081
Phone:(815) 622-0858
Fax:(815) 622-3182
Email:lheston@bi-county.org
Website:www.bi-county.org
Purpose / Notes:
Serves Whiteside and Carroll Counties and provides educational services to preschool
children ages 3-5 with disabilities or special needs. Committed to providing a positive
learning environment for all students with disabilities. It is the mission of Bi-County
Special Education Cooperative to provide a positive, caring educational experience,
rendered in the least restrictive environment, to all students found eligible under
the Individuals with Disabilities Act. Bi-County is entrusted to provide quality programming
to low incidence students while offering sound technical advice on behalf of high
incidence students to our thirteen member districts. We believe that when given the
support, opportunity and encouragement, all children can learn and succeed. Hours:
8:00AM-4:00PM Monday - Friday. Services: Educational programs for special needs children,
psychological evaluations, social work services, and preschool screenings - member
districts hold spring screenings in each district, Summer clinic - clinics are held
for assessment of referred and high-risk children, Quality instruction specifically
designed to meet each child's individual needs, Program: Four half days per week,
a.m. or p.m., Home visits available by appointment, Limited class size, Teachers specifically
trained to work with your child, Individual planning for each child, Full-time aides
in the classroom, Language development, motor skill development, socialization, concept
development and pre-readiness activities, Physical therapy services, Occupational
therapy services, Speech and language therapy services, Nursing services. Location:
Wallace Education Center, Sterling / Dillon Elementary School, Rock Falls / Fulton
Blended Preschool, Fulton / Morrison Blended Preschool, Morrison / Chadwick Elementary
School, Chadwick. Eligibility: Preschool students who are identified as eligible for
preschool/early intervention programs and who reside in Whiteside or Carroll Counties
school districts are eligible, Children must have a six-month or more delay in two
or more developmental areas. Cost: There is no cost for the program except for a schoolbook
fee. Parents may be asked to provide some school supplies at the beginning of the
school year.
Counties:
Carroll
Whiteside
Whiteside
Services Provided:
Counseling and Mental Health
Education and Libraries
Education and Libraries