Bi-County Special Educ Coop

Headquartered at 1900 W Le Fevre Rd Ste A in Sterling, Illinois, the Bi-County Special Education Cooperative serves as a vital public educational cooperative dedicated to delivering specialized instruction and vocational support. Operating as an active, non-charter entity within a distant town setting in the Sterling metropolitan area, the cooperative oversees a network of 10 operational school facilities tailored to accommodate students across a full continuum of learning needs. Serving a broad grade range from kindergarten through 12th grade, the district plays a crucial role in providing equitable access to developmental, academic, and transition programs for families across the region.

Under the 2024–2025 National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) framework, the cooperative functions through a collaborative service model where student enrollment is recorded under their respective home school districts rather than direct district membership. To effectively manage its comprehensive programming across multiple sites, the district maintains a robust professional workforce comprising 34 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers and nearly 200 FTE support staff members, contributing to a total operational staff of over 233 FTE personnel. This substantial support infrastructure highlights the cooperative's commitment to delivering high-quality special education therapies, vocational guidance, and specialized classroom support to the communities it serves.