Midwest Special Education Co-op

Located at 203 S. Columbia Ave in Morris, Minnesota, the Midwest Special Education Co-op serves as a dedicated public education district situated within a rural fringe community. Operating as an open, non-charter special education cooperative across a single facility, the district focuses exclusively on early childhood development by offering targeted prekindergarten programming. The district delivers highly focused instruction to a close-knit cohort of 20 prekindergarten students, providing a tailored learning environment designed to nurture foundational developmental milestones.

To effectively serve its young learners and fulfill its specialized educational mission, the district maintains a robust professional infrastructure centered on comprehensive support services. The educational team includes 2.4 full-time equivalent teachers working alongside a substantial support staff of over 21 full-time equivalent specialists, bringing the total staff presence to nearly 24 dedicated professionals. This specialized staffing ratio ensures that every child receives intensive, individualized care and resources. Families, educators, and researchers interested in learning more about the cooperative's services and programs can visit their website at midwestspecedcoop.net or contact the district directly at (320) 585-2240.