UPPER VALLEY SPECIAL ED UNIT

Based in Grafton, North Dakota, the Upper Valley Special Education Unit operates as an active educational service agency dedicated to supporting specialized learning needs across the surrounding region. Headquartered at 516 Cooper Avenue, Suite 102, the unit serves a distinctly remote rural community where access to coordinated educational services is essential. Unlike traditional public school districts that maintain individual school buildings, this agency functions as a centralized administrative and service hub, focusing its efforts on collaborating with regional schools rather than directly operating standalone campuses.

Because of its structure as a regional service provider, the unit does not host standard grade-level classrooms; instead, it delivers targeted programs and specialized interventions throughout its partner communities. To fulfill this mission, the agency maintains a dedicated workforce of nearly 74 full-time equivalent staff members. This team is heavily weighted toward specialized care and system support, comprising over 70 support staff professionals alongside instructional aides who provide essential therapeutic, diagnostic, and direct learning support. Families, educators, and researchers seeking to learn more about the unit's specialized impact can reach their administrative office directly or explore their resources online at www.uvse.org.