North Central Special Ed Cooperative

Located at 1200 S Jay St in Aberdeen, South Dakota, the North Central Special Ed Cooperative is an active public educational service agency providing specialized support across the region. Positioned within the Aberdeen metropolitan area in a remote town community setting, the organization operates as a regional service agency rather than a conventional school district. Consequently, it maintains zero standalone operational schools and does not directly offer standard grade-level instruction, reporting no programs for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, ungraded levels, or adult education. Families, educators, and researchers seeking to connect with the organization can reach their main office at (605) 626-3359 or access resources online through their official website.

According to the 2024–2025 NCES dataset, the cooperative relies on a dedicated workforce tailored to its administrative and regional support functions. The agency employs a total of 15.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This team is comprised of 14.5 FTE support staff members and 1.0 FTE instructional aide, with 0.0 FTE full-time classroom teachers assigned directly to the entity. This distinct staffing structure highlights the cooperative's focus as a specialized service provider assisting regional education systems rather than functioning as a traditional instructional campus.