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Welcome to the Northern Lights Special Education Cooperative!

The purpose of the Northern Lights Special Education Cooperative is to provide, by cooperative efforts, comprehensive special education services within member districts for children and youth having significant learning needs due to disability or developmental delay.

Outstanding Staff

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Outstanding Special Education Provider Lisa Hietala

Lisa, School Psychologist in Cloquet, was nominated because her knowledge and visionary thinking provides support to students with diverse needs. ...

Outstanding Special Education Provider Stephanie Gibson

Stephanie, School Psychologist in Cloquet, was nominated because of her student-focused perspective, while being supportive to teachers and families. ...

Trainings at a Glance - hosted by NLSEC

504 Coordinators Training - April 29, 2025 8:30-11:30am Carlton County Trans Bldg.
Special Education Parent Advisory Committee Meeting - April 29, 2025 4:30-5:30pm NLSEC office or virtual Register
Principal's Academy - April 30, 2025 8:30-11:30 Elem & 12-3pm High School NLSEC Conf Room
New Teacher Cohort - May 1, 2025 12:00-3:00pm Aspirus St. Lukes Event Center Proctor
Due Process Secretaries - May 6, 2025 9:30-11am NLSEC Conference Room

25-26 School Year
CPI Training Refresher - August 18, 2025 8:00-3:30 St. Luke's Event Center Proctor Register
CPI Training Verbal Intervention - August 19, 2025 8:00-3:30 Carlton County Trans Bldg Register
New Special Ed Teacher Training - August 20, 2025 8:00-3:30 Carlton County Trans Bldg
CPI Training Initial - August 21 and 22, 2025 8:00-3:30 St. Luke's Event Center Proctor Register
CPI Training Refresher - September 26, 2025 8:00-3:30 St. Luke's Event Center Proctor Register
NLIC and ICCOD Meeting - October 1, 2025 8:30am-10:45am Duluth District Services Center
CPI Training Refresher - October 14, 2025 8:00-3:30 St. Luke's Event Center Proctor Register
NLIC and ICCOD Meeting - December 10, 2025 8:30am-10:45am Carlton Co Tran Bldg
NLIC and ICCOD Meeting - February 4, 2026 8:30am-10:45am Duluth District Services Center
CPI Training Initial - February 4 and 5, 2026 8:00-3:30 St. Luke's Event Center Proctor Register
Mentoring Day - March 9, 2026 FDLTCC
NLIC and ICCOD Meeting - April 8, 2026 8:30am-10:45am Carlton Co Trans Bldg