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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 Administrator Steve Battaglia

Steve, who is the Cloquet High School Principal, was nominated for being a supportive, understanding leader who ensures student needs are met. ...

Outstanding Special Education Teacher Jordyn Burns

Jordyn, a Special Education Teacher, was nominated because she is eager to learn new instructional practices and committed to preparing her students. ...

Trainings at a Glance - hosted by NLSEC

Communication Advisory Council Meeting - Nov 11, 2025 1:00-3:30pm St. Luke's Event Ctr Proctor
All Districts' Counselors Meeting - Nov 12, 2025 9:00-11:00am Proctor Area Community Center
All Districts' Social Workers Meeting - Nov 12, 2025 1:00-3:00pm Proctor Area Community Center
CPI Training Initial - November 25 and 26, 2026 8:00-3:30 St. Luke's Event Center Proctor Register
All Districts' Business Manager Meeting - Dec 2, 2025 1:00-4:00pm NLSEC Conference Room
New Teacher Cohort - December 8, 2025 8:30-3:30pm Carlton County Transportation Bldg
NLIC and ICCOD Meeting - December 10, 2025 8:30am-10:45am Carlton Co Tran Bldg
Paraprofessional Training Day - January 19, 2026 Proctor High School Time TBD
NLIC and ICCOD Meeting - February 4, 2026 8:30am-10:45am Duluth District Services Center
All Districts' Nurses Meeting - February 4, 2026 8:30-3:30pm Location TBD
CPI Training Initial - February 4 and 5, 2026 8:00-3:30 St. Luke's Event Center Proctor Register
New Teacher Cohort - February 9, 2026 8:30-11:30am Carlton County Transportation Bldg
Communication Advisory Council Meeting - Feb 24, 2026 Virtual Time TBD
Mentoring Day - March 9, 2026 FDLTCC
All Districts' Counselors Meeting - April 14, 2026 9:00-11:00am Proctor Area Community Center
All Districts' Social Workers Meeting - April 14, 2026 1:00-3:00pm Proctor Area Community Ctr.
New Teacher Cohort -April 13, 2026 8:30-11:30am Carlton County Transportation Bldg
All Districts' Nurses Meeting - April 15, 2026 8:30-3:30 Location TBD
Principals Academy - Elementary - April 29, 2026 8:30-11:30am Carlton Co Transportation Bldg.
Principals Academy - Secondary - April 29, 2026 12:00-3:00pm Carlton Co Transportation Bldg.
NLIC and ICCOD Meeting - April 8, 2026 8:30am-10:45am Carlton Co Trans Bldg
All Districts' Business Manager Meeting - May 19, 2026 1:00-4:00pm NLSEC Conference Room