BUILDING SUCCESS TOGETHER
Illinois Special Education Charter Cooperative
Combining the resources of our member charter schools to provide high-quality special education programs and services for students with disabilities.
WHO WE ARE
A cooperative built around every learner
ISECC is a nonprofit special education cooperative formed under an Articles of Joint Agreement among Illinois charter schools. Together, our members share resources, expertise, and staff to deliver special education and related services to students with disabilities.
ISECC provides special education services to its member schools and offers some contracted services to non-member schools.
Shared Services
Licensed and related-service staff working across member schools.
Student-Centered
Programs designed around the needs of each student with a disability.
Accountable
Public meetings, budgets, and reports under the Illinois Open Meetings Act.
Collaborative
Governed jointly by leaders from every member school.
EXPLORE
Find What You Need
About Us
Our mission, vision, and strategic plan for serving students with disabilities.
Board of Education
Meeting notices, agendas, minutes, recordings, budgets, and reports.
MEMBERSHIP
Join the Cooperative
Membership applications are accepted on a rolling basis from independent districts. Per the Illinois State Board of Education, membership takes effect on July 1 of the following fiscal year, so please complete your application in advance — the process typically takes 2–3 months.
New members agree to the Articles of Joint Agreement through a board resolution. A one-time membership fee and an annual administrative fee are set by board approval.
Request Membership Information
Contact Executive Director Dr. Vera Zjalic with questions or to begin the application process.
Support Students with Disabilities
ISECC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your tax-deductible donation helps us serve the students with disabilities in our member schools.