Northern Suburban Special Education District
Education Administration ProgramsIllinois, United States51-200 Employees
NSSED operates as a special education cooperative, delivering programs, services, coaching, and consultation to its 18 member districts. Based in Highland Park, Illinois, it functions within the education administration sector to support districts in providing inclusive, specialized education. Its vision emphasizes commitment to the possibilities in every student, while its mission focuses on helping students become successful, happy adults in home, work, and community, through education that develops knowledge, interaction, advocacy, social responsibility, participation, and healthy lifelong habits. The NSSED model emphasizes collaboration among districts to coordinate specialized educational offerings and related support services. By providing coaching and consultation alongside formal programs, NSSED aims to help districts address a range of student needs and promote positive outcomes in education, work, and community life.