Bitterroot Valley Educ Cooperative

The BVEC is a full-service education cooperative and licensed mental health center providing special education related services and school-based mental health services to five Ravalli County member school districts in Montana (Florence, Lone Rock, Stevensville, Victor, and Darby). The organization evaluates children in need of special education, develops individualized education plans (IEPs), and delivers related services including speech therapy, audiology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, adapted PE, assistive technology, psychological assessment, and counseling. School-based mental health services are provided through a Comprehensive School and Community Treatment (CSCT) model by licensed Mental Health Therapists and Behavior Specialists in collaboration with parents and teachers. The BVEC employs Master's and Bachelor's level trained specialists including Speech-Language Pathologists, Audiologists, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, School Psychologists, and Behavior Consultants who provide screening, evaluation, direct service, consultation, and training to support students in inclusive school settings.