BURLEIGH COUNTY SPEC ED UNIT

The **Burleigh County Special Education Unit (BCSEU)**, located in Bismarck, North Dakota, serves as a collaborative administrative and resource hub dedicated to supporting students with disabilities across the region. Rather than functioning as a traditional K-12 school building with classrooms, the unit operates as a specialized service provider that works in partnership with local school districts to ensure that students with unique learning needs receive appropriate educational programming, related services, and the support mandated by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

The unit’s primary mission is to facilitate inclusive and effective educational environments by providing access to specialized staff, such as speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, school psychologists, and special education consultants. By centralizing these resources, the Burleigh County Special Education Unit helps local schools implement individualized education programs (IEPs), conduct developmental evaluations, and navigate the complexities of special education compliance, ensuring that all students in the district have the opportunity to thrive academically and socially.