The Education Cooperative (TEC)
Ellen Van Wert is a Pediatric Physical Therapist with experience in various settings such as school-based therapy, early intervention, and outpatient clinics. Ellen has a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Washington and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Williams College. Ellen's key contributions include assessing children for physical therapy needs, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, ordering equipment, and instructing families on home exercise programs. Ellen's passion for working with children with special needs is evident in their diverse work experiences, where Ellen has made significant contributions to the well-being and development of their young clients.
The Education Cooperative (TEC)
The Education Cooperative (TEC) in Walpole, MA, provides a continuum of outstanding special education programs for students ages 3-22. Our programs provide a highly supportive, engaging and personalized environment specifically designed to meet each student's individual learning, physical, social-emotional and health care needs. We offer member and non-member districts a range of educational choices taught by caring, experienced and certified Massachusetts teachers, therapists and specialists. Our primary goal is to promote student growth and independence in order to reintegrate students into their home school and community whenever possible. The Education Cooperative, the first Massachusetts educational collaborative, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that develops and coordinates educational and organizational programs to meet the needs of our member communities: Canton, Dedham, Dover, Dover-Sherborn, Framingham, Holliston, Hopkinton, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Natick, Needham, Norwood, Sherborn, Walpole, Wayland, and Westwood. Learn more at tec-coop.org.