The BVEC is a full service education cooperative and licensed mental health center providing special education related services and/or school based mental health services to six Ravalli County member school districts (Florence, Lone Rock, Stevensville, Victor and Darby).

Children in need of special education services are evaluated by a team of school and BVEC professionals. Special education assessments are an important first step in getting students with disabilities the help they need to become successful in school and eventually productive adults. Once a student is identified as needing special education, BVEC staff members assist school personnel in developing and implementing individualized education plans (IEP) that allow students to learn and progress in school.