Black Hills Special Services Cooperative
Education Administration ProgramsSouth Dakota, United States51-200 Employees
Black Hills Special Services Cooperative (BHSSC) is a public education administration organization based in Sturgis, South Dakota, established in 1980. It operates as a multi-division provider of education, training, and employment services, supporting both member and non-member school districts through shared services. The organization focuses on community and family services, developmental disabilities programs, education and workforce development, health and human services, and the Compass Partners in Learning division, aiming to enhance quality of life and build capacity within communities. BHSSC serves a regional B2B audience that includes school districts and related entities, addressing needs in afterschool and summer learning, professional development for educators, and broader educational and social service offerings. Recent developments include partnerships and program delivery initiatives, such as collaborations with community foundations and participation in youth education programs, reflecting its role in expanding access to educational opportunities across the state.