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Special Education

Special Education Services in North Kansas City Schools are provided to students who have been determined to be eligible under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and have an Individualized Education Program (IEP) in accordance with the Missouri State Plan for Special Education. 

Procedures for referral, evaluation, eligibility determination, IEP development and Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) considerations are described in the district Local Compliance Plan

 

Special Education Department Mission

Ensure equal access to a free and appropriate public education (FAPE) for every student, enabling them to meet their unique potential. We will accomplish this through:

  • Extraordinary educational experiences
  • Exceptional educators
  • Community partnerships
  • Student-centered implementation of IDEA

Additional Resources

  Special Education Records Requests 

dISABILITY DETERMINATIONS SERVICES

                                        Compliance Plan              IDEA Public Notice

                                                            IDEA Procedural Safeguards     

                                                              Community Resource Guide

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For more information on special education, contact Dr. Toni Cook, Executive Director of Special Education, at (816) 413-3848.

 

Ms. Angie Ekberg's class made ice cream together!

"They made ice cream, practiced a recipe, and tied it all to ULS." - School Psychologist, Dr. Miranda Martino 

Students making ice cream

 

GOlden Oaks & Jacobs Center

North Kansas City Schools is home to Golden Oaks and Jacobs Education Center, individualized school settings that serve students with identified special education needs.

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New mobility equipment at Staley 

 


 

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Teachers and Paras learning together

 
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Professional Development


 

Department Leadership

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Dr. Toni Cook

Executive Director of Special Education
toni.cook@nkcschools.org
816-413-3848

Rachael Gile Pearman - Administrative Assistant
rachael.gilepearman@nkcschools.org
816-413-3848

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Mindi Crane

Assistant Director of Special Education
mindi.crane@nkcschools.org
816-321-4411

Sabrina Segura - Administrative Assistant
sabrina.segura@nkcschools.org
816-321-6835

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Beth McKerlie

Assistant Director of Related Services
beth.mckerlie@nkcschools.org
816-321-4565

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