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
community resource guide - spanish version
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
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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Our team in action!
New mobility equipment at Staley
Teachers and Paras learning together
Professional Development
Department Leadership
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
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
Beth McKerlie
Assistant Director of Related Services
beth.mckerlie@nkcschools.org
816-321-4565