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About SKACD#613
SKACD
613
- is one of the largest geographical cooperatives in Kansas covering
10,000 square miles.
- encompasses 14 districts
and employs a professional and support staff of over 450 individuals.
- provides services in 25
elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 14 high schools to over 10,000
students.
- provides quality special
education services including diagnostic and psychological services,
instructional classes and assistance in all areas of exceptionality.
- provides continuing support
for teachers and programs including inservices, materials budgets and
paraeducational support when needed.
- provides half tuition
reimbursement for approved college hours after the first year of employment.
- enjoys a diverse student
body and a strong level of community support for educational programs.
- schools are fully
accredited by the Kansas State Department of Education and/or by the North
Central Accreditation Commission on secondary schools.
- incorporates a vision of
high expectations for all learners and strives to employ an innovative and
diverse body of educators.
- a majority of staff who
have received post-bachelor training with a large percentage of staff holding a
master's degree.
- staff averages over 13
years of professional teaching experience but ranges from first year teachers to
instructors with over 35 years of experience.
- serves communities ranging
in size from 200 to 25,000 in total population.
- embraces a mission of
meeting the needs of all exceptional children in the least restrictive
environment possible.
"We Help Kids"