Special Education
Mission: Kids First
Vision: Empowering all students with exceptionalities to reach their potential in school and the community
KCKPS Special Education 2025-2028 Action Plan
Wyandotte Comprehensive Special Education Cooperative offers a full range of special education services to children and families in the Kansas City, Kansas, Bonner Springs, and Piper School Districts. Special education services are integrated into the district's educational program. Eligibility for special education under the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) or eligibility under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act is determined by the Student Intervention Team (SIT) referral process or screening and evaluation process in the early childhood setting.
Our goal is to provide a free and appropriate education to each child with an exceptionality who is a resident of the Wyandotte Cooperative Special Education districts.
Special education staff work closely with all educators in order to facilitate optimal educational growth for students with special needs from birth through age 21. Contact the principal/building administrator if you have concerns about your child's educational progress.
Public Notice
The Wyandotte Comprehensive Special Education Cooperative seeks to identify every student from birth through age 21 who lives within the boundaries of the school districts of Kansas City, Kansas, and Bonner Springs / Edwardsville who has developmental delays or may be in need of special education.
The Wyandotte Comprehensive Special Education Cooperative provides a free appropriate public education to all exceptional students residing within the two school district boundaries. This includes special education and related services provided in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and state laws for all students with exceptionalities (Birth-21 years of age).
The Wyandotte Comprehensive Special Education Cooperative offers developmental screening for children from ages 3 to 5.
- If you live in the Kansas City, Kansas Public School district boundaries and have a child from ages 3 to 5 and you have concerns about his or her development, please call Andrea Richardson, Early Childhood Special Education Coordinator at 913-627-2552 to schedule an appointment.
- If you live in the Bonner Springs/Edwardsville or Piper school district boundaries and have a child from ages 3 to 5 and you have concerns about his or her development, please call McDanield Learning Center at 913-422-7970 to schedule an appointment.
Upcoming SPED Events
SPED Talk Huddles with Families
Join Dr. Lawrie in a series of family-focused huddles designed to support and inform families about Special Education. Families are encouraged to ask questions, share experiences, and build community in a welcoming space.
Date: April 30, 2026
Times: 9:00-10:00 a.m., 1:00-2:00 p.m., 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Join Virtually
Parent Empowerment and Support Subgroup Meetings
The primary purpose of the Parent Subgroup is to empower families through education, access to resources, and opportunities for feedback.
Schedule: First Thursday of each month
Time: 5:00-6:00 p.m.
SPED Advisory Meeting
Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026
Time: 5:00–6:00 PM
Location: Central Office, Room 333
The vision of the SPED Advisory Group is to understand special education compliance and the legalities around special education, to have transparency, and to build support and trust for all involved in the special education process. The general purpose is advocacy and improved communications.
To serve in the vision and purpose of the SPED Advisory Group, three subgroups were formed:
- Parent Support and Empowerment Subgroup
- Special Education Staff Appreciation and Support
- Internal Special Education Structures for Staff Only
