South Central Kansas Special Education Cooperative

South Central Kansas Special Education Cooperative Serving the member districts of SCKSEC #605

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08/19/2026

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Infinitec offers an Autism Badging Program, and several of our staff members are participating in this incredible traini...
08/17/2026

Infinitec offers an Autism Badging Program, and several of our staff members are participating in this incredible training experience!

This 11-hour course provides valuable insights and practical strategies on topics such as:
Understanding Autism
Characteristics of ASD
How ASD Impacts Learning
Behavior as Communication
Educational Supports for Students with ASD
Promoting Independence and Effective Prompting
Structuring the Physical Environment
Assistive Technology Tools
Building Social Skills
Positive Behavior Strategies and Reinforcement
The Importance of Data Collection

🌟A huge thank-you to the staff who completed their Autism Badge this month! Your commitment to growing your knowledge and supporting the students and families of SCSKEC truly makes a difference!

We are so incredibly grateful for the support of our amazing community partners! 💙Thanks to the generosity of local busi...
08/14/2026

We are so incredibly grateful for the support of our amazing community partners! 💙

Thanks to the generosity of local businesses across the communities we serve, our staff were able to enjoy an incredible collection of gift cards, door prizes, monetary donations, gift certificates, and more. Your support truly made a difference and did not go unnoticed.

This is something our staff look forward to each year - not just for the fun and excitement, but because it’s a meaningful reminder of how much our communities value and support the work they do every day.

Thank you for continuing to invest in our staff and the students we serve. We appreciate you more than you know! 🩵

👉 We would love to recognize each of these businesses - please feel free to tag them in the comments so we can show them some extra appreciation!

🎉 Welcome, Amanda Prim! 🎉 We are excited to welcome Amanda to the SCKSEC early childhood team! "Hi! I'm Amanda Prim. I l...
08/12/2026

🎉 Welcome, Amanda Prim! 🎉 We are excited to welcome Amanda to the SCKSEC early childhood team!

"Hi! I'm Amanda Prim. I live in Cunningham with my husband Montana and our four daughters -- Evelyn (9), Amara (7), Gwen (4), and Vera (2). I taught 1st grade in Cunningham for 13 years. This year, I am switching to teach the 3 year old PreSchool class for SCKSEC in the mornings and 2nd grade for the district in the afternoons. I am very excited to switch to a play based learning style of teaching. I can't wait to see where this new adventure takes me."

🎉 Welcome, Gwendolyn Gimpel! We are excited to welcome Gwendolyn as a new Special Education Teacher at Southwest Element...
08/11/2026

🎉 Welcome, Gwendolyn Gimpel! We are excited to welcome Gwendolyn as a new Special Education Teacher at Southwest Elementary! 💚

"My name is Gwendolyn Gimpel. I have been in education for last five years as a Para. I started college as a non-traditional student three years ago. I am now transitioning into my first teaching role as a special education teacher at Southwest Elementary.
I am married and have five children. In the little free time that I do have, I enjoy drinking coffee or being poolside with my family."

Yesterday we had the pleasure of celebrating the incredible paraeducators who make a difference in the lives of students...
08/07/2026

Yesterday we had the pleasure of celebrating the incredible paraeducators who make a difference in the lives of students every single day!

👏 Congratulations to our Paraeducator of the Year (North) - Kelly Brack - Haskins Learning Center

👏 Congratulations to our Paraeducator of the Year (South) - Nancy Kelly - Coldwater HS

Your dedication, compassion, and commitment to supporting students and staff do not go unnoticed. Thank you for the countless ways you help students succeed and for the positive impact you make in our schools.

We also recognized our paraeducators celebrating Years of Service milestones. Your loyalty, hard work, and dedication have helped shape the success of so many students throughout the years.

Thank you to all of our paraeducators for the care, patience, and encouragement you provide each day. We are grateful for everything you do and are proud to celebrate you!

Congratulations to all of our honorees! 🎉

SCKSEC & ARROWHEAD WEST will be hosting an early childhood (birth to 5) developmental screening in COLDWATER on Septembe...
08/07/2026

SCKSEC & ARROWHEAD WEST will be hosting an early childhood (birth to 5) developmental screening in COLDWATER on September 4th, 2026. Areas screened include: motor, cognitive, communication/speech, self-help, vision and hearing. Please make your FREE appointment by calling 620-672-7500.

🎉 Please join us in welcoming Jamie Zibell to her new role with SCKSEC! Jamie is stepping into her new position as a Spe...
08/07/2026

🎉 Please join us in welcoming Jamie Zibell to her new role with SCKSEC! Jamie is stepping into her new position as a Special Education Resource Teacher after four years as a paraprofessional with our cooperative. We're excited to see her continue making a difference for students!

"Hello! I’m Jamie Zibell. After four years as a para with SCKSEC, I’m thrilled to step into my new role as a Special Education Resource Teacher. I live in Harper with my husband and our three kids — Theodore (7), Jaina(5), and Abigail(4) — who fill our home with noise, laughter, and the kind of chaos that keeps life fun. I’m passionate about building strong relationships and creating a classroom where every student feels safe, seen, and celebrated for exactly who they are. Outside of school, I love puzzles, art, and unwinding with Gilmore Girls whenever I can sneak in a quiet moment. I’m genuinely excited for this new chapter and can’t wait to learn and grow alongside my students this year."

🌟 Help us welcome Jacob Eisenhauer to SCKSEC! Jacob is joining our team as a Special Education Teacher at Pratt High Sch...
08/06/2026

🌟 Help us welcome Jacob Eisenhauer to SCKSEC! Jacob is joining our team as a Special Education Teacher at Pratt High School. We're excited to have his passion for supporting students and building relationships joining our cooperative!

"Hello everyone, my name is Jacob Eisenhauer and over the last 4.5 years I’ve been employed by Pratt High School as the Online Course Coordinator, but this year I have been given the opportunity to move into Special Education. To say that I am excited about this new journey is an understatement. 4.5 years ago I moved into the Education field after spending many years in the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Rehabilitation field because I had a passion for working with our younger generations but felt like I was getting to them too late. I have a passion for helping young kids learn that no matter who they are or where they come from, all people deserve to be seen, supported, and celebrated in their lives and in education, and I believe that starts with yhe Teacher/Student relationships developed in the educational classroom. I am also an Assistant Coach on the PHS Greenback Football and the Greenback Track & Field teams. I was born and raised in Pratt, Kansas, have the most amazing and beautiful family, my amazing wife Ciara is a nurse in the OB Unit at PRMC, I have two beautiful stepdaughters, Cora Jean Baliel (2nd Grade) and Charlotte Ruth Baliel (3rd Grade), and Ciara and my unbelievably beautiful and sweet baby daughter Jessyann Jane (J.J.) Eisenhauer who turns 1 year old on August 14th! As a family we love to enjoy sports especially KU Jayhawk Basketball and football. We also enjoy spending time golfing together as a family and swimming at Park Hills Country Club during the summer! Here is a picture of one of our many Family Putt-Putt Competitions that I, of course, won!”

Today we had the honor of recognizing two outstanding professionals whose dedication and passion make a lasting differen...
08/06/2026

Today we had the honor of recognizing two outstanding professionals whose dedication and passion make a lasting difference for students every day.

🏆 Congratulations to our Teacher of the Year, Venus Covey, from Kiowa County!

⭐ Congratulations to our Itinerant of the Year, Coaching Specialist, Jodi Kaufman!

Thank you both for the incredible impact you have on students, families, colleagues, and our cooperative. We are proud to celebrate your achievements and grateful for all you do each day!

Please join us in congratulating our Teacher of the Year and Itinerant of the Year!

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412 Sandy Lane
Pratt, KS
67124

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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+16206727500

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