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Special education leaders report early progress and staffing gaps; district launches monthly advisory work

Kansas City, Kansas Board of Public Education · October 14, 2025
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Summary

Wyandotte Comprehensive Special Education Cooperative reported 41 school visits in Q1, updated handbooks, new SPED roundtable and advisory group, and continuing staffing gaps (about 78–79% filled including agency staff).

Dr. Jakita Lahari, executive director of the Wyandotte Comprehensive Special Education Cooperative, presented the district's Quarter 1 update on Oct. 14, highlighting work on communication, collaboration, clarity of roles and staffing strategies as part of a 2025–2028 SPED action plan.

"Our SPED action plan includes four goals," Dr. Lahari said, listing improved communication and visibility, collaboration and culture, clarity and…

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