Olathe board hears plan for 'Compass' short‑term program to support students with behavioral needs
Mar 6, 2026
Mar 6, 2026
Olathe district leaders described Compass, a short‑term, intensive general‑education program for K–8 students with significant behavioral and social‑emotional needs. The model emphasizes referrals by interdisciplinary teams, staff training, and planned reintegration to home schools.
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Dr. Liz Harrison presented the district’s Compass program on March 2, describing a short‑term, intensive general‑education pathway for students (K–8) who continue to struggle with social‑emotional and behavioral needs despite school‑based interventions.
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