Lakemary School

SOLUTIONS

Kansas City area school districts often look to Lakemary to offer students with special needs in grades K-12 the chance to explore and develop personal strength in educational pursuits and independent living skills. We are IEP team-centered and driven, focused on developing and implementing education plans that support growth in children who have mental retardation, behavior disorders, and other developmental disabilities, including autism and severe multiple disabilities. A wide array of services are offered by over 60 educational staff including:

PERFORMANCE

Located on the grounds of Lakemary's Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF), educational and support services are provided year-round for students during 4 nine week periods and a 6 week summer school session, providing individualized supports for each child per educational objectives.

ADMISSION

Day Students: When a parent or guardian would like their child to attend Lakemary School as a day student, contact should first be made with the home school's administrators. When they have determined that a formal referral is desired, documentation such as the current IEP and psychological testing shall be considered by Lakemary School before the child will be accepted.

Residential Students: All children in Lakemary's Psychiatric Residential Treatment (PRTF) & Intensive Behavioral Supports (IBS) programs attend Lakemary School as a part of their overall education plan.

RESULTS

True to our mission, Lakemary provides educational services to children up to age 21 who have found it difficult or impossible to find appropriate, supportive educational experiences in other school programs.

Lakemary School

Lakemary has received the "Standard of Excellence" award from the Kansas State Board of Education since 2005 and the Governor's Achievement Award in 2007-08, 2008-09, and 2009-10.

FROM A PARENT'S PERSPECTIVE

"As a parent of a child attending school at Lakemary Center, I have found their services to be invaluable in preparing him for his future as an adult in his community. Ben has the opportunity to develop and improve skills necessary to increase his independence in many areas, including self-care, mobility and communication. He likes coming to school and I am assured that he is learning in a safe environment that looks at his current and future needs in order to be an active participant in his daily routine. Lakemary provides Ben with excellent teachers who are well trained to meet those needs. He also has support staff that assist and encourage him to be the best that he can be and push him to go just a little farther each time. My husband and I will always be grateful to everyone at Lakemary for everything they have done for Ben."
- Dave & Deb Pannell

Lakemary welcomes public as well as private referrals. Admission decisions are based on an assessment that the school can meet the needs of the individual child. Contact us today Your child's future begins tomorrow.

Lakemary School is proud to participate in the "Healthier Kansas Lunches" Program.  Please view upcoming lunch menus here.

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