Sedalia School District 200 has been informed by the Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education that the district’s special education program is in 100 percent compliance with all state and federal regulations and no corrective actions are required. The DESE completes assessment processes for districts’ special education programs to ensure that local agencies are offering compliant programs in meeting all federal and state guidelines.

Assistant Superintendent Chris Pyle, who oversees special education, said that Julie Harris from the Regional Professional Development Center stated that 100 percent compliance is unheard of in a district of Sedalia 200’s size, especially for the past two assessment cycles.

Pyle expressed his appreciation for the entire special education and administrative team for their work with students with special needs.

“We have a team in place that truly cares and they work with each student and family with commitment to their success,” Pyle said. “On top of the daily educational processes, special education programs have a significant procedural paperwork load that can be challenging. The DESE compliance review digs into all of those procedural expectations in an effort to ensure local agencies meet expected guidelines. Thank you again to our entire team from those in leadership positions, to teachers and our paraprofessionals for this achievement.”

The evaluation includes assessment of student needs, educational evaluations, individual education plans (IEPs) and goals, transition services, student progress and input from families, among other factors.