The Special Education Department is provided for children with special needs who have an area of exceptionality which significantly impacts their ability to make progress in an educational setting. The Individual with Disabilities Education Act assures that all students receive the same educational opportunities as all students. Some children and youth need additional specialized instruction to reach their full potential. Geary County Schools USD 475 is committed to providing programs and services to children with exceptionalities to reach their potential for the future. USD 475 offers a continuum of programs and services that are tailored to meet the needs of each individual child. Each child is entitled to an appropriate public education and the opportunity to succeed.
District Resources
Autism Services Brochure
Behavior Consultant Services Brochure
Speech Language Pathologist Services Brochure
Social Work Services Brochure
Resources
Geary County Early Childhood Family Network
Developmental Information: Parents as Teachers (National)
Special Needs: KITS Early Childhood Resource Center
Early Childhood Screening Schedule
Kansas State School for the Blind
Families Together Inc.
Kansas Parent Information Resource Center
Disability Rights Center
Kansas School for the Deaf
Infinitec
Exceptional Family Member Program
Big Lakes Developmental Center
Rebekah Helget
Executive Director of Special Education
785-717-4091
The Executive Director of Special Education oversees the special education department, as well, provides support to parents when they have questions and concerns about Elementary students.
Dr. Kathryn Beougher
Assistant Director of Special Education
785-717-4090
The Assistant Director of Special Education works with and provides professional development within the department. She assists with communication and integration between special education and general education, as well, provides support to parents when they have questions and concerns about Middle School students.
Nicole Nutter
Special Education Secretary
785-717-4093
The Special Education Secretary is the department receptionist and is happy to assist you or direct your call to the appropriate personnel.
Traciann Petite
Coaching & Compliance Coordinator
785-717-4092
The Coaching & Compliance Coordinator works with a team of eight special education coaches who, in turn, work with case managers across the district, as well, provides support to parents when they have questions and concerns about Elementary students.
Nate Downs
Special Education Coordinator
785-717-4000
Nate Downs is a special education teacher for USD 475, as well, provides support to parents when they have questions and concerns about High School students.
Stephanie Bogenhagen
Early Childhood Principal
785-717-6953
The Early Childhood Principal is responsible for overseeing the Early Childhood facility at USD 475, as well, provides support to parents when they have questions and concerns about Early Childhood students.