High Plains Education provides an appropriate education for exceptional students in Southwest Kansas. Special education programs serve students whose unique learning needs cannot fully be met without intervention. These students require specially designed instruction to enable them to achieve their fullest potential.

High Plains Educational Cooperative is located in Ulysses, Kansas and currently serves 17 school districts. Our leading edge special education program utilizes innovative practices to support students with exceptionalities ranging from ages 3 to 21. We believe that inclusive environments are critical for effective learning and teaching.

HPEC’s special education program is committed to continuous improvement through regular program evaluation, data analysis, and professional development. We strive to provide high-quality education and support to ensure that all students with disabilities achieve their full potential.

Depending on age, we can offer comprehensive evaluation and screen on campus or refer you to a trusted partner that specializes in your specific age group. We also recommend that school-age children first ask for a comprehensive evaluation through your assigned school district.

High Plains Educational Cooperative recognizes that a child's first teachers are his/her parents or guardians. Parents and teachers share the same goal--to help children love learning and be successful. A strong partnership between schools and parents is essential to the academic well-being of students. Mutual respect and communication between schools and parents can help children achieve more.