SKACD 613

Name

SKACD 613

Legal name

Southwest Kansas Area Cooperative District

Website

https://skacd.com

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Special Education Cooperative Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

IEP/504 Planning, Case Management & Compliance (EDAJAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialized Programs & Classrooms (Autism, Emotional/Behavioral, Intellectual/Developmental, Multi-Disability) (EDAJAKAH), Special Education Staffing & Contracted Providers (Paras, Therapists, Specialists) (EDAJAKAL), Special Education Evaluation & Assessment (Psychoeducational, Speech/Language, OT/PT) (EDAJAKAA)

Keywords

• Special education services
• Interlocal cooperative district
• Special education cooperative
• Related services schools
• Special education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Dodge City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: SKACD operates as a public school district funded through state and federal education funding, member district contributions, and local tax revenues. Services are provided to member districts through cooperative agreements.
2. Donations and Foundation Support: The Southwest Kansas Special Education Foundation (SKSEF) provides additional financial support to students, managed through the Community Foundation of Southwest Kansas. Partnership with Dillon's grocery stores allows community donations through Community Rewards program.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SKACD 613 provides comprehensive special education and related services to 14 member school districts across Southwest Kansas, delivering services in more than 40 schools. The cooperative offers assessment, speech-language pathology, occupational and physical therapy, school psychology, assistive technology, emotional support, gifted education, early childhood special education, transition services, alternative day school placement (RISE Wilroads Gardens), and professional development for member-district staff.

Product overview

SKACD 613 is a special education cooperative providing a comprehensive portfolio of programs and services to 14 member school districts across Southwest Kansas. The organization operates as a unified special education service delivery system encompassing core special education services, specialized programs (RISE Wilroads Gardens alternative day school, Early Childhood SPED, Gifted Education), related services (Speech-Language Pathology, School Psychology, Assistive Technology, Motor/Hearing/Vision Services, Emotional Support Team), and support functions (Instructional Coaching, Professional Development, Language Services, School Nursing). Programs are delivered across over 40 schools serving communities of varying sizes. The organization uses ParentSquare as its website CMS and WebKIDSS for special education records management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Special Education Services Comprehensive special education and related services delivered across 14 member school districts and 40+ schools in Southwest Kansas, including assessment, evaluation, and individualized education program (IEP) services for students with disabilities.
• Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Early childhood special education programming including preschool services and developmental screenings for eligible students from age 2.5 through kindergarten across member districts.
• RISE Wilroads Gardens A special day school campus (Respect, Inspire, Support, Empower) focusing on social and emotional health and behavioral change strategies for students with exceptionalities, located at 11558 E Main Rd, Wilroads Gardens, Kansas.
• Speech-Language Pathology Services Assessment and intervention services for students with speech and/or language impairments, providing both individual therapy sessions and small group interactions, with virtual service delivery available.
• School Psychology Services School psychologists work with students to determine the presence of exceptionalities and make recommendations for possible interventions, while participating in leadership and problem-solving committees across member districts.
• Assistive Technology Services The AT team provides devices and equipment to assist students with disabilities, including electronic equipment for audio/visual needs, durable medical equipment such as standers and walkers, and low-tech devices like pencil grips.
• Motor, Hearing, and Vision Services Physical therapists, occupational therapists, teachers of visually impaired students, and hearing impairment teachers work with students to create accessible learning environments across member districts.
• Emotional Support Team Services School-based mental health professionals providing direct mental health services, teacher and parent training, and Autism evaluation and intervention supports for students across member districts.
• Transition Services Coordinated services to help students with disabilities progress through life stages, working collaboratively with community agencies to support student transitions.
• Gifted Education Program Gifted education programming for eligible students starting from kindergarten age, with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) provided across member districts.
• Homebound Education Special education services provided in students' homes when typical school attendance is not possible, ensuring continuity of educational services.
• Secondary Special Education Special education support for secondary students (grades 6 and above) with access to regular education options, extracurricular activities, and transitional services.
• Child Find Services Process to identify every student from birth through age 21 with developmental delays or special needs across member districts for evaluation and potential special education services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Services provided in 40+ schools across Southwest Kansas
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Community Foundation of Southwest Kansas (CFSK)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023SKSEF finances are independently managed by the Community Foundation of Southwest Kansas. CFSK provides fiduciary oversight and management for the foundation's funds, enabling charitable donations to support SKACD students.
• Dillon's Grocery StoresminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSKSEF has partnered with Dillon's grocery stores for the Community Rewards program. Community members can designate SKSEF as their charity of choice when shopping at any Dillon's location in Kansas, with no additional cost to the shopper.
• Southwest Plains Regional Service CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSKACD's Professional Development Committee uses resources from the Southwest Plains Regional Service Center for professional development requirements and training materials. The PDC portal maintains certified employee training records.
• Arrowhead West Infant-Toddler ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFor children younger than 2.5 years, SKACD refers families to Arrowhead West Infant-Toddler Services for developmental screenings and early intervention services, maintaining a coordinated referral pathway.
• Kansas State Department of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSKACD reports student special education data and compliance information to KSDE. The district's programs are audited by KSDE to ensure internal procedures meet state and federal special education requirements.
• Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS)minorOthersSKACD employees participate in KPERS, the state retirement system for public employees. Participation is a mandatory benefit for eligible employees.
• Meritain HealthminorOthersSKACD's employee health insurance is provided through Meritain Health. Employees can access health insurance documentation and Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files through Meritain's portal.
• Omni Financial Group (403b)minorOthersSKACD offers optional 403b retirement plans through Omni Financial Group, with the district matching employee contributions up to $100/month.
• TeladocminorOthersSKACD provides telehealth subscription through Teladoc for non-emergency medical situations for employees and their families, available 24/7.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Catapult Learning: Large private provider of special education, RTI, and mental health services to K-12 schools and districts. Comparable service mix (SPED staffing, assessments, mental health) but delivered as a contracted vendor rather than a cooperative.

Direct peers

• Southwest Plains Regional Service Center: Adjacent regional service center in southwest Kansas that already partners with SKACD for professional development. Peer in service area and function, though focused on PD/records support rather than direct special education delivery.
• Greenbush (Southeast Kansas Education Service Center): Interlocal cooperative serving southeast Kansas member districts with special education, professional development, and technology services. Operates the same Kansas regional cooperative model as SKACD.
• Northwest Kansas Education Service Center: A cooperative educational service unit serving member districts in northwest Kansas with special education, professional development, and related services. Closest analog to SKACD in governance structure and rural service area.
• Arrowhead West Infant-Toddler Services: Adjacent service provider for early intervention in southwest Kansas. Already a referral partner of SKACD for children under 2.5 years; comparable in mission and geography.

Emerging players

• PresenceLearning: Provider of teletherapy and virtual special education services to school districts. Comparable to SKACD's virtual speech-language pathology and homebound services, with broader national reach.
• EBS Healthcare (part of HealthPRO Heritage): Provider of school-based speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, and special education staffing. Comparable related-services portfolio to SKACD's SLP/OT/PT teams, but delivered as a contracted service.
• Specialized Education Services (SESI) / ChanceLight: Provider of alternative special education day schools and behavioral health programs for K-12 students. Directly comparable to SKACD's RISE Wilroads Gardens campus in program design.

Regional players

• Educational Service Unit (ESU) Network - Nebraska: Statewide network of 17 ESUs in Nebraska providing cooperative special education and general education services to member school districts. Comparable regional cooperative model in a neighboring state.

Others

• KSDE Special Education Services (Kansas State Department of Education): State-level regulator and oversight body for special education in Kansas. Not a peer in the competitive sense but the principal compliance and funding counterparty for SKACD.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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