School Mental Health Coalition

Purpose:
Coordinate school mental health partnerships and services with school-based providers and community stakeholders that will benefit students and families.

Function:

  • Statewide Needs Assessment
  • Comprehensive Strategic Planning
  • Comprehensive Resource Coordination
  • Statewide Community Engagement
  • Statewide Data Analysis

SMHC Meeting Dates

  • December 18
  • February 19
  • April 16
  • June18

For questions about the coalition, please contact:

Trish Backman
trish.backman@ksde.gov

Special Education, and Title Services Team

Director
Bert Moore
Bert.Moore@ksde.gov


Assistant Director
Brian Dempsey
Brian.Dempsey@ksde.gov

Assistant Director
Kerry Haag
Kerry.Haag@ksde.gov

Assistant Director
Twyla Sprouse
Twyla.Sprouse@ksde.gov

Assistant Director
Dean Zajic
Dean.Zajic@ksde.gov

Assistant Director
Joe Jewett
Joe.Jewett@ksde.gov


Team Organizational Chart (PDF)
KSDE Leadership Chart (PDF)

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