THERAPEUTIC EDUCATION CENTER

200 West Commanche, Building B
Dodge City, Kansas 67801
Phone: (620) 227-1617
Fax: (620) 227-1715

a cooperative endeavor of the Area Mental Health Center, Dodge City Schools USD 443, Special Education Cooperative SKACD 613, and United Methodist Youthville.

TEC Mission

To provide an integrated model of mental health treatment and education in which the significant emotional and behavioral needs of primary and secondary students are met.

TEC Objectives

To return students participating in the program to their regular school program as soon as it is therapeutically possible.

To serve children returning from hospital mental health programs who require a transition period within the community before returning to regular school programs.

To serve children experiencing serious emotional disturbances who:

Are not able to benefit from regular education
Are not able to benefit from special education services provided by SKACD #613
Are not able to benefit from outpatient mental health services
May be in need of hospital mental health treatment
Are able to be served through this community-based program

TEC Program Outcomes

Provide student mental health services.
Provide family support.
Establish trusting relationships.
Provide successful experiences.
Build basic academic skills.
Promote self governance.

TEC Forms and Documents

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TEC Staff

Brian Hastings, LMFT
Director, Therapeutic Education Center
Rebecca Minor, MS
Case Manager
Kyle Hager
Case Manager