Mission: To prepare students with the knowledge and skills necessary for continued education and, ultimately, a successful career in law, public safety, security, emergency services, police science, and/or fire science occupations.
The Law, Public Safety, Corrections, & Security Pathways of Study enable students:
· To obtain necessary skills through high quality classroom, laboratory, and field instruction
· To earn professional certifications required for employment
· To transition to postsecondary level institutions for additional education opportunities
If your school is considering developing an LPSCS Pathway, the documents and resources on this page will guide you through the process and requirements.
Approved LPSCS Pathways
LPSCS Statewide Articulation Agreements
Business and Industry Partnership LPSCS
Forensic Science in the HS Classroom - Part 1 Part 2
IFPO Presentation
Law Enforcement Resources
Women in the Public Service Field
Youth Court
Career & Technical Education Quick Links:
CTE Main Page
CTE Table of Contents Page
CTE Listserv Sign-up
Kansas Civil Rights
Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security Consultant Crystal Roberts (785) 296-2221 croberts@ksde.org
Deputy Commissioner Division of Learning Services Brad Neuenswander (785) 296-2303 bneuenswander@ksde.org
Director Career, Standards and Assessment Scott Smith (785) 296-3142 sesmith@ksde.org
Assistant Director Career and Technical Education Stacy Smith (785) 296-0979 slsmith@ksde.org
Assistant Director Curricular Standards/Graduation David Fernkopf (785) 296-8447 dfernkopf@ksde.org Assistant Director Assessment Beth Fultz (785) 296-2325 bfultz@ksde.org
The Kansas State Department of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. (more information...)
To accommodate people with disabilities, on request, auxiliary aides and services will be provided and reasonable modifications to policies and programs will be made. To request accommodations or for more information please contact the Office of General Counsel at ogc@ksde.org or by 785-296-3201.