Special education programs and services are integrated within each of the fifteen buildings in the Kearney Public Schools. A continuum of service and programs are available, depending on the needs of each individual child. Students must be verified to participate in Special Education programs.

The goal of special education is to enable children with unique learning needs to reach their full potential. Every effort is made to maintain all students in their neighborhood settings with their age-appropriate peers in the least restrictive environment. Special educators collaborate with classroom teachers as they problem-solve strategies that will support the unique learning needs of each student.