Education



Name
Address
Phone
Website Address
Description
Name
Arkansas City Pre-K Programs
Address
USD #470
1201 N 10th
Arkansas City, KS 67005
Phone
620-441-2075
Website Address
https://www.usd470.com/district/prek-program
Description
Head Start ages 3-4, PALS Program ages 3-4, 4 year old program.
PreK classes are available at each of our elementary schools. Half-day students attend Monday-Thursday while our limited full-day program is available Monday-Friday. Call to learn more about our Ark City PreK program or to schedule a screening for your child.
Name
Ark City Early Childhood Coalition
Website Address
https://www.usd470.com/district/prek-program/early-literacy/early-literacy-resources
Description
Free educational resources for children ages 0-5 in the county.
Name
Cowley Adult Education
Address
Renn Memorial Library - Lower Level
131 South 3rd Street, Arkansas City, KS

Allied Health Center
1406 E 8th Ave, Winfield, KS 67156
Phone
620-441-5335
620-441-5258
cowleyabe@cowley.edu
Website Address
https://cowley.edu/learn-at-cowley/community-education/adult-education/index.html
Description
Courses for adults without a high school diploma. Cost can depend on program.
If you are looking to get ahead in your career, but need to sharpen your skills, pass the GED exam, or take English Language classes (ESL), our Adult Education program can help you.
Classes at Arkansas City and Winfield campuses
Name
Cowley College
Phone
Admissions 620-441-6335
Website Address
http://www.cowley.edu
Description
Public 2-year college with campuses in Arkansas City, Winfield, Wellington, Mulvane, and Wichita. Online Learning also available.
Email: admissions@cowley.edu
Name
Cowley County Preschools
Phone
Arkansas City PreK: 620-441-2075
Winfield Early Learning Center: 620-221-5170
Central Elementary: 620-438-3195
Udall Elementary: 620-782-3632
Dexter Elementary: 620-876-5415
Cedar Vale Schools: 620-758-2791
Website Address
https://www.usd465.com/en-US/coop
Description
All four-year-olds in the county are eligible for free PreK. Three-year-olds are eligible for PreK if they qualify after a screening. Screenings may also determine eligibility for additional support through Head Start. Visit the county's Coop website and call 620-221-7021 to schedule your child's screening.

Name
Cowley County Special Services Co-op / PALS Program
Address
USD #465
Winfield, KS 67156
Phone
620-221-5100
Website Address
https://www.usd465.com/en-US/coop
Description
Provides services for students with learning exceptionalities in Cowley county.
Name
Early Literacy initiative USD 470
Website Address
https://www.usd470.com/district/prek-program/early-literacy/early-literacy-resources
Description
A webpage of free educational resources for children ages 0-5 in the county.
Name
Foster Grandparent Program
Phone
316-775-0500
Website Address
https://www.bucoks.com/580/Foster-Grandparent-Program
Description
Foster Grandparents are senior volunteers who serve at various schools, Head Start Centers, daycares, faith-based groups, and other education-focused organizations. They support children who are facing challenges to school success by helping them learn to read, tutoring them, and providing general mentorship.
The Foster Grandparent Program is part of AmeriCorps along with RSVP and Senior Companion Program. Volunteers who meet income requirements may be eligible for a living stipend.
Name
K-State Research and Extension
Address
Cowley County Courthouse
311 E 9th
Winfield, KS 67156
Phone
620-221-5450
620-441-4565
Website Address
http://www.cowley.k-state.edu
Description
Informal and educational programs and resources to help people improve their homes, families, farms, businesses and communities.
Volunteer and mentor programs available for adults and youth. Cowley County 4-H has community clubs in every local community (ages 7-18 with Cloverbud program for ages 5-6)
Name
Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters serving Cowley County
Address
103 E. 9th Suite 316
Winfield, KS 67156
Phone
620-221-7766
Website Address
https://www.kansasbigs.org
Description
Mentoring program for children, ages 5-25.

The mission of Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. We believe all youth have potential and deserve the opportunity to achieve success in life.

By matching youth facing adversity with a caring adult mentor in a one-to-one mentoring relationship, our Bigs help inspire greater self-confidence, better academic performance, and dreams for the future that will change their life for the better, forever. To learn more about our program, visit www.kansasbigs.org.
Name
Orion Diploma Completion
Address
113 W 9th
Winfield, KS 67156
Phone
620-221-2266
Website Address
https://orioneducation.org/diploma-completion/locations/winfield
Description
Free high school completion program. State approved and state funded program for adults 19 and over.
or email to: winfield@orioneducation.org
Name
Parents as First Teachers
Address
USD 465
Phone
(620) 221-5124
parentsasteachers@usd465.com
Website Address
https://www.voxer.com/v/fbcf1f975a
Description
Free program for parents with children prenatal to 5 years old. Provide personal visits, playgroups, screenings, and other resources for enrolled families. No eligibility requirements for parents within USD 465 district.
Name
School Districts in Cowley County
Website Address
https://www.k12academics.com/national-directories/school-district/Kansas/CowleyCowley
Description
A list of all the school districts in the county with links to their websites.
Name
Southwestern College
Address
100 College Street, Winfield, KS 67156
Phone
(800) 846-1543 ext 6236
Website Address
http://www.sckans.edu
Description
Four-year liberal arts college, call the Office of Admission for more information.
Deets Library available at https://ps.sckans.edu/admissions/student-resources/southwestern-college-deets-library/
Email: scadmit@sckans.edu
Name
Southwestern College Service Learning Programs
Address
100 College Street
Winfield, KS 67156
Phone
(620) 229-6393 - Brae Wood, Director of Service Learning
(620) 229-6066 - Jackson Lashier, Director of Discipleship
Website Address
https://www.sckans.edu/activities/service-learning/
Description
College Scholarships available to participate in service learning programs (Discipleship Team, Leadership Team) as a student. Email Brae.Wood@sckans.edu (Director of Service Learning) for more information. (Note: Students may participate in multiple activities, but you may receive only one activity/athletic scholarship.)