Cultural Innovation

Support for Schools

Programs of involvement with principals, schools, and the community include:

Dual Language
Native American/Indian Education
Seal of Biliteracy
Foreign Exchange
Summer Programs for early childhood through high school
College & Career
Kindergarten Readiness
International Visiting Teachers

Support for Administration & Board of Education

We support the administration and Board of Education of Topeka Public Schools by assisting in the design and implementation of the strategic plan and accreditation process.

Dr. Pilar Mejia

Dr. Pilar Mejía
Director of Cultural Innovation
(785) 235-7053
[email protected]

View Dr. Mejía's full
biography to learn more.

Engage students in the highest quality of learning • Prepare students for responsible, productive citizenship • Inspire excellence for a lifetime

We Support Equal Opportunities

The Topeka Public Schools, Unified School District No. 501 is committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity. No person shall, on the basis of age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, national origin or ancestry be denied lawful access to any appropriate educational service, program, or activity provided by the school district. For students, the Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504 compliance coordinator is the General Counsel for the district. For employment, the EEO/AA and Title VII compliance officer is the general director of human resources. Compliance coordinators may be contacted at 624 S.W. 24th Street, Topeka, KS 66611-1294, (785) 295-3000. The clerk of the Board of Education has been designated to receive and redirect or handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, regulations, and procedures. The clerk may be contacted by calling (785) 295-3059 or by writing to 624 S.W. 24th Street, Topeka, Kansas 66611-1294.