Located on an 80-acre hillside campus in Greater Columbus, MTSO provides theological education and leadership in pursuit of a just, sustainable and generative world. Students representing 15 denominations study at MTSO. MTSO offers six graduate degrees: Master of Divinity, Master of Arts in Counseling Ministries, Master of Arts in Practical Theology, Master of Arts in Social Justice, Master of Theological Studies and Doctor of Ministry. The campus is home to academic and worship facilities, student residences, walking trails and MTSO's Seminary Hill Farm, which offers theology, ecology and good food for all.

A Grade Ahead's advanced learning system provides the skills students need to become confident, capable learners who succeed in school and in life. Unlike traditional tutoring services that rely on drills and memorization, A Grade Ahead's educational enrichment programs promote critical thinking and problem solving while building essential skills. Through our after-school learning centers (which we call Enrichment Academies) and our Enrichment at Home program, A Grade Ahead's state-of-the-art curriculum challenges students to a higher academic standard than they receive in school. Our comprehensive approach offers test-taking strategies and intensive preparation for standardized tests. Part of what makes A Grade Ahead such a great program are the dedicated teachers that we have in the classroom and developing the curriculum. All teachers must have completed at least three years of college and must pass a rigorous assessment in order to be qualified to teach at A Grade Ahead. Once hired, our teachers go through a training process in which they shadow current teachers, both inside and outside the classroom, and have a Lead Teacher as a mentor. After training is complete the fun can begin!

Orion Education & Training (formerly SCKESC) is one of seven service agencies in the state of Kansas designed to furnish more efficient and/or economical services to maximize educational opportunities for Kansas students. Service centers also act as liaisons between local districts and Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE). We also provide corporate organizations with a wide range of training services including human resources consulting and professional development. Our mission is to provide quality, cost-effective, progressive educational services that are relevant and responsive through positive relationships and open communication. Benefits to Schools * Save schools money through cost-effective cooperatives, centralized services, and pooled resources. * Provide specialized services otherwise unavailable. * Secure new resources for the region. * Provide leadership for innovative educational and administrative practices. * Build networks and cooperative arrangements among districts and other agencies. * Link schools with state and national educational resources. * Serve as liaison between schools, KSDE, and other agencies. Governance: Orion Education & Training is governed by a seven-member Board of Directors, one member appointed by each of the seven sponsoring school districts. Non-Discrimination Policy: Orion does not discriminate in admission to, access to, or operation of its programs, services, or activities. Contact Kris Misak, Affirmative Action/ADA Office, at 620-584-3300.