Special Education Updates
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2016 Pikes Peak Interagency Transition Team Directory
Posted by Linda Koch on 5/18/2016The Pikes Peak Interagency Transition Team was created in 1992 when transition services were mandated by the State, and transition coordinators needed to tell families what resources were available. The PPITT has evolved so that agencies and providers can stay updated, connected and to network. PPITT also publishes an annual resource directory and hosts an annual resource fair. In addition, PPITT has a listserv where events, etc. are posted and forwarded by members.
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Transitions Community Agency
Posted by Linda Koch on 4/28/2016Please view the attached flyer with information regarding the Transitions program (Students 18-21 years old)
Transitions Community Agency Information
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BlueStar Guide: Community Resource for Autism Asperger Connection
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Special Needs Parent Toolkit (Military Families)
Posted by Linda Koch on 5/6/2015The Department of Defense Special Needs Parent Tool Kit has comprehensive information and tools that are geared toward helping military families with children with special needs navigate the maze of medical and special education services, community support, benefits and entitlements.Comments (0)(122)
Special Education Overview
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Our special education teams and services work to keep you informed of and supported in the educational trends related to standards-based instruction, accommodations, and classroom assessment for students with a disability.
Highly effective school environments prioritize the academic achievement and social skills of all students.
We identify research-based strategies and practices that support positive behavioral outcomes for all students. Implementation of effective strategies and best practices within a variety of host settings, improves school climate and student outcomes.
Accommodations play an important role in educational settings, particularly for students whose disabilities interfere with performing learning task (such as reading a book, taking notes in class, or writing an essay) or testing tasks (such as getting through the items within the time limit or filling in the circles on a multiple-choice test). A critical part of teaching and assessing students with disabilities, then, is providing them with accommodations that support learning and that support their ability to show what they know and can do.”
It is our goal to provide educators and administrators current information and resources in the areas of instructional accommodations and assessment for students with a disability. Please contact your district or school special education teams to take advantage of state guidance documents, professional development training opportunities and other resources designed to support all students with a documented need, including students with a disability.
Preschool Special Education
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Preschool special education is a state and federal mandated program for three- and four-year-old children who meet state eligibility criteria of developmental delay or disability and are experiencing challenges in their learning and development. A child is eligible if they have a significant delay in one or more areas of development, such as learning, speaking or playing. Eligible children are entitled to a free appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment. This means that the required preschool services are to be provided in the least restrictive setting at no cost to parents.
Child Find
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Child Find is the process of identifying and assessing children from birth to 21 years old who may have developmental delays, be at risk of having a developmental delay due to a diagnosed medical condition, or who have an educational disability. Our team may consist of an early childhood special educator, speech pathologist, school psychologist, and/or school nurse. We also provide audiological, motor and behavioral services as needed.For children birth up to age three, our Child Find process is done in collaboration with The Resource Exchange. For children ages three to five years old, parents can speak with their child's teacher. For middle school and high school students, parents can meet with the school psychologist or counselor.
| Dr. Jean Rice Director of Special Education Phone: 719.495.1116
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| Linda Koch Special Education Administrative Assistant; Records Requests Phone: 719.494.8932
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| David Hurley Special Education Coordinator iConnect Zone Phone:
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| Emily Leschisin Special Education Coordinator Falcon Zone Phone: 719.494.8935
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| Tami Matthews Special Education Coordinator Sand Creek Zone Phone:
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| Sheryl Montoya Special Education Coordinator Power Zone Phone:
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| Meghan McEvoy Child Find Coordinator Phone: 719.494.8715
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| Lisa Amthor Special Education Program Specialist Phone: 719.495.1149 ext. 1050
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| Cyndi Little Assistive Technology SWAAAC Coordinator Phone: 719.210.2443
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| Patsy Prettyman Special Education Nurse Team Lead Phone: 719.452.1354
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| Jill Miller Special Education Motor Team Lead Phone:
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| Jane Moon Special Education School Psychologist Team Lead Phone:
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| Jamie Mendell Special Education SLP Team Co-Lead Phone: 719.495.1149 ext 4228
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| Heather Salas Special Education SLP Team Co-Lead Phone:
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| Dr. Nancy Lemmond Executive Director of Individualized Education Phone: 719.494.8933
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