Special Education
PHILOSOPHY
LPS places a high value on supporting every student to meet their learning potential. Students with disabilities, preschool through age 21, receive support in all district schools. A priority is to include every student in general education while recognizing and meeting individual needs through special education resources.
CHILD FIND PROCESS (LPS Child Find)
LPS Child Find Team provides free developmental screenings for newborns and children up to five years of age who show delays in development that could interfere with their education and learning. Families must live within the District boundaries to access these services.
IDENTIFICATION
All LPS schools provide identification services to determine a student’s eligibility for special education services. If you are concerned about your child, please contact your school directly.
Identification Podcast for Parents
SERVICES
Each school site has a Learning Support Services team of professionals that can vary according to the needs of students in the building. Additionally, the District has a variety of center-based programs designed to provide more intensive support.
Special Education
Special Services Accountability Committee (SSAC)
Community Resource Fair Vendor Links
Ability Specialists - www.AbilitySpecialists.com
Adams Camp - www.adamscamp.org
Developmental Pathways - www.dpcolo.org
Easter Seals - www.eastersealscolorado.org
GoldStar Learning - www.gsloinc.com
Highlands Ranch Therapeutic Recreation - www.hrcaonline.org/classes-camps-activities/therapeutic-recreation
National Sports Center for the Disabled - www.nscd.org
REVEL - www.RevelinLife.org
Spectrum - www.spectrumco.com
Stepping Stone Support Center - www.steppingstonesupportcenter.com
Wellspring Community - www.weAREwellspring.org
Parent Resources/Workshops - Parent Workshops 2019-2020 Parent Workshop Handouts 2018-19