Contacting the Right Person
Knowing who to reach out to can make a big difference. Whether you have questions, concerns, or need guidance, this quick guide will help you connect with the right person to support your child’s success.
- Case Manager
- Role: Coordinates and facilitates the IEP process and services for your child, collecting and processing relevant information.
- When to Contact: Reach out first if you have questions or concerns about your child’s IEP, services, or general progress.
- How to Contact: Find contact information in the IEP documentation or by calling the school's main office.
- Building Principal
- Role: Oversees special education services within the school, ensuring all students receive appropriate support.
- When to Contact: Contact if your concerns are not fully addressed by the case manager or if you have broader concerns about special education services.
- How to Contact: Reach the principal through the school’s main phone line or email, available on the school’s website.
- Principal Supervisor (PSSG)
- Role: Provides oversight and support to the building principal.
- When to Contact: Contact if your issue is unrelated to special education and remains unresolved after speaking with the case manager and building principal.
- How to Contact: Obtain contact information from the school's main office or the District’s website.
- District Special Education Administrator
- Role: Supports the special education program for their assigned school, ensuring compliance with federal and state laws and District policies.
- When to Contact: Reach out if concerns remain unresolved after speaking with the case manager and building principal.
- How to Contact: Find contact information on the District’s website or by calling the District’s main office.
- Director for Special Education for Compliance
- Role: Ensures the District adheres to all legal and regulatory requirements related to special education.
- When to Contact: Contact if your concern is related to compliance issues and remains unresolved.
- How to Contact: Contact information is available on the District’s website or by contacting the District’s main office.
- Director for Special Education for Instruction
- Role: Oversees instructional practices and programs within special education.
- When to Contact: Contact if your concern is related to instructional issues and remains unresolved.
- How to Contact: Find contact information on the District’s website or by calling the District’s main office.
- Executive Director for Special Education
- Role: Provides overall leadership and direction for the District’s special education programs.
- When to Contact: Contact if all other avenues have been exhausted and your concern remains unresolved.
- How to Contact: Contact information is available on the District’s website or by calling the District’s main office.
By following these steps, you can ensure your concerns are heard and addressed at the appropriate level. Effective communication is key to supporting your child's educational needs and ensuring their success.
Special Education Leadership and Administration
- Executive Director: Dr. Belinda Lujan-Lindsey, 719-234-1328
- Director for SPED - Compliance: Jaleesa Steward, 719-234-1375
- Director for SPED - Instruction: Sarah Ricci, 719-234-1371
- Special Education Administrator: Lisa Brandt, 719-234-1376
- ATES, DCCES, DCCMS, DCCHS, TdVA
- Special Education Administrator: Stacey Randle-Montoya, 719-234-1387
- AEES, AIES, FRES, HPES, MRMS, PIES, RHS
- Special Education Administrator: Jenny Swan, 719-234-1324
- CMS, CTES, CTMS, EHES, EWES, MVES, PCHS, RCES
- Special Education Administrator: Kendra Evers, 719-234-8514
- AAHS, AVHS, DVES, EMS, FHES, NSCA, RRES, VMS, VHS, WRES
- Special Education Administrator: Jessica Booth-Snider, 719-726-4547
- EXES, HSA, LHS, LPES, PHES, Private School, TMS
- Aspire Learning Academy Administrator: Taylor May, 719-234-1309
- Aspire & Bridges Programs
Special Education Facilitators
- Child Find (3-5 years old) Facilitator: Kelly Cluxton, 719-234-1755
- Instruction Facilitator, Elementary Resources: Andrea Farley, 719-234-8440
- Instruction Facilitator, Secondary Resources: KaLeigh Arthur, 719-234-8961
- Instruction Facilitator, SSN: Kathie Garner, 719-234-1370
- Instruction Facilitator, AN/CSD: Justin Chidester, 719-234-1315
Special Education Family Liaison
Our Family Liaison is here to support you, whether you have questions or need help finding resources. They are your go-to person for navigating special education and connecting with the right support.