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: Julie Cassano, 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
CTES, CTMS, EHES, EWES, PCHS
Special Education Administrator: Kendra Evers, 719-234-8514
AAHS, DVES, EMS, FHES, RRES, WRES
Special Education Administrator: Jessica Booth-Snider, 719-726-4547
Bridges, EXES, LHS, LPES, PHES, TMS
Special Education Adminstrator: TBH
VMS/VHS, RCES, CMS, AVHS, MVES
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: Justin Chidester, 719-234-1315
Instruction Facilitator, SSN: Kathie Garner, 719-234-1370
Instruction Facilitator, AN: TBH
Instruction Facilitator, CSD: Jennifer Esquibel, 719-234-8393
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.