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These skills allow students to achieve personal and academic goals, identify and manage their emotions, and make responsible decisions.","\u003Ch2>Crisis Resources \u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>If you need help right away, these resources are available day or night.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>In the event of any mental health emergency, call 911.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>National Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-273-8255\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Colorado Crisis Services 1-844-493-TALK (8255)\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Ch2>District Supports for Student Wellness\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>School Counselors\u003C\u002Fstrong>: Counselors assist students with academic and achievement goals, post-secondary readiness skills, and social emotional wellness needs.  They work in collaboration with all stakeholders to maximize student success. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>\u003Ca  href=\"\u002Fparent-academy\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Parent Academy Sessions\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fstrong>: Free monthly workshops are provided for our families to stay informed about timely and relevant issues facing students and education.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Health Advisory Committee\u003C\u002Fstrong>: Healthy school teams support student wellness, good nutrition, and physical activity as part of the learning environment. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>\u003Ca  href=\"\u002Fstudent-supports\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Student Supports page\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fstrong>: A variety of supports are available for students in foster care, who are experiencing housing instability or homelessness, or in need of other services.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Ch2>Other Supports\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Ch3>Colorado Department of Education\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>\u003Ca  href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cde.state.co.us\u002Fcohealth\u002F2020_cas-comprehensive_health_standards_pgs_4_social_emotional_wellness\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Colorado Comprehensive Social and Emotional Wellness Standards\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3>RULER\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>RULER is a systematic approach to social and emotional learning developed at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence.  RULER tools are provided to all of our schools (PreK-12) and are available to families as well. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Ca  href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.rulerapproach.org\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Read more about RULER.\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Ca  href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.rulerapproach.org\u002Fruler-resources-for-families\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">RULER Resources for Families.\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3>Sources of Strength\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>The mission of Sources of Strength is to prevent suicide by increasing “help-seeking” behaviors and promoting connections between peers and caring adults.  Sources of Strength has been implemented at all of our secondary schools. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Ca  href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fsourcesofstrength.org\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Read more about Sources of Strength.\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3>Suicide Awareness Prevention\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>Secondary students participate in suicide awareness lessons provided by trained and licensed school personnel based on evidence-based strategies. Families are notified prior to these lessons occurring in your child’s classroom. \u003C\u002Fp>","student-wellness","2020-09-24T21:02:51.000Z","2026-01-04T14:54:07.290Z","2020-10-10T00:33:02.973Z",[],[],[],[],[400],{"category":401},{"title":19},[403,410],{"link":404},{"category":405,"type":406,"id":407,"title":408,"url":409,"description":14,"imageUrl":14,"expireDateTime":14,"trackingCode":14},"Safety & Security","Call to Action","0c8555fd-580f-11ea-94d0-098fbc44fa18","Report a Concern (Safe2Tell)","http:\u002F\u002Fsafe2tell.org",{"link":411},{"category":382,"type":383,"id":412,"title":413,"url":414,"description":39,"imageUrl":14,"expireDateTime":34,"trackingCode":39},"83fa9b30-484f-11ef-a037-917dfdd40b79","More about student wellness.","\u002Fstudent-supports\u002Fstudent-wellness\u002F",{"message":416},{"id":417,"title":78,"summary":418,"bodyHtml":419,"bodyJson":14,"status":325,"slug":420,"ownerOrganizationId":5,"publishDateTime":421,"modifiedDateTime":422,"expireDateTime":423,"translations":14,"images":424,"videos":425,"channels":426,"callsToAction":14,"categories":427,"links":432},"0f0d5470-28dd-11ef-8d5e-317425a27f7a","Students experiencing out-of-home placement are entitled to access our education system including transportation, meals and extra-curricular activities.","\u003Ch2>Contacting Us\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>If you are a caseworker requesting a Best Interest Determination (BID) meeting, please contact:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Aubrey Ranson\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fstrong>Special Populations Specialist\u003Cbr>Child Welfare Education Liaison\u003Cbr>O: 719.234.1362\u003Cbr>C: 719.246.0098\u003Cbr>\u003Ca  href=\"mailto:Aubrey.ranson@asd20.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">aubrey.ranson@asd20.org\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Educational Rights\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Academy District 20’s Special Populations Office supports students who have experienced out-of-home placement with education support outlined in the \u003Ca  href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ed.gov\u002Flaws-and-policy\u002Flaws-preschool-grade-12-education\u002Fevery-student-succeeds-act\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Every Student Succeeds Act\u003C\u002Fa> 42 U.S.C. § 675(1)(G)(ii). Under Title 1 Part A of The Elementary and Secondary Education Act and 22-32-138 C.R.S\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Students in Foster Care are entitled to the following educational rights:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3>Right to Remain in School of Origin\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>It is assumed to be in the best interest of the student to remain in their school of origin despite where the foster home is located. The “school of origin” means the school in which the student was enrolled at the time of each placement into foster care. The school of origin includes the designated receiving school at the next grade level for feeder school or zone patterns.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>If child welfare is considering a school change due to a foster care placement change, the student’s child welfare caseworker will arrange a Best Interest Determination (BID) meeting. A team will decide if the student should remain in the school of origin. Someone from the school who knows the student is required to be invited to the BID meeting.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>If the student is “stepping down” from a facility school, residential treatment facility, or secure detention facility, the student has the right to return to the school of origin. The term “school of origin” is defined flexibly to ensure students can attend the school where they have meaningful connections within the last two years.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Ch3>Right to Immediate Enrollment\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Schools are legally required to enroll students in school immediately when a school change is necessary.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Schools are legally required to enroll students even if the student lacks records (including birth certificate, Individualized Education Program or immunization records).\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>The previous school district is required to send records immediately (not to exceed five days).\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Ch3>Right to Transportation to School of Origin\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>When a student remains in the school of origin, school districts and county child welfare agencies are required to provide, arrange, and fund transportation to the student’s school of origin for the duration of time in foster care.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>School districts and county child welfare agencies are legally required to have a written transportation agreement. Contact the Child Welfare Education Liaison (CWEL) at the school district to inquire about transportation procedures. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Ch3>Right to Fee Waivers and Participation in Extra Curriculars\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>Colorado statute states: “An education provider in which a student in out-of-home placement is enrolled shall waive all fees that would otherwise be\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>assessed against the student, including but not limited to any general fees, fees for books, fees for lab work, fees for participation in school or extracurricular activities, and fees for before-school or after-school programs. The education provider shall not limit the opportunity of a student in out-of-home placement to participate in-school and extracurricular activities and before-school and after-school programs due to waiver of the participation fees.”  (C.R.S.22-32-138(7))\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Students are eligible to participate in any activity authorized under the Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) if a school change is not avoidable. Contact CHSAA for eligibility authorization.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Ch3>Categorically Eligible for Free Meals\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Students in foster care are categorically eligible for free meals for the duration of time in foster care. If a student was in the custody of the county or the state for even one day, they are eligible for free meals for the entire school year and thirty days into the next school year.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Child Welfare Education Liaisons (CWELs) at each school district receive notification from the county child welfare agency when a student is placed in foster care. This notification and\u002For verification from the CWEL is adequate documentation to provide free meals immediately. \u003Ca  href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.cde.state.co.us\u002Fdropoutprevention\u002Ffostercare_index\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Click here for a list of CWELs\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Ch3>Schools of Choice Considerations\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Students in foster care have the right to remain in their school of origin regardless of where the foster placement is located. Students do not have to go through a choice school process if they are remaining in their school of origin.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>If a student moves schools to where the foster placement is located, the student will follow the enrollment procedures of that school district. Note: students in foster care do not need to produce records for enrollment (see “right to immediate enrollment” section for more detail). \u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>If a student returns to their school of origin from a facility school, residential treatment facility or detention facility, the student does not have to engage in school of choice procedures within the district.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Ch3>Special Education Considerations\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) remains in place regardless of foster care status. Foster care situations are unique and there are multiple considerations related to IDEA and ESSA.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Students in foster care have a right to immediate enrollment as well as a Free and Appropriate Public Education. If it takes time for the school to arrange to meet a student’s special educational needs, the student must be provided educational services during the time it takes for the school to make these arrangements.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Ch3>School Safety Considerations\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>As a part of the right to immediate enrollment, if a student in foster care requires a school safety plan, educational services must be provided during the time that the safety plan is being developed.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Where Can I Learn More?\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>\u003Ca  href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cde.state.co.us\u002Fstudentsupport\u002Ffostercare_index\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Foster Care Education at the Colorado Department of Education\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3>Governing District Policies:\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Ca  href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fgo.boarddocs.com\u002Fco\u002Fasd20\u002FBoard.nsf\u002FPublic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">JFABE: Students in Foster Care\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Ca  href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fgo.boarddocs.com\u002Fco\u002Fasd20\u002FBoard.nsf\u002FPublic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">JFABE R: Students in Foster Care Procedure\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Ch3>Related District Policies:\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Ca  href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fgo.boarddocs.com\u002Fco\u002Fasd20\u002FBoard.nsf\u002FPublic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">JH: Student Absences and Excuses\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Ca  href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fgo.boarddocs.com\u002Fco\u002Fasd20\u002FBoard.nsf\u002FPublic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">JQ: Student Fees\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Ca  href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fgo.boarddocs.com\u002Fco\u002Fasd20\u002FBoard.nsf\u002FPublic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">JFAA R: Admission of Student Procedure\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Ca  href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fgo.boarddocs.com\u002Fco\u002Fasd20\u002FBoard.nsf\u002FPublic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">JFB: Admission of Students\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Ca  href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fgo.boarddocs.com\u002Fco\u002Fasd20\u002FBoard.nsf\u002FPublic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">EF: Child Nutrition\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>EEA E1: Transportation Service Parameters\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>","students-in-foster-care-2024-06-12","2024-06-12T16:58:57.719Z","2026-01-04T14:55:57.020Z","2040-06-01T16:58:57.719Z",[],[],[],[428,430],{"category":429},{"title":24},{"category":431},{"title":9},[433,437,442],{"link":434},{"category":382,"type":383,"id":435,"title":436,"url":80,"description":39,"imageUrl":14,"expireDateTime":34,"trackingCode":39},"6578cbf0-28e2-11ef-8d5e-317425a27f7a","Read more about educational rights for students in Foster Care.",{"link":438},{"category":40,"type":33,"id":439,"title":440,"url":441,"description":39,"imageUrl":14,"expireDateTime":34,"trackingCode":39},"191710a0-4845-11ef-a037-917dfdd40b79","Community Resource Directory - English","https:\u002F\u002Fasd20websitestorage.blob.core.windows.net\u002Fwebsite-files\u002FAcademy-District-20\u002FASD20%20Community%20Resource%20Directory%20-%20English.pdf",{"link":443},{"category":40,"type":33,"id":444,"title":445,"url":446,"description":39,"imageUrl":14,"expireDateTime":34,"trackingCode":39},"f93b3e00-4844-11ef-a037-917dfdd40b79","Community Resource Directory - Spanish","https:\u002F\u002Fasd20websitestorage.blob.core.windows.net\u002Fwebsite-files\u002FAcademy-District-20\u002FASD20%20Community%20Resource%20Directory%20-%20Spanish.pdf",{"message":448},{"id":449,"title":66,"summary":450,"bodyHtml":451,"bodyJson":14,"status":325,"slug":452,"ownerOrganizationId":5,"publishDateTime":453,"modifiedDateTime":454,"expireDateTime":455,"translations":14,"images":456,"videos":457,"channels":458,"callsToAction":14,"categories":459,"links":464},"5f4745b0-28db-11ef-8d5e-317425a27f7a","Students and families who are experiencing housing instability and homelessness have access to programs that can provide access to education, transportation, meals and more.","\u003Ch2>McKinney-Vento Education for Homeless Children and Youth\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act is the primary piece of legislation related to the education of children and youth experiencing homelessness. Specific provisions ensure the enrollment, accessibility, and educational stability for students lacking a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The McKinney-Vento Act defines homeless children as any child or youth who lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence including:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Those who are sharing the housing of other persons due to loss of housing, economic hardship,\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>are living in motels, hotels, trailer parks, or camping grounds due to the lack of alternative adequate accommodations;\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>are living in emergency or transitional shelters; or are abandoned in hospitals;\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Those who have a primary nighttime residence that is a public or private place not designed as a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Those who are living in cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned buildings, substandard housing, bus or train stations, or similar settings; and\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Those identified by the \u003Ca  href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cde.state.co.us\u002Fmigrant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Migrant Education Program\u003C\u002Fa> (as defined in section 1309 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965) who qualify as homeless because the children are living in circumstances described in the bullet points above\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Ch2>Unaccompanied Homeless Youth\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>In addition to defining homelessness, the McKinney-Vento Act defines unaccompanied youth as youth who fit the definition of homeless and are \"not in the physical custody of a parent or guardian\" [42 U.S.C. § 11434a (6)].\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Who is considered an Unaccompanied Youth?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>A student whose living situation qualifies under the McKinney-Vento Act and is not in the physical custody of a parent or guardian.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Students can be in the legal custody of their parents and still qualify if their living situation fits the qualification criteria under McKinney-Vento.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong>Goals of the Initiative\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>The objectives of McKinney-Vento Homeless Education program are to increase the access, stability, and educational success of children and youth experiencing homelessness. Eligibility is student-centered. Case-by-case determinations are made by the homeless education liaison at the district level and based on the primary nighttime residence. The overall intent of the McKinney Education for Homeless Children & Youth Grant is to remove all educational barriers facing homeless children and youth with emphasis on educational enrollment, attendance, and success.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong>Qualification\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>If you think your living situation may qualify your student(s) for support, fill out our \u003Ca  href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fforms.office.com\u002Fpages\u002Fresponsepage.aspx?id=zcp1lGYYyky2X9rtmQDNB_yRTuUYm15Bk5rvhkhLRj5UOUgxTzZLV1NTNFNXNjk3NU4xTzVFVE9QWS4u&route=shorturl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Student Residency Questionnaire\u003C\u002Fa> to begin the qualification process.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>If you require additional assistance, please reach out to our liaisons for qualification.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Aubrey Ranson\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Cbr>Special Populations Specialist\u003Cbr>O: 719.234.1362\u003Cbr>C: 719.246.0098\u003Cbr>\u003Ca  href=\"mailto:Aubrey.ranson@asd20.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">aubrey.ranson@asd20.org\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Heidi Solis\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Cbr>Title III Community Liaison\u003Cbr>O: 719.234.1385\u003Cbr>C: 719.822.4857\u003Cbr>\u003Ca  href=\"mailto:Heidi.Solis@asd20.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">heidi.Solis@asd20.org\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>Guardianship Form (in development)\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>Notification to Parents and Students of Rights Concerning Student Education Records\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>ASD20 Administrative policy JRA\u002FJRC E-1 states “The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and Colorado law afford parents\u002Fguardians (parents) and students over 18 years of age (eligible students) certain rights with respect to the student's education records, as follows:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The right to request the amendment of the student's education records that the parent or eligible student believes are inaccurate, misleading or otherwise in violation of the student's privacy rights. See JRA\u002FJRC-R.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>If you are an unaccompanied homeless youth and would like to request an amendment to your education record, please fill out the following form.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cem>Form under development\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Governing District Policies:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Ca  href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fgo.boarddocs.com\u002Fco\u002Fasd20\u002FBoard.nsf\u002Fgoto?open&id=C54Q456465B7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">JRA\u002FJRC: Student Records\u002FRelease of Information on Students\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Ca  href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fgo.boarddocs.com\u002Fco\u002Fasd20\u002FBoard.nsf\u002Fgoto?open&id=975N3M5D8284\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">JRA\u002FJRC E 1: Student Records\u002FRelease of Information on Students\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Ca  href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fgo.boarddocs.com\u002Fco\u002Fasd20\u002FBoard.nsf\u002Fgoto?open&id=975N7T5E4100\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">JRA\u002FJRC R: Student Records\u002FRelease of Information on Students Procedure\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>Caregiver Enrollment Form\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>\u003Ca  href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fasd20.sharepoint.com\u002F:b:\u002Fr\u002Fsites\u002FLS-SpecialPopulations-SpecialPopulationsSpecialist\u002FShared%20Documents\u002FSpecial%20Populations%20Specialist\u002FRegistration\u002FCaregiver%20Authorization%20Form.pdf?csf=1&web=1&e=vYOY6G&xsdata=MDV8MDJ8cGF1bC5ob2xsZW5kb3JmZXJAYXNkMjAub3JnfDZmYWI1MTkyZTAyMTQzZTBlM2FkMDhkYzhlZWVmMWVhfDk0NzVjYWNkMTg2NjRjY2FiNjVmZGFlZDk5MDBjZDA3fDB8MHw2Mzg1NDI0MDQxMTk1ODM2OTN8VW5rbm93bnxUV0ZwYkdac2IzZDhleUpXSWpvaU1DNHdMakF3TURBaUxDSlFJam9pVjJsdU16SWlMQ0pCVGlJNklrMWhhV3dpTENKWFZDSTZNbjA9fDB8fHw%3d&sdata=RWR3aU9WRTN5RTlRTE9CU251SlpDNHhra2tLQStKNngzQ3JKbTN2Rnpycz0%3d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Caregiver Authorization Form.pdf\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong>Resources for Unaccompanied Homeless Youth\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Unaccompanied Youth often are living in doubled-up situations, are couch surfing without a constant and predictable place to sleep every night and are entirely dependent on the kindness of others. These youths are among the most vulnerable, as they are dealing with the crises of homelessness without a safe, supportive parent or guardian.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong>FAFSA\u002FCAFSA\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Unaccompanied youth experiencing homelessness, and unaccompanied youth who are self-supporting and at risk of homelessness, face many challenges in completing the FAFSA®. Under the Higher Education Act, these students are considered independent students and do not need to include parental information on the FAFSA. \u003Ca  href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ffsapartners.ed.gov\u002Fknowledge-center\u002Flibrary\u002Fdear-colleague-letters\u002F2023-04-14\u002Funaccompanied-homeless-youth-determinations-update\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Guidance\u003C\u002Fa> from the U.S. Department of Education announced changes to financial aid processes for youth experiencing homelessness resulting from the FAFSA Simplification Act. These changes became effective with the 2023-24 FAFSA. See SchoolHouse Connection’s \u003Ca  href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fschoolhouseconnection.org\u002Farticle\u002Ffinancial-aid-for-youth-who-are-homeless-or-at-risk-of-homelessness-and-on-their-own\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Financial Aid for Youth Who are Homeless and On Their Own page\u003C\u002Fa> and \u003Ca  href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fschoolhouseconnection.org\u002Farticle\u002Fnavigating-financial-aid-for-homeless-students-a-fafsa-screening-tool-for-high-school-counselors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">FAFSA page\u003C\u002Fa> for more information.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Ca  href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nasfaa.org\u002Fuploads\u002Fdocuments\u002FTip_Sheet_for_Unaccompanied_Homeless_Youth.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Tip Sheet for Unaccompanied Homeless Youth (UHY)\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>Financial Aid Success Toolkit (F.A.S.T)\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>\u003Ca  href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fasd20.sharepoint.com\u002F:b:\u002Fr\u002Fsites\u002FLS-SpecialPopulations-SpecialPopulationsSpecialist\u002FShared%20Documents\u002FSpecial%20Populations%20Specialist\u002FFAFSA%20forms\u002F2023-2024_FAST_Guide_%20(2).pdf?csf=1&web=1&e=YILIlT&xsdata=MDV8MDJ8cGF1bC5ob2xsZW5kb3JmZXJAYXNkMjAub3JnfDZmYWI1MTkyZTAyMTQzZTBlM2FkMDhkYzhlZWVmMWVhfDk0NzVjYWNkMTg2NjRjY2FiNjVmZGFlZDk5MDBjZDA3fDB8MHw2Mzg1NDI0MDQxMTk1NTg5Njh8VW5rbm93bnxUV0ZwYkdac2IzZDhleUpXSWpvaU1DNHdMakF3TURBaUxDSlFJam9pVjJsdU16SWlMQ0pCVGlJNklrMWhhV3dpTENKWFZDSTZNbjA9fDB8fHw%3d&sdata=azN1a1UxMFd3L0E5Sy8wcFZwRzl0L29HYzlZc00rMU9LaHQvR3l3czIwbz0%3d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">2023-2024_FAST Guide.pdf\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Ca  href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fasd20.sharepoint.com\u002F:b:\u002Fr\u002Fsites\u002FLS-SpecialPopulations-SpecialPopulationsSpecialist\u002FShared%20Documents\u002FSpecial%20Populations%20Specialist\u002FFAFSA%20forms\u002F2023-2024_FAST_Guide_%20(2)_SPL.pdf?csf=1&web=1&e=ErtjT6&xsdata=MDV8MDJ8cGF1bC5ob2xsZW5kb3JmZXJAYXNkMjAub3JnfDZmYWI1MTkyZTAyMTQzZTBlM2FkMDhkYzhlZWVmMWVhfDk0NzVjYWNkMTg2NjRjY2FiNjVmZGFlZDk5MDBjZDA3fDB8MHw2Mzg1NDI0MDQxMTk1NjUxOTl8VW5rbm93bnxUV0ZwYkdac2IzZDhleUpXSWpvaU1DNHdMakF3TURBaUxDSlFJam9pVjJsdU16SWlMQ0pCVGlJNklrMWhhV3dpTENKWFZDSTZNbjA9fDB8fHw%3d&sdata=NnRpbFBzaXZvQXB3VHJQd2VTS1pudldram1VU0Q1ZzVpbTVqZmtpMjZsdz0%3d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">2023-2024_FAST Guide SPL.pdf\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Contact ASD20’s liaisons to obtain the FAFSA Verification Form.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Aubrey Ranson\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Cbr>Special Populations Specialist\u003Cbr>O: 719.234.1362\u003Cbr>C: 719.246.0098\u003Cbr>\u003Ca  href=\"mailto:Aubrey.ranson@asd20.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">aubrey.ranson@asd20.org\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Heidi Solis\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Cbr>Title III Community Liaison\u003Cbr>O: 719.234.1385\u003Cbr>C: 719.822.4857\u003Cbr>\u003Ca  href=\"mailto:Heidi.Solis@asd20.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">heidi.Solis@asd20.org\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong>Rights and Responsibilities\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>The overall intent of the McKinney Education for Homeless Children & Youth Program is to remove all educational barriers facing homeless children and youth with an emphasis on educational enrollment, attendance, and success.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The McKinney-Vento Act is a federal law that provides rights and services to families and students who lack “a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence.” [1]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>A fixed residence is stationary, permanent, and not subject to change.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>A regular residence is used on a regular (i.e., nightly) basis.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>An adequate residence is sufficient for meeting both the physical and psychological needs typically met in home environments.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Adequate housing is habitable, accessible, culturally appropriate, and safe.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp>Some of the living situations that qualify under this definition are:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Staying in a shelter (Individual, youth, or family shelter)\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Doubled up due to economic hardship with family or friends.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Unsheltered (cars, parks, campgrounds, etc.)\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Hotel\u002FMotel or transitional housing\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>And many other situations that may be fixed and regular, but not adequate (i.e., utilities are off, space is too small for the number of people, pest infestation)\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp>McKinney-Vento-eligible students have the right to [2]:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>A McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Liaison in every school district who has the skills and capacity to carry out the duties of the position. Access to the liaison is confidential [3]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Identification of children and youth experiencing homelessness through outreach and coordination activities\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Immediate enrollment with full and equal opportunity to succeed in school\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Choice between the neighborhood school or the school of origin (school last enrolled in or attended), when reasonable and necessary\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Transportation to the school of origin (including preschool), when reasonable and necessary\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Immediate access to free school meals and educational and extracurricular services for which they are eligible\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Waiver of all school fees, defined as any fee paid to the school or district [4]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Automatic eligibility for Title I, Part A of Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 [5]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Referrals to health care, dental, mental health and substance abuse, housing, and other appropriate services\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Unaccompanied youth are informed of their status as independent students on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Ch3>Governing District Policies\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Ca  href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fgo.boarddocs.com\u002Fco\u002Fasd20\u002FBoard.nsf\u002Fgoto?open&id=CT7SHX71B191\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">JFABD: Homeless Students\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Ca  href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fgo.boarddocs.com\u002Fco\u002Fasd20\u002FBoard.nsf\u002Fgoto?open&id=C48NBH5C57EE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">JQ: Student Fees\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Ca  href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fgo.boarddocs.com\u002Fco\u002Fasd20\u002FBoard.nsf\u002Fgoto?open&id=CT7SHV71ADC4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">JFAA R: Admission of Student Procedure\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Ca  href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fgo.boarddocs.com\u002Fco\u002Fasd20\u002FBoard.nsf\u002Fgoto?open&id=9X4C7H727359\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">EF: Child Nutrition\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Ca  href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fgo.boarddocs.com\u002Fco\u002Fasd20\u002FBoard.nsf\u002Fgoto?open&id=CFVSJC72E4C6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">EEA E1: Transportation Service Parameters\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Ch3>References:\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>[1] 42 U.S.C § 11434a(2)\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>[2] 42 U.S.C § 11434g(1)(F)(ii)\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>[3] 42 U.S.C § 11434 g(3)(G)\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>[4] 42 U.S.C § 11434 g(1)(F)(iii)\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>[5] 42 U.S.C § 11434 g(6)(A)(x)(III)\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Ch3>Additional Legal References:\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>42 U.S.C. §§ 11431-11435 (McKinney Homeless Assistance Act)\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>C.R.S. § 22-1-102 (residence of child)\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>C.R.S. § 22-1-102.5 (definition of homeless child)\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>C.R.S. § 22-20-107.5 (district residence of a child with a disability)\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>C.R.S. § 22-32-109(1) (DD) (Board duties)\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>C.R.S. § 22-33-103.5 (attendance of homeless children)\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong>Dispute procedures\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act requires states and school districts to follow a dispute resolution process when parents, guardians, or unaccompanied youth and schools or local educational agencies (LEAs) or school districts disagree on the enrollment or educational placement (school selection) of homeless children and youth.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The dispute resolution process is intended to represent each party’s views for objective consideration so that disagreements can be brought to closure expeditiously. During the dispute process, the law requires that the LEA allow the child or youth to attend the school that the parents or guardians wish their child to attend, or that the unaccompanied youth wishes to attend, to minimize educational disruption.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>When a dispute arises under the McKinney-Vento Act, the law requires the following minimum procedures:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Col>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>The child or youth “shall be immediately admitted to the school in which enrollment is sought, pending resolution of the dispute” [42 U.S.C. § 11432(g)(3)(E)(i)]. As students must be enrolled in school pending a dispute, the local liaison must ensure that unaccompanied youth are immediately enrolled in the school [42 U.S.C. § 11432 (g)(3)(E)(iv)]. Students have the right to participate fully in school and receive all services which they would normally receive, including transportation services.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>The parent, guardian, or unaccompanied youth must be provided with a written explanation of the school’s decision regarding school selection or enrollment, including the rights of the parent, guardian, or youth to appeal the decision [42 U.S.C. § 11432 (g)(3)(E)(ii)]. In addition, any time a student is sent “to a school other than the school of origin or the school requested,” the LEA must provide a written explanation of its decision and an explanation of the right to appeal, whether or not the placement is disputed [42 U.S.C. § 11432 (g)(3)(B)(ii)]. In the case of an unaccompanied homeless youth, the notice explaining the decision and the right to appeal are provided directly to the youth [42 U.S.C. § 11432 (g)(3)(B)(iii)].\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>The child, youth, parent, or guardian must be referred to the local homeless liaison, who will carry out the dispute resolution process as quickly as possible [42 U.S.C. § 11432 (g) (3)(E)(iii)].\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Fol>\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>","mckinneyvento-homeless-education-2024-06-12","2024-06-12T16:46:53.323Z","2026-01-04T14:55:25.649Z","2040-06-30T16:46:53.323Z",[],[],[],[460,462],{"category":461},{"title":24},{"category":463},{"title":9},[465,470,474,476],{"link":466},{"category":382,"type":406,"id":467,"title":468,"url":469,"description":39,"imageUrl":14,"expireDateTime":34,"trackingCode":39},"95422970-4841-11ef-a037-917dfdd40b79","Qualification Form","https:\u002F\u002Fforms.office.com\u002Fpages\u002Fresponsepage.aspx?id=zcp1lGYYyky2X9rtmQDNB_yRTuUYm15Bk5rvhkhLRj5UOUgxTzZLV1NTNFNXNjk3NU4xTzVFVE9QWS4u&route=shorturl",{"link":471},{"category":382,"type":383,"id":472,"title":473,"url":68,"description":39,"imageUrl":14,"expireDateTime":34,"trackingCode":39},"c4489b20-28e1-11ef-8d5e-317425a27f7a","Find out more about the McKinney-Vento act.",{"link":475},{"category":40,"type":33,"id":439,"title":440,"url":441,"description":39,"imageUrl":14,"expireDateTime":34,"trackingCode":39},{"link":477},{"category":40,"type":33,"id":444,"title":445,"url":446,"description":39,"imageUrl":14,"expireDateTime":34,"trackingCode":39},{"message":479},{"id":480,"title":481,"summary":482,"bodyHtml":483,"bodyJson":14,"status":325,"slug":484,"ownerOrganizationId":5,"publishDateTime":485,"modifiedDateTime":486,"expireDateTime":487,"translations":14,"images":488,"videos":489,"channels":490,"callsToAction":14,"categories":491,"links":494},"1e20e470-9527-11ef-84c9-956918f77e53","Justice-Engaged Students in Education","Supports for youth in the Juvenile Justice System.","\u003Ch2>Justice-Engaged Students\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>In July 2024, Colorado’s General Assembly passed HB24-1216.  The bill defines a justice-engaged student as a student who is involved in the criminal justice system in any capacity, including, but not limited to, adjudication, probation, ticketing, detention, diversion, commitment, or community supervision.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Justice-Engaged Student’s Bill of Rights\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>C.R.S. 22-108-103: HB 24-1216 establishes the following bill of rights for justice engaged students.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>With respect to education, a justice-engaged student has the right to:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Provision of alternative solutions to a general education, including, but not limited to, appropriate available alternate education programs.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Prompt enrollment or re-enrollment no later than 10 business days after the first request to the local education provider, so long as the student is eligible for enrollment, as determined by the local education provider.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Appropriate credit for coursework completed while justice-engaged, and for that coursework to be applied toward graduation or school continuation.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>A plan for graduation, developed with the justice-engaged student, the student's family, caregiver or advocate and clarify requirements to allow the student to complete the high school graduation requirements at the earliest possible date. A clearly defined and documented plan for graduation upon re-entry, reenrollment, or continuation with a local education provider.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Privacy, including privacy when related to diversion, probation or questioning about a crime at a local education provider and not in view of the student’s peers.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Protection by the federal \"Individuals with Disabilities Act\", section 504 of the federal \"Rehabilitation Act of 1973\", applicable foster care regulations, and the federal \"McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act\".\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Create evidence of and be evaluated for giftedness.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Participation in school activities or career readiness pathways in accordance with rules promulgated by the State Board.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>If you are aware of or are a Justice-Engaged Student, please contact:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Ca  href=\"mailto:jennifer.duarte@asd20.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Jennifer Duarte\u003C\u002Fa>, Director for Special Populations\u003C\u002Fp>","justice-engaged-students-in-education-2024-10-28","2024-10-28T12:21:11.351Z","2026-01-04T14:54:55.498Z","2040-10-01T12:21:11.351Z",[],[],[],[492],{"category":493},{"title":9},[495],{"link":496},{"category":382,"type":383,"id":497,"title":498,"url":499,"description":39,"imageUrl":14,"expireDateTime":34,"trackingCode":39},"b3f84470-9527-11ef-84c9-956918f77e53","More about supports for justice engaged students.","\u002Fstudent-supports\u002Fjustice-engaged-students\u002F",[],{"id":502,"title":503,"slug":504,"shortName":39,"abbreviation":39,"description":505,"linkUrl":39,"linkLabel":39,"contactName":39,"contactEmail":506,"contactPhone":507,"contactFax":39,"officeHours":508,"buildingName":509,"addressStreet":510,"addressCity":511,"addressState":512,"addressZip":513},"306a5110-dce9-11f0-af39-1d31f6919ab8","Special Populations","special-populations","We are committed to meeting the unique needs of each student, provides visionary leadership and strategic support to maximize the growth and well-being of each individual through collaborative partnerships with educators and the community.","help@asd20.org","(719) 234-1313","8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday","Education and Administration Center","1110 Chapel Hills Dr.","Colorado Springs","CO","80920","\nbody {\n\n}\n\n",1775234750237]