Special Education Data

ESSU Data Management System 

The Data Management System (DMS) is a single sign-on system that assists Administrative Units (AUs) in meeting accountability requirements for Special Education and Gifted Education.

Determinations

The Determination page contains information and links to both Colorado's level of determination and Local Educational Agency (LEA) or Administrative Unit (AU) Determinations

State Performance Plan / Annual Performance Report

The IDEA requires each state to develop a state performance plan/annual performance report (SPP/APR) that evaluates the state’s efforts to implement the requirements and purposes of the IDEA and describes how the state will improve its implementation.

The SPP/APR includes indicators that measure child and family outcomes and other indicators that measure compliance with the requirements of the IDEA. 

Indicator Data

The SPP/APR contains measurable and rigorous targets across17 indicators. Visit the Indicator data section to learn more. 

Public Reporting of Special Education Data

The Public Reporting of Special Education Data page includes 

Orla Bolger
Supervisor, Special Education Data Team
Email Orla Bolger
720-921-0524

Josh Fails
Online Project Coordinator (DMS) & Data Consultant
Email Josh Fails
720-618-0538

Annie Haberkorn
Special Education Compliance Data Specialist
Email Annie Haberkorn
720-968-0425