Individualized Education Program (IEP)

Every child with a disability who attends public school and receives special education and related services must have an Individualized Education Program (IEP). An IEP is a document uniquely designed for one specific student, with the intention of improving educational results for that child. Each IEP must be created in compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and, in Colorado, the Exceptional Children’s Education Act (ECEA).

Parent Resources

Parent-specific information regarding the IEP process.

Procedural Safeguards Notice

This guide describes the Educational Rights of Parents and Due Process Procedures

Extended School Year (ESY)

This pamphlet defines and explains Extended School Year services for the parents of a child with disabilities.

Additional Information

Scheduling Training about the IEP or Special Education Processes

Nick Smosna
SPED Monitoring and Technical Assistance Consultant
Email Nick Smosna
303-548-5597

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