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Manitou Springs District 14 Special Education Services
Manitou Springs School District is dedicated to the belief that all students should be prepared to enter “life after High School” with as great a level of independence as possible. To this end, we provide a continuum of services based on student need that capitalizes on their strengths while supporting their challenges.
Students qualify for special education supports and services through a standardized process. This process is directed by Federal and State law and utilizes a variety of assessments and observations to ensure accuracy.
Parents are an integral part of the special education process. Their knowledge and opinion is important in assessment, placement and services. No student is assessed for special education services without the consent of the legal guardian.
Not all students who have a diagnosed disability will qualify for special education services. If your student has a diagnosis from a source other than the school district, contact the school to determine how their needs will be met.
Services will be provided in the least restrictive environment (LRE) possible. This means that all students, regardless of disability, are considered to be general education students first and will be placed in classes with typical peers to the fullest extent practicable.
Services for students are as diverse as the students themselves. No decision is ever based on a label or their defined disability. Each building team works hard to ensure that the support plan is truly individual.
If a student qualifies for special education services, timely reporting of progress on goals should be expected.
Staff Contacts Information Ute Pass Elementary 719-685-2227 Manitou Springs High School 719-685-2195 |
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Special Education
MSSD 14 is dedicated to the belief that all students should be prepared to enter “life after High School” with as great a level of independence as possible.
Gifted Education
Students whose abilities, talents, and potential for accomplishment are so exceptional or developmentally advanced that they require special provisions to meet their educational needs
English Language Learners
All students who come to Colorado schools speaking a language other that English are screened to determine their English proficiency.
General Education Initiatives
We believes that all students can learn when appropriate supports are in place. Each building has a mechanism to problem solve for student success.
Ute Pass Elementary
Ute Pass Elementary School, serves the historic communities of Cascade, Chipita Park, Green Mountain Falls, and Crystola.
Manitou Springs Elementary
MSES is a relationships-based school based on the development of the whole child-
Manitou Springs Middle School
MSMS is a diverse community of approximately 345 students and 40 adults. -
Manitou Springs High School
Families have been making the choice to send their students to MSHS for more than 100 years. 
MSSD14 Staff Members
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