Special Education

The Department of Special Education of the Weld County School District RE-5J believes in high expectations that result in all students being prepared for positive post-secondary outcomes by ensuring access, alignment, achievement, advocacy, and accountability. Special education partners with general education and families in providing a free appropriate public education through instruction and services for students with disabilities provided and the least restrictive environment.

Services and Weld County RE-5J School District are provided in accordance with the individualized Education Program (IEP) for each student from preschool to age 21. Services are provided in a continuum of environments from self-contained to full inclusion settings based on the individual needs of each student as appropriate The Colorado Department of Education has guidelines to which staffing teams adhere during the disability identification process. If you have questions regarding the disability identification process, implementation, and development of individualized Education Programs (IEPs), or services in the Weld RE-5J School District, please contact the school psychologist at your neighborhood school. Additional information may be available by contacting the Director of Special Education.

Approximately 12% of the Weld County RE-5J School District's student population has an identified disability. If you have concerns that your child may be eligible to receive special education services, please contact the School Psychologist at your neighborhood school.

District Level Support Team
- Dave Scott: d avin.scott@weldre5j.org
- Julia Poley: julia.poley@weldre5j.org
Special Education Mental Health Team
- Psychologists
- Social Workers
- Therapist
Nursing

Academic Teachers
- Resource
- Center Based
- Transition/Homebound
Speech Language Pathologist Team
- Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
- Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA)
- AAC Specialist

Motor Team
- Occupational Therapy (OT)
- Physical Therapy (PT)
- Adaptive PE Specialist (APE)
Low Incidence Populations
- Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI)
- Orientation and Mobility Specialist (O&M)
- Audiologist
- Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH)

Special Education Programs and Services

Resource Support

Center Based Programs

Center-Based programs are specialized programs that are provided at every level within our district schools. These programs provide an intensive level of support based on the individual needs of the student and access to additional resources and support. Students in center-based programs can demonstrate deficits in academics, behavior, communication, social, emotional, and/or independence that are impacting their access to general education. These students are unable to get their needs met within the neighborhood school setting alone. The process for a center-based program is data driven, an IEP team decision, and the district's Special Education Department must be included in the decision to change a student's placement.

Child Find

TRAILs (Transition 18 - 21 Services)

SEAC (Special Education Accountability Committee)

About:

The Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) serves as a vital link between families, educators, and the school district to support students with special needs. SEAC provides guidance, advisory, and feedback to ensure that student services are inclusive, equitable, and responsive to diverse learning needs. By collaborating with the district’s student services team, SEAC helps create a supportive environment where every student can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Mission:

At the heart of the Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) there is a steadfast commitment to foster collaboration, inclusivity, and empower students and parents through partnership. Collaborating closely with families as an ally, we aim to elevate awareness, increase understanding of special education, and challenge prevailing stigmas. Our mission is to equip every student with tailored opportunities, resources, and tools that nurture their unique potential.