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Special Education

Special Education in Jeffco

Special Education in Jeffco shapes a future where every student can succeed, learn and grow. In the heart of our community, the Special Education department is a cornerstone, ensuring that students with disabilities are supported on their journey to reach their full potential.

The Department of Student Success manages special education services and serves students, teachers and families in Jeffco Public Schools. Learn more about the district's special education programs below.

Grades K-12

The programming located in each school assists students in developing skills and learning behaviors that enable them to benefit from the general education program. Special education services are provided in a variety of ways: 

  • Direct instruction
  • Co-teaching
  • Consultation
  • Materials modification as identified on the student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP).

Read about Section 504 the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Congress’s directive to schools receiving any federal funding to eliminate discrimination based on disability from all aspects of school operation.

Programs and Services

Adapted Physical Education

Adapted physical education provides a modified physical education program to students who have motor developmental delays.

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Affective Needs (AN)

Affective Needs (AN) programming is for students who may have significant emotional disorders, behaviors or problems that affect their ability to function in a general school environment or access the general curriculum. 

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Autism

Programs designed to meet the educational needs of students with autism provide a structured teaching approach to learning. As with any student qualifying for special education services, the Individual Education Plan (IEP) will direct the program. 

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Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Deaf and hard of hearing programming serves students with hearing loss whose needs require intensive services by teachers of the deaf or hard of hearing, audiologists, speech and language therapists and mental health staff. 

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School to Work Alliance Program (SWAP)

The School to Work Alliance Program (SWAP) assists young adults with disabilities in making the transition from school to employment.

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Significant Support Needs

Significant Support Needs (SSN) programs offer special education and related services for students with severe developmental delays in multiple areas, such as cognitive, speech, language or motor delays. 

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Special Education Schools & Programs

There are many special education schools and specialty programs to support students in Jeffco Public Schools.

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Family Engagement & Support

Contact Us

Special Education

Special Education Community Support Line: 303-982-6682
Child Find Intake: 303-982-7247
Records Request:  spedrecords@jeffco.k12.co.us