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Office of Facility Schools
Applications Being Accepted for Facility Schools Board
The Office of Approved Facility Schools, at the Colorado Department of Education, is seeking applicants for two open seats on the Facility Schools Board. Applications for the Facility Schools Board are due February 27, 2026.
The two open seats represent:
- One person who represents State-level child placement agencies within Colorado.
- One person who represents County Departments of Social Services within Colorado
In addition, the members of the board need to be representative of the geographic areas of the state and representative of the ethnic and racial diversity and gender balance within the state.
The term of membership is three years. The board meets monthly. Members of the board serve without compensation, except for reasonable reimbursement of expenses.
The Facility Schools Board is responsible for the approval of facility schools; overseeing the adopted curriculum, assessment, and student information systems; adopting graduation requirements and awarding high school diplomas; and establishing accountability measures for approved facility schools.
Individuals meeting the qualifications for membership on the Facility Schools Board are invited to apply by submitting a personal resume along with a letter of interest. Application documents are due by February 27, 2026. Application documents can be e-mailed to: stirman_j@cde.state.co.us.
For more information contact Judy Stirman at 303-476-1880.
We are one of three offices under the Exceptional Student Services Unit (along with the Office of Special Education and the Office of Gifted Education).
Vision
All facility schools will provide access to opportunities for education and growth.
Mission
We will provide systems of support for students and staff that cultivate education environments that value relationships, compassion, and academic outcomes.
Facts:
- On average there are approximately 6,000 placements made per year in facility schools
- Approximately 80 school districts are represented within our population
- Student placements come from a variety of different types of public agencies
- Facility program types include residential, day treatment, hospitals, and specialized day schools
- The Office of Facility Schools has adopted K-12 curriculum guides in reading, writing, mathematics, and science that align with the Colorado Academic Standards for all facility schools
- Students in facility schools are assessed in reading and math using the iReady Diagnostic Assessment system
- Grades and transcripts are maintained for all students grades 9-12, courses align to the state common course codes
- All students are required to participate in state assessments
Facility Schools Directory
Facility Schools Directory January 2026 (DOC)
Approved Facility Schools' Student Records (Transcripts) Requests
- Contact Lori Kochevar 720-557-0618 or Celina Ulibarri 720-788-1126
Questions?
For more information about us, please contact:
Lori Kochevar
Phone: 720-557-0618
Email Lori Kochevar
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