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Office of Facility Schools
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.
Applications Being Accepted for Facility Schools Board
The Office of Facility Schools at the Colorado Department of Education, is seeking applicants for an interim seat on the Facility Schools Board. The 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. This interim position will serve out the remainder of the current term, attending monthly meetings from September 2026 – June 2027.
The current interim vacancy is for:
- One person who represents general education in school districts within Colorado.
Members of the board serve without compensation, aside from reasonable reimbursement for expenses.
Applicants must reflect the geographic regions of the state and the ethnic, racial and gender diversity of Colorado.
Individuals who meet these qualifications are invited to submit:
- A personal resume
- A letter of interest
Application documents are due by August 28, 2026, and may be e-mailed to: Lisa Bohn Smith at Bohn_Smith_L@cde.state.co.us
For more information, contact Judy Stirman at 303-476-1880.
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
- Please find additional information in the Overview of Approved Facility Schools (PDF)
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: Kochevar_L@cde.state.co.us