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.

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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

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Facility Schools Directory

 Facility Schools Directory January 2026 (DOC)

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Approved Facility Schools' Student Records (Transcripts) Requests

• Contact Lori Kochevar 720-557-0618 or Celina Ulibarri 720-788-1126

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Questions?

For more information about us, please contact:

Lori Kochevar
Phone: 720-557-0618
Email Lori Kochevar