Office of Facility Schools

COVID Updates for Approved Facility Schools

About

The Office of Facility Schools is 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

The Office of Facility Schools 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 8 different types of public agencies
Facility program types include residential, day treatment and hospitals
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 Board of Education Member Openings

As of Spring 2021, two Facility Schools Board of Education member seats are open to all of those who meet the requirements. More information can be found in the following linked document: Facility Schools Board Member Open Seat Posting (DOC).

The deadline for all applications to be received by the Office of Facility Schools has been extended to April 30th, 2021.