Exceptional Student Services
About Us
Pueblo County School District 70's Exceptional Student Services (ESS) program supports over 2,000 students with diverse emotional, intellectual and physical needs. The program focuses on providing specialized instruction tailored to each student's unique requirements, ensuring they can meet educational standards aligned with the general curriculum. ESS collaborates with various specialists, including case managers, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists and school psychologists, to deliver comprehensive support. This includes developing Individual Education Programs (IEPs), facilitating assistive technology and coordinating related health services to promote students' academic and social success.
The district emphasizes equal access and educational excellence for students with disabilities by adapting instruction methods and providing necessary accommodations. The ESS team works closely with families, educators and community resources to foster a supportive environment that addresses student needs holistically. Through these efforts, Pueblo County School District 70 aims to help students reach their fullest potential in both academic and personal growth.
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a federal law designed to ensure that eligible children with disabilities receive a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE). This law mandates that states and public agencies provide special education and related services to more than 6.5 million infants, toddlers, children, and youth nationwide. IDEA governs the delivery of these services to children and youth aged 3 to 21 through IDEA Part B.
Our Location
Baxter Learning Center
301 28th Lane
Pueblo, Colorado 81001
Phone: (719) 295-6532
FAX: (719) 544-7248
Staff
Exceptional Student Services Staff
Parent Resources
Exceptional Student Services Links
Child Find
Pueblo School District 70 Child Find seeks to support and ensure positive educational outcomes for all families in the county of Pueblo. Our team is here to provide you and your family with support, interventions, and next steps when concerns arise. All services are available for children three years old through age five who are not yet enrolled in a public or charter school. Screenings, evaluations, and school-based services for eligible children are all available at no cost to the family. For more information or to schedule an evaluation, please call our Child Find Coordinator at 719-542-1671.
Special Education Records
Parent/Guardian
Outside School Districts
Please send a records request to sbudzon@district70.org or fax to 719-544-7248
