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Identification of English Language Learners (ELL) Coordinator

Sarah Sisneros
English Language Learners Coordinator
ssisneros@k12.com
8601 Turnpike Dr. Suite 100
Westminster, CO 80031
720.381.2047 x 3035

Identification of Section 504 Coordinator

Amy Cook
Special Programs Coordinator
acook@k12.com
8601 Turnpike Dr. Suite 100
Westminster, CO 80031
765.204.2224 Ext 2001

Identification of Homeless Liaison

Adelita Shepherd
Compliancy Coordinator
asandoval@k12.com
8601 Turnpike Dr. Suite 100
Westminster, CO 80031
303.399.4702

Identification of Foster Care Coordinator

Adelita Shepherd
Compliancy Coordinator
asandoval@k12.com
8601 Turnpike Dr. Suite 100
Westminster, CO 80031
303.399.4702

Identification of American with Disabilities (ADA) Compliance Act Coordinator/Special Programs Manager

Deinse Dutton
Special Programs Coordinator
ddutton@k12.com
8601 Turnpike Dr. Suite 100
Westminster, CO 80031
720.460.0959

Request for Parent/Guardian Interpreter Services or Disability Accommodations

Professional interpreter services may be requested at any time for parents/guardians by contacting Sarah Sisneros at ssisneros@k12.com.

Additionally, if any parent/guardian has a disability or other limitation that would impact their ability to participate fully in their child’s educational planning process, CODCA would be happy to discuss accommodations that may be available in order to maximize the parent/guardian’s participation. Individuals seeking to discuss accommodations for this reason may contact Denise Dutton at ddutton@k12.com.

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act/Title II, Americans with Disabilities Act

Colorado Destinations Career Academy (“CODCA”), in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations, including the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the administration of its education-related programs and activities and employment, and has an institutional commitment to provide equal educational opportunities for disabled students who are otherwise qualified.

CODCA has adopted the following internal grievance procedure providing for prompt and equitable resolution of complaints alleging noncompliance with the ADA or Section 504 in any program or activity administered by CODCA. CODCA has designated Denise Dutton as the Section 504 and ADA Coordinator and may be contacted at:  

Denise Dutton
ddutton@k12.com
720.217.3244

Retaliation against a person who files a complaint of discrimination on the basis of disability pursuant to the grievance procedure, or persons who participate in related proceedings, is prohibited.

Section 504 and Title II (ADA) Grievance Procedure

CODCA has adopted an internal grievance procedure providing for prompt and equitable resolution of complaints alleging any action prohibited by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). Section 504 and the ADA prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability in any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.

Procedure

  1. Grievances must be submitted to the ADA/504 Coordinator within 60 days of the date the person filing the grievance becomes aware of the alleged discriminatory action.

  2. A complaint must be submitted in writing, containing the name and address of the person filing it. The complaint must state the problem or action alleged to be discriminatory and the remedy or relief sought.

  3. The ADA/504 Coordinator (or designee) shall conduct an investigation of the complaint. This investigation may be informal, but it must be thorough, affording all interested persons an opportunity to submit evidence relevant to the complaint.

  4. The ADA/504 Coordinator will maintain the files and records relating to the complaints filed.

  5. The ADA/504 Coordinator (or designee) will issue a written decision on the grievance no later than 30 days after its filing.

  6. The person filing the grievance may appeal the decision of the ADA/504 Coordinator by writing to the Head of School within 15 days of receiving the ADA/504 Coordinators decision. The Head of School shall issue a written decision in response to the appeal no later than 30 days after its filing.

  7. The availability and use of this grievance procedure does not prevent a person from filing a complaint of discrimination on the basis of disability with the US Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights by calling 1.800.421.3481

  8. To the extent possible, confidentiality will be maintained throughout the investigation of a complaint of unlawful discrimination or harassment.

Procedural Safeguards

In accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requirement that all educational agencies provide parents of students with disabilities notice containing a full explanation of the procedural safeguards available under the IDEA and U.S. Department of Education regulations. www.cde.state.co.us - [PDF].

Annual Public Notice of Special Services & Programs

In accordance with federal and state regulations, CODCA will provide an annual public notice to families informing them of CODCA's child find responsibilities, procedures involved in the identification of educational disabilities and determination of students’ service and support needs.

Families are encouraged to review the following information that describes these regulations. Information regarding CODCA's internal practices to comply with these will be available in the CODCA’s Special Programs Manuals and Handbooks.

Child Find

CODCA strives to identify, locate, and evaluate all enrolled children who may have disabilities. Disability, as stated in IDEA, includes such conditions as hearing, visual, speech, or language impairment, specific learning disability, emotional disturbance, cognitive disability, other health or physical impairment, autism, and traumatic brain injury. The process of identifying, locating, and evaluating these children is referred to as Child Find.

As a public school, we will respond vigorously to federal and state mandates requiring the provision of a Free Appropriate Public Education regardless of a child's disability or the severity of the disability. In order to comply with the Child Find requirements, CODCA will implement procedures to help ensure that all CODCA students with disabilities, regardless of the severity of their disability, who are in need of special education and related services—are identified, located, and evaluated —including students with disabilities who are homeless or students who are wards of the state.

Parent/Guardian permission and involvement is a vital piece in the process. Once a student has been identified as having a "suspected disability" or identified as having a disability, CODCA will ask the student or the student’s Parent/Guardian for information about the child such as:

  • How has the suspected disability or identified disability hindered the student’s learning?
  • What has been done, educationally, to intervene and correct the student’s emerging learning deficits?
  • What educational or medical information relative to the suspected disability or identified disability is available to be shared with the school?

This information may be also be obtained from the student’s present or former teachers, therapists, doctors, or from other agencies that have information about the student.

All information collected will be held in strict confidence and released to others only with parental permission or as allowed by law. In keeping with this confidence, CODCA will keep a record of all persons who review confidential information. In accordance with state regulations, parents have the right to review their child's records.

As part of the Child Find process, some services may include a complete evaluation, an individualized education program designed specifically for the child, and a referral to other agencies providing special services.

Consent

CODCA cannot proceed with an evaluation, or with the initial provision of special education and related services, without the written consent of a student’s parents/legal guardians. For additional information related to consent, please refer to the Procedural Safeguards Notice which can be found at the www.cde.state.co.us or by accessing the link via the Child Find section of the CODCA website. Once written parental/guardian consent is obtained, CODCA will proceed with the evaluation process. If the parent disagrees with the evaluation results, the parent can request an independent education evaluation at public expense.

Special Education (IEP) or Service Agreements (504 Plans)

Once the evaluation process is completed, a team of qualified school personnel, parents/guardians, and other relevant service providers hold an evaluation determination meeting to come to agreement on whether the student meets eligibility for one of the disability categories under IDEA (Click www.cde.state.co.us for information related to eligibility criteria associated with the disability categories defined under IDEA). If the student is eligible and requires specially designed instruction, an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) will be coordinated; during which the IEP team will review and finalize the proposed details of an appropriate educational program to meet the student’s documented needs.

For students confirmed to present with special education needs, once the IEP team agrees on the IEP and the student’s educational placement, a Prior Written Notice (PWN) will sent to the parent/guardian for signature. This must be signed and returned to CODCA. CODCA can only proceed with implementing the student’s IEP (or 504 Plan) upon receipt of the signed PWN. Some students are found to present with one or more disability, but do not meet the eligibility criteria outlined under IDEA (special education); however their disability may still require CODCA to develop a 504 Service Agreement (504 Plan) to outline the special provisions a student may require for adaptations and/or accommodations in school-based instruction, facilities, and/or activities.

Students may be eligible to certain accommodations or services if they have a mental or physical disability that substantially limits or prohibits participation in or access to an aspect of the school program and otherwise qualify under the applicable laws. CODCA will ensure that qualified students with disabilities have equal opportunity to participate in the school program and activities to the maximum extent appropriate for each individual student. In compliance with applicable state and federal laws, CODCA will provide students with disabilities the necessary educational services and supports they require to access and benefit from their educational program. This is to be done without discrimination or out of pocket cost to the student or family for the essential supplementary aids, services or accommodations determined to provide equal opportunity to participate in and obtain the benefits of the school program and extracurricular activities to the maximum extent appropriate to the student's abilities and to the extent required by the laws. Click HERE  or www.cde.state.co.us - [PDF] for more information related to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Active of 1973.

Parents/Guardians have the right to revoke consent for services after initial placement. Please note, a revocation of consent removes the student from ALL special services and supports outlined on the IEP or 504 Plan.

Privacy & Confidentiality

To maintain privacy of students’ special education records, both within its central office and across school systems and databases, CODCA follows protocols consistent with the federal regulations associated with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Click www.cde.state.co.us for additional information about the privacy and security guidelines for your child’s educational records.

Accommodations

Notice of these rights is available, upon request, on audiotape, in Braille, and in languages other than English. Should you need further assistance or information regarding any of these accommodations, please contact Amy Cook, Special Services Coordinator, acook@k12.com or any member of your child’s CODCA team for guidance.

Translation Needs

Click translate.google.com to translate text to a language other than English.

Special Education Grievances or Disputes

CODCA recognizes that despite best intentions of all parties, disagreements or miscommunications may arise between the school-based team and CODCA families or students. Should this situation occur, the CODCA special education case manager will initiate an IEP team discussion where the specific details contributing to any educational concern are fully discussed and addressed as the entire team determines would consider most appropriate for the student. Collaboration is a primary focus for this type of meeting, and the CODCA Special Education Team seeks to establish and maintain the confidence of its families to always serve its students in order to maximize their educational success.

www.cde.state.co.us/spedlaw/rules

Dispute Resolution Options

Families are NOT obligated to pursue the above alternatives to due process should they feel their concerns can only be resolved through a formal due process hearing. If a formal complaint against CODCA is submitted to the Colorado Department of Education at www.cde.state.co.us

Formal Due Process

  • IEP Facilitation – IEP facilitation is a voluntary process that can be utilized when all parties to an IEP meeting agree that the presence of a neutral third party would help facilitate communication and the successful drafting of the student’s IEP. This process is not necessary for most IEP meetings. Rather, it is most often utilized when there is a sense from any of the participants that the issues at the IEP meeting are creating an impasse or acrimonious climate.
  • Mediation – A voluntary process in which both parties seek to resolve the issues involved in the concern with an unbiased, third party mediator from the Colorado Department of Education. The mediator who will write up the details of the agreement that the parties come to through the mediation conference, the agreement is signed by both parties, and thus what the document states is mandated to be implemented; This process is overall less time-consuming, less stressful, and less expensive to complete than a due process hearing (see below)

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