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Elementary K-5 Resources
Elementary K-5 Resources
Overview
Overview
Every journey starts with small steps.
Key Topics
Key Topics
Encourage curiosity and play to discover strengths and interests.
Practice communication and self-help skills at home.
Explore community actvities (library, recreation center, sports).
Connect with school staff and community supports.
Community Agencies
Community Agencies
Case Managment Agencies (CMSs)
Assist individuals and families with accessing necessary Home and Community Based Services (HCBS), Community First Choice (CFC) services, and other supports to meet their needs.
Services include:
Intake
Eligibility determination
Service plan development
Arrangement for services
Delivery of services
Service and support coordination
Monitoring
Termination and discharge from services
When to Contact
At Any Age
Keep in Contact at least once a year
Additional Info
Special Olympics Colorado
Special Olympics believes that individuals with intellectual disabilities can learn, grow, and thrive through sports.
Athletes of all ages have opportunities to train, compete, and participate for a lifetime.
Through sports, athletes discover confidence, joy, and new abilities.
Their accomplishments inspire communities to recognize and celebrate a wider range of human talents and potential.
When to Contact
Young Athletes Program (2-7years old)
Athletes 8-Adulthood
Phone
(720) 359-3129
Additional Info
Action Steps for Families
Action Steps for Families
Build a strong partnership with your child’s school team
Stay connected with teachers and service providers and ask questions about how your child is supported at school.Learn about your child’s strengths and needs
Talk with your child and the school team about what helps them learn, communicate, and participate successfully.Begin learning about community resources
Explore available community and case management agencies to understand supports families may access now or in the future.Keep important documents organized
Save copies of evaluations, IEPs, and progress reports to support continuity as your child moves through school.
Downloads and Tools
Downloads and Tools
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Need Help?
Need Help?
We know navigating community agencies can feel overwhelming.
If you would like additional help connecting to agencies that support students with disabilities, please complete this short form. A school staff member will follow up with you.
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