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One of the most powerful ways Map My Path is changing transition services is through School‐Based Interdisciplinary Teams. These teams bring everyone to the same table — the local school district, a School-Based Rehabilitation Counselor from Vocational Rehabilitation, and the local area’s Center for Independent Living.
The purpose is simple:
Coordinate services across agencies so students don’t get lost between systems
Create one clear student plan where schools, families, and community partners all work together toward the same goals.
By working as a team, we cut down on gaps, reduce duplication, and make sure students and families get the right support at the right time.
We are piloting this model in five communities across Colorado, each chosen to reflect different needs and experiences.
Pilot Sites
Pilot Sites
Fountain, CO
School District: Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8
CIL Partner: The Independence Center (Colorado Springs)
School-Based Counselor: Jasline Smith
Focus: Serving students with significant employment needs.
Pueblo, CO (District 60)
School District: Pueblo School District 60
CIL Partner: Center Toward Self-Reliance
School-Based Counselor: Amanda Ledbetter
Focus: Strengthening collaboration in a diverse urban community.
Brighton, CO
School District: 27J Schools
CIL Partner: Center for People With Disabilities (CPWD)
School-Based Counselor: Carey Halnier
Focus: Supporting transition planning in a slightly rural, growing suburban district.
Montrose, CO
School District: Montrose County School District RE-1J
CIL Partner: Center for Independence (Montrose)
School-Based Counselor: Jennifer Sanders
Focus: Enhancing career and college readiness in a large rural district.
Steamboat Springs, CO
School District: Steamboat Springs School District RE-2
CIL Partner: Northwest Colorado Center for Independence (NWCCI)
School-Based Counselor: Colleen Quin
Focus: Reaching students in mountain communities where access to services can be more difficult.
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