Student Outreach
The primary function of the Student Outreach Department is to oversee the Safety and Belonging strand of the Strategic plan. Student Outreach accomplishes this with the help of counselors in our schools, bully proofing initiatives, crisis preparedness and planning, character education and the positive behavior support initiative. Student Outreach also works on truancy prevention, drug and alcohol education, and educational alternatives for students and their parents. Student Outreach services is also a liaison to the community agencies which address similar issues.
CAPS Program (Child Assault Protective Skills) Contact number 613-5772
A 5-unit instructional program designed to teach elementary school children, in a very positive way, skills that will help keep them safe from personally harmful situations. The curriculum emphasizes child abuse & assault prevention and victim services & referrals.
Counselors Contact number 613-5059
Works with district counselors and supports them in their professional development needs.
Diversity Council Contact number 613-5775
Addresses three main areas:
- Safety & Belonging: Promotes an increase in positive multi-cultural interactions within school communities through a variety of diverse learning experiences.
- Basic Skills: Supports minority and other represented students to achieve academically at an equitable rate.
- School-to-Life: Through access to high level educational options and mentoring, minority and under-represented students will have increased access to school-to-life opportunities.
Expulsions Contact number 613-5059
Coordinate expulsion process.
Homeless Students Contact number 613-6073
Work with homeless families to ensure immediate enrollment of their children in school. Help arrange transportation to and from child's school of origin. Ensure that homeless students receive services comparable to those received by housed school mates. Identify and eliminate barriers to school enrollment and attendance.
www.cde.state.co.us\cdeprevention\pihomeless.htm
Home School Contact number 613-5070
Tracks home schooled students & provides referrals for families interested in home schooling their children.
- www.cde.state.co.us\choice\homeschool.htm
- Home School Application
- Home School Helper Document
- Theater class (offered for Home School children)
PBS Program (Positive Behavior Support) Contact number 613-5059
Establishes & maintains effective school environments that maximize the academic achievement & behavioral competence of all learners in Colorado.
www.cde.state.co.us\pbs
POPS Program(People Offering People Support) Contact number 613-5776
A system of support groups for youth in the middle schools designed to work with students at their appropriate development level. It is adaptable to the individual school's structure & culture. Groups are designed to improve students' functioning in school & at home. The belief is that students who develop positive relationships & learn to make healthy choices will be more productive learners. Students are provided the opportunities to address issues in their lives as well as learn to peacefully resolve conflicts. Topics that arise in groups are student-driven.
PRT Contact number 613-5059
Psychological Response Team Provides each & every person in the district affected by a crisis with mental health support, education & assistance
Safe & Drug Free Schools: Title IV Contact number 613-5059
Supports programs in schools that prevent violence in around schools and illegal use of alcohol, tobacco and drugs.
www.cde.state.co.us\cdeprevention\pi_safedrugfree.htm
SIT Contact number 613-5059
Student Intervention Team Coordinates the use of resources & expertise in the schools & community to address individual student needs.