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Special Education

The Eagle County School District Special Education Department is devoted to serving our students with disabilities. We provide our students with the specially designed instruction and services they need to succeed in school and life. Our service providers and teams are committed to identifying students with disabilities and determining their individual needs. Our Special Education Department supports classroom teachers and special education teachers by providing them with coaching, skills, and materials they need to work with their students with disabilities.

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Photo from an ECS Autism fundraising event
Photo of students learning together
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Photo of students working together at a table.
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Contact Information

Interim Executive Director Exceptional Student Services
Director of Special Education
970-328-2185
 
Sascha Taylor, MA, BCBA
Special Education Coordinator
EELC, AES, EES, BCES, EVES, EVMS
970-328-2878

Heidi Press, DPS, OTR/L
Special Education Coordinator
RSES, HPS, EECA, VSSA, BCMS, BMHS
970-328-7930

Brittany Spangler, MS
Special Education Coordinator
GES, RHES, WA, GCMS, EVHS, RCHS
970-328-7936

Jenny Vargas
Student Systems Manager
970-328-7934

Daniela Melgarejo, MS.CCC-SLP
Child Find Coordinator
970-328-3750
 
Office Manager
970-328-7921

 

Special Education Services are a subset of our Exceptional Student Services.

Our goal is to tailor instruction for all students with exceptional needs. We educate all students to the same high standards, while providing learning opportunities and specially designed instruction to meet our students' individual needs. The Exceptional Student Services Department values teamwork, innovation, and professional pride. We hold a true commitment to our students who qualify and receive services through gifted and special education. We honor and respect the diversity of all our learners. Our staff strives to be responsive to the unique needs of students and families.