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Families in Colorado can apply for preschool for their 4-year-old or 3-year-old (with an IEP) through the Universal Preschool (UPK) Colorado program. We also have a tuition-based program for 3 year-old children without an IEP.","\u003Ch2>Where do I start?\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>If you live within Academy District 20 boundaries, you can apply for preschool in our district. School Choice is not available for Preschool.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>If you believe your child has delays in development, visit our \u003Ca  href=\"\u002Fspecial-education\u002Fchild-find\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Child Find page\u003C\u002Fa> for information on assessing your child's development and starting the evaluation process.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>If you're ready to apply for Preschool, visit our \u003Ca  href=\"\u002Fpreschool\u002Fpreschool-application\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Preschool Application\u003C\u002Fa> page.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>If you're looking for general information about Universal Preschool Colorado or preschool programs at Academy District 20, visit our \u003Ca  href=\"\u002Fpreschool\u002Fabout\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Preschool at Academy District 20 page\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>","Published","2020-11-11T14:34:14.574Z","2026-02-25T13:06:44.046Z","2020-10-10T00:33:02.973Z",[286],{"files":287,"isCover":324,"metadata":325},[288,295,302,309,317],{"url":289,"name":290,"width":291,"height":291,"filename":292,"filepath":293,"filesize":294},"https:\u002F\u002Fasd20websitestorage.blob.core.windows.net\u002Fwebsite-files\u002Fmessage-images\u002Ff8c3cce0-242a-11eb-9634-73ad6b85ab73\u002Fthumbnail-md\u002Fasd20preschool_250x250.jpg","thumbnail-md",250,"asd20preschool_250x250.jpg","message-images\u002Ff8c3cce0-242a-11eb-9634-73ad6b85ab73\u002Fthumbnail-md\u002Fasd20preschool_250x250.jpg",23112,{"url":296,"name":297,"width":298,"height":298,"filename":299,"filepath":300,"filesize":301},"https:\u002F\u002Fasd20websitestorage.blob.core.windows.net\u002Fwebsite-files\u002Fmessage-images\u002Ff8c3cce0-242a-11eb-9634-73ad6b85ab73\u002Fthumbnail-sm\u002Fasd20preschool_100x100.jpg","thumbnail-sm",100,"asd20preschool_100x100.jpg","message-images\u002Ff8c3cce0-242a-11eb-9634-73ad6b85ab73\u002Fthumbnail-sm\u002Fasd20preschool_100x100.jpg",6039,{"url":303,"name":304,"width":305,"height":305,"filename":306,"filepath":307,"filesize":308},"https:\u002F\u002Fasd20websitestorage.blob.core.windows.net\u002Fwebsite-files\u002Fmessage-images\u002Ff8c3cce0-242a-11eb-9634-73ad6b85ab73\u002Fthumbnail-xs\u002Fasd20preschool_50x50.jpg","thumbnail-xs",50,"asd20preschool_50x50.jpg","message-images\u002Ff8c3cce0-242a-11eb-9634-73ad6b85ab73\u002Fthumbnail-xs\u002Fasd20preschool_50x50.jpg",2286,{"url":310,"name":311,"width":312,"height":313,"filename":314,"filepath":315,"filesize":316},"https:\u002F\u002Fasd20websitestorage.blob.core.windows.net\u002Fwebsite-files\u002Fmessage-images\u002Ff8c3cce0-242a-11eb-9634-73ad6b85ab73\u002Fbanner\u002Fasd20preschool_800x300.jpg","banner",800,300,"asd20preschool_800x300.jpg","message-images\u002Ff8c3cce0-242a-11eb-9634-73ad6b85ab73\u002Fbanner\u002Fasd20preschool_800x300.jpg",59804,{"url":318,"name":319,"width":320,"height":312,"filename":321,"filepath":322,"filesize":323},"https:\u002F\u002Fasd20websitestorage.blob.core.windows.net\u002Fwebsite-files\u002Fmessage-images\u002Ff8c3cce0-242a-11eb-9634-73ad6b85ab73\u002Ffull\u002Fasd20preschool_1200x800.jpg","full",1200,"asd20preschool_1200x800.jpg","message-images\u002Ff8c3cce0-242a-11eb-9634-73ad6b85ab73\u002Ffull\u002Fasd20preschool_1200x800.jpg",178472,true,{"alt":326},"A preschool student plays with her classmates on a floor mat.",[],[],[330],{"category":331},{"title":9},[333],{"link":334},{"category":40,"type":335,"id":336,"title":337,"url":11,"description":40,"imageUrl":39,"expireDateTime":34,"trackingCode":40},"Detail Link","0ce25d00-c709-11f0-962e-45f56c6d2b6f","Get the details about applying for Preschool.",{"message":339},{"id":340,"title":341,"summary":342,"bodyHtml":343,"bodyJson":40,"status":281,"slug":344,"ownerOrganizationId":5,"publishDateTime":345,"modifiedDateTime":346,"expireDateTime":284,"translations":347,"images":348,"videos":349,"channels":350,"callsToAction":39,"categories":351,"links":354},"095560a3-973e-4639-98ca-8b5091eded86","Preschool at Academy District 20","Preschool at Academy District 20 gives children, ages three to five (if not yet eligible for kindergarten), an introduction to learning as teachers guide them through play-based programming inside classroom art centers, music centers, reading nooks, science nooks and more. Students develop social and emotional skills as they interact and grow together.","\u003Ch2>Universal Preschool Colorado (UPK)\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Families in Colorado can receive up to 15 hours per week of free, voluntary preschool for 4-year-olds (by Oct. 1) through the \u003Ca  href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdec.colorado.gov\u002Funiversal-preschool-colorado\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Colorado Universal Preschool (UPK) program\u003C\u002Fa>. 3-year-olds (by Oct. 1) with qualifying factors are eligible for 10 free hours per week. UPK Colorado is administered by the Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC).\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3>Preschool Eligibility\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>All four-year-olds living in Colorado will be eligible for up to 15 hours of preschool. Must be 4 years old by Oct. 1.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Three-year-olds with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) will be eligible for 10 hours of preschool at no cost to you. Must be 3 years old by Oct. 1.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Children in our tuition-based preschool program must be 3 years old by Oct. 1.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Ch2>Preschool Programs at Academy District 20\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Our preschool programs are licensed by the Colorado Department of Human Services and meet the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) Quality Standards for Early Childhood Care and Education Services.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3>Locations\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>Academy District 20 provides district-run preschool at the following locations.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Ca  href=\"https:\u002F\u002Facademyendeavour.asd20.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Academy Endeavour Elementary\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Ca  href=\"https:\u002F\u002Facademyinternational.asd20.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Academy International Elementary\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Ca  href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fantelopetrails.asd20.org\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Antelope Trails Elementary\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Ca  href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdccelementary.asd20.org\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Discovery Canyon Campus Elementary\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Ca  href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fedithwolford.asd20.org\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Edith Wolford Elementary\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Ca  href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fencompassheights.asd20.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Encompass Heights Elementary\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Ca  href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fexplorer.asd20.org\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Explorer Elementary\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Ca  href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ffrontier.asd20.org\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Frontier Elementary\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Ca  href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fhighplains.asd20.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">High Plains Elementary\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Ca  href=\"https:\u002F\u002Flegacypeak.asd20.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Legacy Peak Elementary\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Ca  href=\"https:\u002F\u002Franchcreek.asd20.org\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Ranch Creek Elementary\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Ca  href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fthedavinciacademy.asd20.org\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">The da Vinci Academy\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Ca  href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwoodmenroberts.asd20.org\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Woodmen-Roberts Elementary\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp>Our preschools have:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Highly qualified, licensed early childhood\u002Fspecial educators\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>1-to-5 teacher\u002Fstudent ratio\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Integrated classes meeting all children's needs\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Provide opportunities to explore, extend and experiment\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Teacher guided experiences\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Activities representing language, motor, cognitive and social emotional development\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Age appropriate skills which facilitate individual learning styles\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Big books, read alouds, circle time, art, block and science centers, dramatic play\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Two Para Professionals in each classroom\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Ch3>Best Practices\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>Academy District 20 uses developmentally appropriate, researched and evidenced based early childhood education practices to meet the individual learning needs of each child. We employ the \u003Cem>We Can\u003C\u002Fem> curriculum and the \u003Cem>Teaching Strategies\u003C\u002Fem> assessment tool. The \u003Cem>We Can\u003C\u002Fem> curriculum is organized into bi-weekly or monthly thematic units that teach through the context of play, and large and small groups.  \u003Cem>Teaching Strategies\u003C\u002Fem> is an authentic, ongoing classroom assessment which encompasses over thirty years of research and is based on 38 objectives for development and learning, which are fully aligned with the CDE Preschool standards.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>We also teach using the CDE state approved Pyramid Model for supporting Social Emotional Competence in young children. The Pyramid Model teaches key school readiness concepts such as persistence at difficult tasks, ability to express emotions appropriately, ability to make and sustain relationships with peers and adults, confidence, and the ability to negotiate and cooperate in a group setting. These concepts are taught by following a strategically planned teaching process that builds positive relationships with families, children and colleagues, teaches targeted social emotional strategies, and employs individual interventions.  \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Our approved social emotional curriculum, RULER, supports relationships and wellbeing by teaching how to identify, understand and manage our emotions while expressing concern and compassion towards others.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3>Inclusion\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>Our classes are integrated. Children with developmental delays benefit from typical models that encourage language, cognition and social development. All children benefit from working together in a community atmosphere that encourages understanding, compassion and emphasizing diversity. Children are encouraged to help one another in the learning environment where exploration and risk-taking is encouraged to foster independent thinking.\u003Cbr> \u003C\u002Fp>","preschool-at-academy-district-20","2020-09-22T16:58:13.000Z","2025-12-11T17:59:25.255Z",[],[],[],[],[352],{"category":353},{"title":9},[355,360,362],{"link":356},{"category":9,"type":335,"id":357,"title":358,"url":359,"description":39,"imageUrl":39,"expireDateTime":39,"trackingCode":39},"0c855650-580f-11ea-94d0-098fbc44fa18","More about Preschool.","\u002Fpreschool\u002Fabout\u002F",{"link":361},{"category":41,"type":33,"id":35,"title":37,"url":36,"description":38,"imageUrl":39,"expireDateTime":34,"trackingCode":40},{"link":363},{"category":364,"type":33,"id":365,"title":366,"url":367,"description":368,"imageUrl":39,"expireDateTime":34,"trackingCode":40},"State Resources","b8d5a480-ceef-11f0-b23e-7f6db36e20c6","Universal Preschool Colorado","https:\u002F\u002Fcdec.colorado.gov\u002Funiversal-preschool-colorado","General information about Colorado's UPK program.",{"message":370},{"id":371,"title":28,"summary":372,"bodyHtml":373,"bodyJson":40,"status":281,"slug":374,"ownerOrganizationId":5,"publishDateTime":375,"modifiedDateTime":376,"expireDateTime":284,"translations":377,"images":378,"videos":410,"channels":411,"callsToAction":39,"categories":412,"links":415},"2ed2b224-408c-4b67-85eb-8ebdfc65b43a","The application process for four-year-olds and three-year-olds with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) is managed by the State of Colorado. Three-year-olds without an IEP may apply for a limited number of openings in our tuition-based Preschool program.","\u003Ch2>Before You Apply\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Ca  href=\"\u002Fschool-choice\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">School Choice\u003C\u002Fa> is not available for preschool students. To attend Preschool in Academy District 20, you must reside within \u003Ca  href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fschools.asd20.org\u002Fmap\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">our district\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Preschool students must have independent toileting skills; pull-ups are not allowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>If your student is 5 years old before Oct. 1 of the current school year, they will be enrolled in \u003Ca  href=\"\u002Facademics\u002Fkindergarten\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Kindergarten\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Ch2>Step 1: Apply for Preschool\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>If you believe your student has developmental delays, visit our \u003Ca  href=\"special-education\u002Fidentifying-your-students-needs\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Child Find page\u003C\u002Fa> before applying.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3>Four-Year-Olds\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Families wishing to enroll a four-year-old must apply on the \u003Ca  href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fupk.colorado.gov\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">UPK Colorado website\u003C\u002Fa>. Students must be four years old by Oct. 1.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Ch3>Three-Year-Olds with an IEP\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Please contact our Preschool office for enrollment information.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Ch3>Three-Year-Olds without an IEP\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Families may apply for our tuition-based Preschool program by completing Academy District 20's \u003Cb>Tuition-Based Preschool Application for 3-Year-Olds\u003C\u002Fb> (see \u003Cem>Related Links\u003C\u002Fem> on this page). There is a $55 non-refundable application fee.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Applications received at the preschool office between Jan. 12 and Jan. 30, 2026, will be entered into a lottery until capacity is reached. Selected applicants will be notified by March 17, 2026. Remaining applications and those received after Jan. 30 will be added to the Interest list.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Tuition is $260 per month for four half days per week, Monday through Thursday. Each session lasts 2 hours and 45 minutes, totaling 11 hours per week.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Payments are due on the first day of each month, starting in September and running through May. No invoices will be sent.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Openings are limited, times vary by site, and some schools may charge additional fees.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Students must be three years old by Oct. 1.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Ch2>Step 2: Accept Your Match or Placement\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cb>If you applied via UPK Colorado:\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Accept the match offer provided by UPK Colorado by following their instructions.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>The matching process considers available spaces, district residency, returning students, and other factors.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>This process may take up to four weeks to ensure the best fit.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cb>If you applied for tuition-based Preschool with Academy District 20:\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>If accepted, you will receive an email with detailed information and next steps.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Ch2>Step 3: Register Your Student\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Once notified of acceptance (via UPK or Academy District 20), you must register your student with Academy District 20 \u003Cb>within two weeks\u003C\u002Fb>.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Registration instructions are available on our \u003Ca  href=\"\u002Fregister\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Registration page\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>","preschool-application-and-registration-process","2020-09-22T21:26:39.000Z","2026-01-23T18:51:12.165Z",[],[379],{"files":380,"isCover":324,"metadata":408},[381,386,391,396,401],{"url":382,"name":290,"width":291,"height":291,"filename":383,"filepath":384,"filesize":385},"https:\u002F\u002Fasd20websitestorage.blob.core.windows.net\u002Fwebsite-files\u002Fmessage-images\u002Fapplication-process-and-eligibility\u002Fthumbnail-md\u002FPreschool2_250x250.jpg","Preschool2_250x250.jpg","message-images\u002Fapplication-process-and-eligibility\u002Fthumbnail-md\u002FPreschool2_250x250.jpg",29066,{"url":387,"name":297,"width":298,"height":298,"filename":388,"filepath":389,"filesize":390},"https:\u002F\u002Fasd20websitestorage.blob.core.windows.net\u002Fwebsite-files\u002Fmessage-images\u002Fapplication-process-and-eligibility\u002Fthumbnail-sm\u002FPreschool2_100x100.jpg","Preschool2_100x100.jpg","message-images\u002Fapplication-process-and-eligibility\u002Fthumbnail-sm\u002FPreschool2_100x100.jpg",3971,{"url":392,"name":304,"width":305,"height":305,"filename":393,"filepath":394,"filesize":395},"https:\u002F\u002Fasd20websitestorage.blob.core.windows.net\u002Fwebsite-files\u002Fmessage-images\u002Fapplication-process-and-eligibility\u002Fthumbnail-xs\u002FPreschool2_50x50.jpg","Preschool2_50x50.jpg","message-images\u002Fapplication-process-and-eligibility\u002Fthumbnail-xs\u002FPreschool2_50x50.jpg",1934,{"url":397,"name":311,"width":312,"height":313,"filename":398,"filepath":399,"filesize":400},"https:\u002F\u002Fasd20websitestorage.blob.core.windows.net\u002Fwebsite-files\u002Fmessage-images\u002Fapplication-process-and-eligibility\u002Fbanner\u002FPreschool2_800x300.jpg","Preschool2_800x300.jpg","message-images\u002Fapplication-process-and-eligibility\u002Fbanner\u002FPreschool2_800x300.jpg",92685,{"url":402,"name":319,"width":403,"height":404,"filename":405,"filepath":406,"filesize":407},"https:\u002F\u002Fasd20websitestorage.blob.core.windows.net\u002Fwebsite-files\u002Fmessage-images\u002Fapplication-process-and-eligibility\u002Ffull\u002FPreschool2_1280x994.jpg",1280,994,"Preschool2_1280x994.jpg","message-images\u002Fapplication-process-and-eligibility\u002Ffull\u002FPreschool2_1280x994.jpg",355765,{"alt":409},"Three preschool students assemble a lego castle on the floor.",[],[],[413],{"category":414},{"title":28},[416,420,427,434],{"link":417},{"category":9,"type":335,"id":418,"title":419,"url":143,"description":39,"imageUrl":39,"expireDateTime":39,"trackingCode":39},"0c855664-580f-11ea-94d0-098fbc44fa18","Preschool application and registration details.",{"link":421},{"category":422,"type":33,"id":423,"title":424,"url":425,"description":426,"imageUrl":39,"expireDateTime":34,"trackingCode":40},"Application","98423340-efc0-11f0-b3a8-ed3f3467213f","2026-27 Tuition Based Preschool Application for 3-year-olds","https:\u002F\u002Fasd20websitestorage.blob.core.windows.net\u002Fwebsite-files\u002FAcademy-District-20\u002FASD20%202026-27%20Preschool%20Application%20for%203-year-olds.pdf","Only fill out this application if your 3-year-old does not have an IEP. 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Our \u003Cstrong>Child Find\u003C\u002Fstrong> program identifies children with significant developmental delays. The process may start with a developmental screening and, when appropriate, a multidisciplinary evaluation to determine eligibility for preschool special education.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The \u003Cstrong>Child Find\u003C\u002Fstrong> program is available at no cost to families living within ASD20 boundaries. If you reside outside this area, please contact your local school district’s Child Find office.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Early identification and intervention can greatly improve a child's educational outcomes and overall development. Child Find helps guarantee every child has access to the support needed to thrive in their educational journey.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong>Who Can Benefit From Child Find?\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Child Find serves all children from birth to age 21 who live in Colorado. It is especially helpful for children who:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Have developmental delays or disabilities\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Are struggling academically, socially, or emotionally\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Have been recommended for evaluation by a teacher, doctor, or other professional\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Ch2>How Does Child Find Work?\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Child Find provides early identification and support for children from birth to age 21 with developmental delays, disabilities, or academic, social, or emotional challenges. The process typically includes the following steps:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Referral:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Anyone who suspects a child may have a disability can make a referral, including parents, teachers, doctors, or other concerned individuals.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Screening:\u003C\u002Fstrong> After a referral, the Child Find team conducts a preliminary screening to determine if further evaluation is necessary.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Evaluation:\u003C\u002Fstrong> If screening indicates potential concerns, specialists perform a comprehensive evaluation to assess the child's needs.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Eligibility Determination:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Based on evaluation results, the team decides if the child qualifies for special education and related services.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Individualized Education Program (IEP):\u003C\u002Fstrong> If eligible, an IEP is developed outlining specific goals, services, and supports tailored to the child's unique needs.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Ch2>Getting Started\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Children not yet in kindergarten may be referred at any time if a family member, doctor, or childcare provider has concerns about their development.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3>Children Up to 3 Years of Age\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>For children \u003Cstrong>up to 3 years old\u003C\u002Fstrong>, referrals can be made to The Resource Exchange at \u003Ca  href=\"tel:719-577-9190\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">719-577-9190\u003C\u002Fa>. They provide information about your child, intervention services, service coordination, and eligibility determination.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3>Children 3 to 5 Years Old\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>Children \u003Cstrong>3 to 5 years old\u003C\u002Fstrong> are evaluated through the preschool special education process.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Contact:\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Kelly Cluxton\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Academy School District 20 Child Find Coordinator\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Ca  href=\"mailto:Kelly.cluxton@asd20.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">kelly.cluxton@asd20.org\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Ca  href=\"tel:719-234-1755\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">719-234-1755\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp>Or use our \u003Ca  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