Contacting the Right Person
Knowing who to reach out to can make a big difference. Whether you have questions, concerns, or just need guidance, this quick guide will help you connect with the right person to support your child’s success.
Case Manager
Role: The case manager coordinates and facilitates the IEP process and services for your child, collecting and processing relevant information.
When to Contact: Reach out to your child’s case manager first if you have questions or concerns about their IEP, services, or general progress.
How to Contact: You can find the contact information for your child’s case manager in the IEP documentation or by calling the school's main office.
Building Principal
Role: The building principal oversees special education services within the school, ensuring that all students receive appropriate support.
When to Contact: If you feel your concerns are not fully addressed by the case manager, or if you have broader concerns about special education services in the school, contact the building principal.
How to Contact: You can contact the principal through the school’s main phone line or email, available on the school’s website.
Principal Supervisor (PSSG)
Role: The Principal Supervisor provides oversight and support to the building principal.
When to Contact: If your issue is not related to special education and remains unresolved after speaking with the case manager and building principal, contact the Principal Supervisor.
How to Contact: Contact information for the Principal Supervisor can be obtained from the school's main office or the District’s website.
District Special Education Administrator
Role: The District special education administrator supports the special education program for their assigned school, ensuring compliance with federal and state laws and District policies.
When to Contact: If your concerns regarding special education remain unresolved after speaking with the case manager and building principal, reach out to the District special education administrator.
How to Contact: Contact information for the District special education administrator can be found on the District’s website or by calling the District’s main office.
Director for Special Education for Compliance
Role: The Director for Special Education for Compliance ensures that the District adheres to all legal and regulatory requirements related to special education.
When to Contact: If your concern is related to compliance issues and remains unresolved, contact the Director for Special Education for Compliance.
How to Contact: You can find contact information on the District’s website or by contacting the District’s main office.
Director for Special Education for Instruction
Role: The Director for Special Education for Instruction oversees instructional practices and programs within special education.
When to Contact: If your concern is related to instructional issues and remains unresolved, contact the Director for Special Education for Instruction.
How to Contact: Contact information can be found on the District’s website or by calling the District’s main office.
Executive Director for Special Education
Role: The Executive Director for Special Education provides overall leadership and direction for the District’s special education programs.
When to Contact: If all other avenues have been exhausted and your concern remains unresolved, contact the Executive Director for Special Education.
How to Contact: Contact information for the Executive Director for Special Education can be found on the District’s website or by calling the District’s main office
Special Education Leadership and Administration
Executive Director, Dr. Belinda Lujan-Lindsey, 719-234-1328
Director for SPED - Compliance, Jaleesa Steward, 719-234-1375
Director for SPED - Instruction, Sarah Ricci, 719-234-1371
Special Education Administrator, Lisa Brandt, 719-234-1376
Special Education Administrator, Stacey Randle-Montoya, 719-234-1387
Special Education Administrator, Jenny Swan, 719-234-1324
Special Education Administrator, Kendra Evers, 719-234-8514
Special Education Administrator, Julie Palmer, 719-234-7264
Aspire Learning Academy Administrator, Taylor May, 719-234-1309
Special Education Facilitators
Child Find (3-5 years old) Facilitator, Kelly Cluxton, 719-234-1755
Instruction Facilitator, Elementary Resources, TBH
Instruction Facilitator, Secondary Resources, KaLeigh Arthur, 719-234-8961
Instruction Facilitator, SSN, Kathie Garner, 719-234-1370
Instruction Facilitator, AN/CSD, TBH
Special Education Family Liaison
Our Family Liaison is here to support you, whether you have questions or need help finding resources. They're your go-to person for navigating special education and connecting with the right support.