St. Vrain Valley School District’s Special Education Department values building relationships with parents and connecting with families. Some of the ways we do this is through the resources we provide and our strong partnerships throughout the community.
What’s New?
Parent Engagement Series – New for 2022-2023!
We are pleased to announce that we are hosting a monthly Parent Engagement Series to help parents navigate the systems both in and outside the school district. Sessions will focus on supporting families in planning for their student’s pathway to adulthood. Parents of students of all ages are welcome to attend, as well as district teachers and providers.
View the full series of Events (English & Spanish)
SEPTEMBER: Ignite! Initiating the Transition Process
Date: Wednesday, September 7th
Time: 5pm – 7pm
Location: Main Street School Auditorium, 820 Main Street, Longmont CO, 80530
RSVP Here (Spanish)
Strategic Higher Education Presents: Initiate!
Launch a journey toward independence each student can aspire toward! Learn about programs and opportunities and understand how to initiate the process of future planning for your student.
OCTOBER: The Bridge to Employment and Independence
Date: Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Time: 5pm – 7pm
Location: Main Street School Auditorium, 820 Main Street, Longmont CO, 80530
RSVP Here (Spanish)
Community Partners Present: The Bridge to Employment and Independence
Presentations from:
- School to Work Alliance Program (SWAP)
- The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Community Partnerships:
- Joy House
NOVEMBER: Motivate! Connecting supports to Thrive
Date: Wednesday, November 2, 2022
Time: 5pm-7pm
Location: Main Street School Auditorium, 820 Main Street, Longmont CO, 80530
RSVP Here (Spanish)
Strategic Higher Education Presents: Motivate!
The connection between emotional health, motivation, and an individual’s ability to thrive in career and relationships are profoundly connected. A deeper understanding of emotions, trauma, and resilience empowers us to get clear about the choices that are possible and the supports that are necessary.
DECEMBER: The INs and OUTs of In district programs and Outside Agencies
Date: Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Time: 5pm-7pm
Location: Virtual via Zoom (Zoom Instructions)
RSVP Here (Spanish)
SVVSD & Community Partners Present: The Ins and Outs of In District Programs & Outside Agencies
Case Management Services to assist a person in accessing necessary services and supports to meet their needs. Hear from community partners surrounding: eligibility, services, support coordination, and resources.
Presentations from:
- Boulder County Workforce (Serves all SVVSD)
- Community Centered Boards: Imagine! (Boulder County)
- Envision (Weld County)
- Life Skills ACE (SVVSD)
FEBRUARY: Educate! Next Steps in Education & Training
Date: Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Time: 5pm-7pm
Location: **Updated: Virtual – Via Zoom
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Passcode: 64HvzG
RSVP Here (Spanish)
Strategic Higher Education Presents: Educate!
Regardless of what is next on our life’s journey, education and training will continue to be critical partners throughout. Academic and vocational learning options offer employment progression, personal development, and social engagement. Creating strong relationships with these organizations early supports lifelong engagement.
Academic & Training Pathway Exploration
- 2 SHE academic partners
- 2 SHE Vocational preparation partners
MARCH: Higher Education Opportunities Night
Date: Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Time: 5pm-7pm
Location: Longmont High School,1040 Sunset St., Longmont, CO
RSVP Here (Spanish)
Community Partners Present: Higher Education Night
Creating pathways to college for students with disabilities.
Higher Education Agencies Presenting:
- University of Northern Colorado – Go On And Learn (GOAL) (Handout & Presentation)
- Front Range Community College – TRIO (Presentation Linked here)
- Regis University – Global (Presentation Coming Soon)
- Inclusive Higher Education (IN!) (Presentation Linked here)
Check back for resources and links available after the event.
APRIL: Activate! Push beyond Planning and start Living
Date: April 5, 2023
Time: 5pm-7pm
Location: Main Street School Auditorium, 820 Main Street, Longmont CO, 80530
RSVP Here (Spanish)
Strategic Higher Education Presents: Activate!
Knowing better does not activate through doing more and better. It is time to push forward beyond planning the future to start living it. Whether it is employment, internship or summer training programs, it is time to “Carpe Diem.”
- Employment & Internship Opportunities
- Community-based Summer Programs
- SHE Summer Series Programs
MAY: Resource Fair
Time: 5pm-7pm
Location: Skyline High School, 600 E Mountain View Ave., Longmont
RSVP Here (Spanish)
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Community Partners Present: Resource Fair
Learn, Explore and Interact with a variety of businesses who are serving, supporting, and employing our neurodiverse community members and students.
- Local Small Businesses
- Employers with large programs serving neurodiverse employees
- Companies and Community partners supporting students and families of students with disabilities
Check back for resources and links available after the event!
St. Vrain Special Education Department also partners with outside agencies and community partners to share events. Learn more>>>