Special Education is a form of learning provided to students with exceptional needs such as with cognitive, learning, emotional, and/or behavior disabilities. Special Education and related services are provided in public schools at no cost to parents and includes special instruction in the classroom. Services are designed to enable a child with a disability to receive a free public education as designated by the individual IEP developed for each Special Education student. MLK offers a continuum of services both in the Mild Moderate setting as well as in the center programs.
Students usually have mild academic or behavioral difficulties and can often be very successful with limited or moderate special education supports.
Provides a functional approach to academic and life skills for students with moderate to severe delays in cognition, academic achievement, and/or adaptive behaviors. Programming provides students with opportunities to develop academic, social, and transition competencies essential to becoming productive citizens to their communities. Students are taught life long skills that will maximize the potential to live, work and participate within society.
This program serves pupils who frequently manifest multiple disabilities. Curriculum emphasis is in development of basic skills and concepts. Motor, communication and social skills are infused throughout all areas.
The MIA center is geared more specifically to meeting the needs of students with autism or autistic-like behaviors which is also available as part of a continuum of services. The range of services must be available to students so that they can be served in the Least Restrictive Environment.
DMLK serves students with a variety of services based on their academic, behavioral, and social emotional needs. Below you will find the different models that DMLK offers.
Models include:
Name | Title | Department | |
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Elvis Ekane | Sped MS MI | SPED | Elvis_Ekane@dpsk12.net |
Lizbeth Gish | SPED Paraprofessional | SPED | Lizbeth_Gish@dpsk12.net |
Rachal Henson | SPED Paraprofessional | SPED | Rachel_Henson@dpsk12.net |
Janeah Hildreth | Sped Para | SPED | Janeah_Hildreth@dpsk12.net |
Shazia Imam | M/M HS Math Teacher | High School, SPED | Imam_Shazia@dpsk12.net |
Brian McNamara | Teacher | SPED | Brian_McNamara@dpsk12.net |
Madeline Moller | Teacher | SPED | Madeline_Moller@dpsk12.net |
Paulina Mory | SPED Paraprofessional | SPED | Paulina_Mory-Cardenas@dpsk12.net |
Esperanza Packer | SPED Paraprofessional | SPED | Esperanza_Packer@dpsk12.net |
Ryann Williams | SPED Paraprofessional | SPED | Ryann_Williams@dpsk12.net |
ACEConnect is a support program that prepares students with disabilities by ensuring that they are post-secondary and workforce-ready. Students may choose to enter any industry, and ACEConnect helps them to build the soft skills that align with their career choice.
Transition planning resources offer a continuum of support for students looking to access post-secondary education, employment, and independent living options after completing credits required for graduation. Resources include information on case management, coaching and direct instruction in the areas of community access, adult independent living and job readiness.
Transportation Services is committed to providing the highest level of service and support for students with disabilities. Their goal is to ensure a safe and pleasant trip to and from school for all students.
For students identified for Special Educations Services, the IEP and program designation will determine if your child requires transportation. The Department of Transportation must receive and complete accurate information regarding your student’s special needs from the Department of Student Services to ensure safe transportation.
Please note: A parent, guardian or designated adult must meet the bus when driver instructions indicate that the student cannot be left unattended. The responsible adult must be seen at the door of the bus before the student is released.
Call 720-423-4699. This number is for schedules, route information, and is staffed 7-8 hours a day. If you have an issue with a bus or a bus driver please have all pertinent information: students ID/name, school, route number, date incident occurred and whether it is the a.m. or p.m. bus.
Call 720-423-4624. This number is for parents to call to cancel a pick up for the day or longer, if a bus is late, or if a child has left something on the bus.
Nurse Info: Felicia Hawkins, School Clinic, 720-424-0488
Denver Health’s School Based Health Clinics (SBHC) offer specialized pediatric focused care to treat most health conditions that affect school-aged children. Services are available throughout the school year to any Denver Public Schools (DPS) student or child that attends a DPS affiliated Early Childhood Education (ECE) center within Denver County. SBHCs offer convenient care that limits the amount of time students are out of class and parent/guardians have to be off work. In many cases, students are able to get same day or next day appointments. Learn more information on health center locations.
The purpose of the Extended School Year (ESY) Program is to maintain students’ Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals from the previous school year.
A jointly funded, Federal-State health insurance program that covers children, the aged, blind, and/or disabled and other people who are eligible to receive federally assisted income maintenance payments.
Family and Community Engagement (FACE) fosters school communities that are educated, engaged and empowered to share the responsibility in creating thriving schools where Every Child Succeeds.
The Special Education Advisory Committee (CSEAC) is a state level committee mandated by federal and state law. Members are interested in the quality of education received by children/youth with disabilities. The committee includes parents of and individuals with disabilities, educational service providers, administrators and representatives from a variety of related agencies. Participation is statewide and representative of diverse disabilities.