Deciding to move your child into another school in the state of Colorado could be a good option to get a student with a disability’s needs met. But, it’s important to make sure you understand the process, options for specialized schooling, and realistic expectations of the school districts.
In this THINK+change podcast episode, Austin Doyle, Child & Family Advocate from ADVOCACYDENVER (Denver chapter of The Arc), gives his perspective on what families should know about the school choice system. With many years of educating across different types of schools, Austin has some great advice for how school choice can be utilized for special education.
Discussed in this episode
- 03:30 – Types of public schools
- 07:10 – Overview of Colorado school choice
- 08:45 – Misconceptions – understanding timeline & process
- 12:15 – Laws to protect school choice with a disability
- 14:55 – Understanding the supports a school offers
- 20:15 – Options if the new school doesn’t work out
- 20:25 – Exploring school choice before crisis
- 22:45 – School choice disputes and tips to help
- 29:35 – Additional thoughts to consider
Learn more by watching a vodcast (video) or listening to podcast (audio) episode 101.
Austin Doyle, Child & Family Advocate at ADVOCACYDENVER
This work is made possible through support from arc Thrift Stores, Developmental Pathways, Colorado Developmental Disabilities Council, and The Arc of Aurora
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