Mt. Evans BOCES offers center-based programs for students who need greater structure and support in order to be successful in a public school setting.

“Learning Lab” Program – This program is offered at Deer Creek Elementary in Platte Canyon School District and serves students in grades K-5 with intellectual disabilities, multiple disabilities, or who are on the Autism Spectrum and who need specialized programming and academic instruction.  Lead Teacher: Maurita Newton.  Principal:  Vernita Vallez.  Contact information (Deer Creek) 303-838-7666 x 1300.  For more information visit “Learning Lab”  Program Description

“Strategies Lab” Program – This program is offered at Deer Creek Elementary in Platte Canyon School District and serves students in grades K-5 who need assistance in developing social and behavioral skills in order to be successful in the general education classroom setting.  Lead Teacher: Sarah Melnik.  Principal: Vernita Vallez.  Contact information: (Deer Creek Elementary) 303-838-7666 x 1300.

“Significant Support Needs” (SSN) Programs – This program is offered in the Platte Canyon School District for students in grades 6-12 with intellectual disabilities, multiple disabilities, or who are on the Autism Spectrum who need specialized programming and academic instruction.  Lead Teacher: Rachel Bruening.  Principal:  Mike Schmidt.  Contact information (Platte Canyon High School): 303-838-7666 x 1600.

A SSN program is also offered at Clear Creek High School for students in grades 7-12. Lead Teacher: Marlece Brown.  Principal:  Elizabeth Gardner.  Contact information (Clear Creek High School):  303-679-4600.

A SSN program is also offered at Carlson Elementary (in Clear Creek School District) for students in grades K-6.  Lead Teacher: Amie Harvey.  Principal: Marcia Jochim.  Contact information (Carlson Elementary): 303-567-4431.