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Special Education

Roosevelt High School

The Special Education Department at Roosevelt High School is committed to ensuring that students with disabilities receive individualized supports and services that promote academic achievement, independence, and successful postsecondary outcomes. We work collaboratively with students, families, and staff to develop and implement meaningful, standards-based Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

High School Special Education Department

For questions regarding evaluations, IEPs, transition planning, graduation pathways, or student supports at RHS, please contact:

Building-Level Contact:

 Name: Shannon Hookom
 Title: Special Education Teacher/Department Chair
 Phone: (970) 587-6322
 Email: shannon.hookom@weldre5j.org

 Name: Dr. Jeri Bowman
 Title: Special Education Teacher
 Phone: (970) 587-5582
 Email: jeri.bowman@weldre5j.org

 Name: Kristin Huff
 Title: Special Education Teacher
 Phone: (970) 587-6016
 Email: kristin.huff@weldre5j.org

 Name: Thomas Ervin
 Title:  Special Education Teacher
 Email: thomas.ervin@weldre5j.org

 Name: Evan Johnson
 Title: Speech-Language Pathologist
 Phone: (970) 652-8607
 Email: evan.johnson@weldre5j.org

 Name: Gail Halley
 Title: Special Education Teacher
 Phone: (970) 587-6010
 Email: gail.halley@weldre5j.org 

 Name: Julie Baxter
 Title: School to Work Alliance Program Specialist
 Phone: (970) 803-8443
 Email: julie.baxter@weldre5j.org

 Name: Andrea Nothdurft, Ed.S.
 Title: School Psychologist
 Email: anothdurft@weldre5j.org

 Name: Margie Hodgson, Ph.D.
 Title: District Social Worker
 Phone: (970) 373-9086
 Email: mhodgson@weldre5j.org

District Level Contact Information

For district-level questions, procedural guidance, compliance matters, or concerns that extend beyond the building level, please contact:

Director of Special Education:
 Name: Dave Scott
 Phone: (970) 587-6815
 Email: davin.scott@weldre5j.org

Special Education Coordinator: 
 Name:  Krista Beeman
 Phone: (970) 587-6228
 Email: krista.beeman@weldre5j.org

District Special Education Office Address: 110 South Centennial Dr., Milliken, CO  80543

High School Special Education Services

At the high school level, services are designed to support students in:

  • Accessing grade-level curriculum
  • Earning credits toward graduation
  • Developing self-advocacy skills
  • Building executive functioning and organizational skills
  • Preparing for postsecondary education, employment, and independent living

Services may include direct instruction, co-taught classes, consultation, related services, and transition planning.

Graduation, Competency, and Diploma Pathways

Students with disabilities are entitled to access meaningful and rigorous competency measures and performance demonstrations comparable to those provided to their non-disabled peers. Individualized, standards-based Transition IEPs guide each student toward identified postsecondary goals and competencies.

Competency expectations may include industry standards, military standards, college entrance requirements, and/or the Colorado Academic Standards, as outlined in the student’s IEP. Extended Evidence Outcomes (EEOs) may be utilized when aligned with the student’s individualized needs and instructional pathway.

Workforce readiness competencies and relevant industry standards are incorporated to ensure students are provided meaningful opportunities and experiences that support successful post-school outcomes. Graduation pathways include flexibility to allow students to demonstrate competency toward diploma attainment in ways that reflect their individualized strengths and needs.

Based on individualized determinations made by the IEP team:

  • Students may retake the same course multiple times for credit when necessary to develop and demonstrate competency.
  • The IEP team may substitute courses within the same content area category to meet graduation requirements, provided the substitutions align with the student’s individualized goals, transition plan, and standards-based expectations.

Transition Planning (Ages 15–21)

Transition planning is a critical component of the high school IEP process. Beginning no later than age 15, students participate in developing postsecondary goals related to:

  • Education and training
  • Employment
  • Independent living (when appropriate)
 

Transition services may include:

  • Career exploration and interest inventories
  • Work-based learning experiences
  • Job shadowing or internships
  • College and technical school exploration
  • Military pathway exploration
  • Independent living skill development
  • Connection to community agencies

The IEP team collaborates with students and families to ensure coursework, graduation pathways, and services align with each student’s individualized postsecondary goals.

Parent and Child Rights in Special Education

Families of students with disabilities have important rights under federal and state law. The Procedural Safeguards notice explains these rights in detail.

You may review the Colorado Department of Education’s:
Parent and Child Rights in Special Education (Procedural Safeguards)

English: https://www.cde.state.co.us/spedlaw/psn_eng_2024aprl_accessible

Spanish: https://www.cde.state.co.us/spedlaw/procedural-safeguard-notice_spm_72024

If you need a paper copy, translation, or assistance understanding this document, please contact our department.

Accessibility and Language Support

If you need this information in another language or an alternate format, please contact:
 Name: Julia Poley
 Phone: (970) 587-8146
 Email: julia.poley@weldre5j.org