Our Approach

Roaring Fork School Special Education is dedicated to educating every student through programming that honors and respects the diversity of all learners. We work as a team with family, teachers, students, and service providers to provide specially designed instruction, at no cost to the parents, to meet the unique needs of a child with a disability.

Nondiscrimination Information

Roaring Fork School District does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation or handicap in admissions, or access to, or treatment, or employment in, educational program or activities which it operates. Information regarding complaint procedures, for Title IX or Section 504/ADA, have been established for students, parents, and employees. The following persons have been identified as the designated employees to coordinate compliance activities for the district:

Specific complaints regarding alleged discrimination under Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act, should be referred to: Patrick McGinty, Special Education Director 400 Sopris Ave Carbondale CO 81623 970-384-5992

Inquiries concerning Title VI or Title IX may be referred to: Begonia Platt Chief of Human Resources 400 Sopris Ave Carbondale, CO 81623 bplatt@rfschools.com

Additional information may be found in Board Policies AC and AC-R or by contacting Anna Cole, Superintendent of RFSD, 970-384-6001.