Preschool

Welcome to Preschool

Our Teachers

Thank you for your message! Preschool staff are off for the summer and will be unavailable to respond until their return to work on August 3rd. If you have an immediate need please call the ECE Preschool Info line 720-433-0025 or visit the ECE Website, by visiting the DCSD Website and click ‘P’ for Preschool (for email messages here is the direct link: https://www.dcsdk12.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=220484&pageId=5758510)

Lina Kelley- Early Childhood Instructor
Julie Mooney- Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Nicole Heintz- Speech and Language Pathologist
Shannon Bell - Occupational Therapist
Tammy Dankert- Special Education Assistant

Eric Elmore- ECE Coordinator

DCSD Preschool Information	Hours and Information
The Douglas County Preschool Program is an inclusive program for both typically developing students and students identified with special needs. Each classroom serves approximately 15 students with a teaching staff of 3-4 adults. The mission of the Early Childhood Preschool Program is to provide an educational foundation for young children and to develop relationships among families, staff and community for individual student achievement. We value the uniqueness of each child. We value the learning potential of each child. We value a knowledgeable and prepared staff who promotes learning and development in young children. We value the role of parents in the education of their children. We value being a part of the public education system. For Preschool Enrollment Info please visit our ECE Site	Room 512 Phone: 303-387-5801 Session Times AM: 8:25 - 11:10 PM 12:45 - 3:30 Preschool Staff Contact Information Early Childhood Instructor: Lina Kelley[email protected] Early Childhood Special Education Teacher: Julie Mooney [email protected] Speech Language Pathologist: Nicole Heintz [email protected] Occupational Therapist: Shannon Bell[email protected]Special Education Assistant: Tammy Dankert [email protected] ECE Coordinator: Eric Elmore [email protected]

In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, the Douglas County School District RE-1 does not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise qualified students, employees, applicants for employment, or members of the public on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, or need for special education services. Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on age, genetic information, and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law. Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees, and members of the public. The School District's Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator to address complaints alleging sexual harassment under Title IX is Aaron Henderson, 620 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, [email protected], 720-433-1083.

Outside Agencies

Complaints regarding violations of Title VI, (race, national origin), Title IX (sex, gender), Section 504/ADA (handicap or disability), may be filed directly with the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 1244 North Speer Blvd., Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204. Complaints regarding violations of Title VII (employment) and the ADEA (prohibiting age discrimination in employment) may be filed directly with the Federal Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 303 E. 17th Ave., Suite 510, Denver, CO 80202, or the Colorado Civil Rights Commission, 1560 Broadway, Suite 1050, Denver, CO 80202.

NOTICE OF DESTRUCTION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION RECORDS

Special Education records which have been collected by Douglas County School District related to the identification, evaluation, educational placement, or the provision of special education in the district, must be maintained under state and federal laws for the period of five (5) years after special education services have ended for the student. Special education services end when the student is no longer eligible for services, graduates, or completes his/her educational program at age 21, or moves from the district. This notification is to inform parents/guardians and former students of Douglas County School District's intent to destroy the special education records of students who exited special education services as of June 30, 2016. These records will be destroyed in accordance with state law unless the parent/guardian or eligible (adult) student notifies the school district otherwise. After five years, the records are no longer useful to the district, but may be useful to the parent/guardian or former student in applying for social security benefits, rehabilitation services, college entrance, etc. The parent/guardian or eligible (adult) student may request a copy of the records by requesting the records at this link ( Douglas County School District Transcripts and Records Requests ).

Buffalo Ridge Elementary

Preschool

Buffalo Ridge Elementary