We are delighted to welcome you to the RE-1 Valley School District Special Education Website. Our professional staff are people who truly care about children with learning disabilities. We strive for excellence in what we do. We value caring, sensitivity, honesty, integrity, a positive attitude, enthusiasm, and a strong sense of responsibility. We prize resourcefulness, creativity, and uniqueness. We applaud hard work and high energy. We treasure teamwork and good communication.

Teaching children effectively is an art form based on a science of highly organized, systematic approaches and techniques. There is much to learn and, it seems, never enough time to learn it all. We are constantly and consistently learning the most research-based, productive and efficient ways to help children with disabilities excel at RE-1 Valley Schools.

Special Education staff at RE-1 Valley School District have proven to be extraordinary people, committed to helping students achieve academic and social/emotional goals. Thank you for partnering with us to develop your child and further his or her educational endeavors. We will do everything possible to make your time with us productive, enlightening, and fun.

Sincerely,
Laurie J. Kjosness, Director of Special Services
RE-1 Valley School District, Sterling, Colorado