Brandi Durr

We are a publicly funded cooperative consisting of eight school districts in rural Southwestern Colorado. Our primary mission is to support Exceptional Student Services for children and youth with disabilities in their school environment. This work has grown into a rich network of programs and services that support all students, including a strong educator induction program and the Southwest Colorado eSchool. Our member districts include Archuleta 50JT (Pagosa Springs), Bayfield 10 JT-R, Dolores RE-4A, Dolores County RE-2J (Dove Creek), Ignacio 11JT, Mancos RE-6, Montezuma-Cortez RE-1, and Silverton District 1. We have over 60 Special Service Providers, such as occupational therapists and school psychologists, supporting students throughout the region within more than 40 schools and preschools. The culture of our organization is built on collaboration, shared leadership and strong professional practices. We believe that cooperative teamwork is the best way to support children, their families, and educators. We work with many community partners to ensure that we leverage the greatest possible resources for our region.