- Fort Carson Schools on Post
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Fort Carson has 4 Elementary Schools and 1 Middle School on post, but they are not DOD (Department of Defense) schools. They are part of Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8.
• Abrams Elementary School
• Mountainside Elementary School
• Patriot Elementary School
• Weikel Elementary School
• Carson Middle School - Public Schools in Colorado Springs (El Paso County)
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El Paso County
School District Website Distance to Fort Carson (mi) Choice Enrollment Window/Deadline for School Year 2019-2020 Additional Information Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8 www.ffc8.org/ 0 Mar 21 - Oct 1
Renew Choice Application annually. Harrison School District 2 www.hsd2.org/ 7 Mar 15 Widefield School District 3 www.wsd3.org/ 8 May 3 Cheyenne Mountain School District 12 www.cmsd.k12.co.us/ 11 Application available: Mar 1
Does not provide transportation. Colorado Springs School District 11 www.d11.org/ 11 Priority Choice: Nov 1 - Feb 15
Applications accepted for review through Sept 3 Academy School District 20 www.asd20.org/ 20 Jan 9 - Feb 28 Falcon School District 49 www.d49.org/ 23 Open Year Round 
- Other Public Schools
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School District Website Distance to Fort Carson (mi) Choice Enrollment Window/Deadline for School Year 2018-2019 Manitou Springs School District 14 www.mssd14.org/ 18 Open Year Round Ellicott School District 22 www.ellicottschools.org/ 28 Lewis-Palmer School District 38 lewispalmer.org/ 29 Feb 15
Appeals may be submitted year round.
Peyton School District 23JT www.peyton.k12.co.us/ 33 Oct 1 City of Pueblo School District 60 www.pueblocityschools.us/ 35 Jan Calhan School District RJ-1 www.calhanschool.org/ 40 Jan - Feb Woodland Park School District RE-2 www.wpsdk12.org/ 40 Pueblo County School District 70 www.district70.org/ 41 Elbert School District 200 www.elbertschool.org/ 46 Miami Yoder School District 60JT www.miamiyoder.org/ 46 Edison School District 54JT www.edison54JT.org/ 51 Cripple Creek/Victor School District RE-1 www.ccvschools.com/ 53 Big Sandy School District 100J bigsandy100j.com/ 53 Kiowa School Distric C-2 www.kiowaschool.org/ 66 More Public School Districts:
• Fremont County Schools
• Douglas County Schools
• Canon City Schools - Charter Schools
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Charter Schools are tuition-free public schools that have the flexibility to be innovative, self-governing and yet are held accountable for student and operational performance. Charter schools vary in focus; they may emphasize the arts, foreign languages, advanced learning, the classics, etc. To find a Charter School in your area, visit the Colorado League of Charter Schools webpage.
- Private Schools
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To find a Private School in you area, visit the School Choice for Kids webpage.
- Homeschool
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In order to homeschool, you must fill out an Intent to Homeschool Form from the school district you live in. The Homeschool Legal Defense Association provides information on home school law, and general support and information about homeschooling.The Colorado Department of Education provides a directory of Homeschool resources.
CYS offers a FREE parent-led group on Wednesdays (children must be registered with CYS)! Contact us for more information.
- Colorado Preschool Program
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Colorado Preschool Program (CPP)
The Colorado Preschool Program (CPP) is a state-funded early childhood education program administered by the Colorado Department of Education. CPP is managed by local school districts, and each participating school district is given a predetermined number of half-day slots to serve eligible children.
CPP provides access to quality early childhood education for children who lack overall learning readiness. Children who are eligible for CPP attend high-quality early childhood programs which may be located in school district settings, local child care centers, community preschools, or Head Start programs.
Child Find
Child Find is part of Colorado's system for identifying children suspected of having a delay in development. If a young child is not meeting typical developmental milestones, or there is a concern about the child’s growth or learning, Child Find teams will evaluate how the child plays, learns, speaks, behaves and moves. The purpose of the evaluation is to determine if there is a significant delay or if there is a need for early intervention or special education services.
Evaluations conducted by Child Find teams are at no cost to parents. Services through Child Find are accessed through your school district of residence. Please CLICK HERE to find each district’s POC.
Other Options
If your child does not qualify for a CPP slot, you can contact the following:
• CPCD/Headstart: (719) 635-1536
• Fort Carson CYS Services: (719) 526-1101
• Search Childcare Referrals for ALL of Colorado - Additional References & Resources for Special Education
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United State Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services
Outlines these requirements for State Directors of Special Education.Center for Parent Information and Resources
Offers parent education, acronyms, tools, webinars and a directory of local Parent and Information Training Centers to appropriately advocate for their children, proactively supporting personal accountability. Funded by OSEP.Military OneSource
Has a range of resources in caring for a family member with special needs: education, health care, legal, financial, points of contact (EFMP, School Liaisons, etc.)Military Community & Family Policy-Office of Special Needs
Provides directory of age-specific resources and States at a Glance for state education special education resources and parent resources.DirectSTEP
Provides no-cost, Army sponsored online training for educators and parents on a host of special education topics such as understanding federal requirements, best practices for behavior management, IDEA eligibility, IEPs and more. Through the eCourses, parents and educators learn how to apply education laws in order to obtain positive outcomes associated with critical education issues. Access the course listing and registration page through the links below.
• DirectSTEP course listing
• DirectSTEP registration - Additional References & Resources for Higher Education
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In-State Tuition Programs for Military
Service members on active duty for a period of more than thirty days and their dependents are eligible to receive in-state tuition at many public colleges and universities in the state where they reside or are permanently stationed. An enrolled dependent may pay in-state tuition as long as he or she remains continuously enrolled at the institution, even if the service member is reassigned outside of the state. Regulations outlined in the Higher Education Opportunity Act, 2008 (P.L 110 - 135) and the Higher Education Act of 1965 (pdf) apply.US Department of Veteran’s Affairs
Provides information about Military-Specific and Government Academic Support information.G.I. Bill
The Transferability of Educational Benefits for the Post 9/11 GI Bill are very specific. The Defense Manpower Data Center through MilConnect will guide you through the transfer process and your eligibility to do so. Speak with an Education Counselor prior to making this election in order to ensure you understand the benefit.
School Support Services (SSS) provides Army Families and school-aged youth with educational opportunities, resources and information necessary to achieve academic success. A branch of Child and Youth Services (CYS), SSS is home to the School Liaison Office, where School Liaison Officers (SLOs) help deliver the best educational resources and information for your children. We specialize in education transitions, making sure incoming and exiting Families have information about local schools, graduation requirements, after-school programs, youth sponsorship, and homeschooling resources.
Contact Us
For immediate assistance please contact the School Liaison Officer on duty at (719) 526-1101. For contact during or after hours, please email us.
Education
Our office is ready to answer your questions, offer support and resources, and connect you with schools you may want to learn more about. Advance School Enrollment is available for Inbound Active-Duty Military Member Dependents.
School Options
• Public school zoned for your neighborhood
• Public school out of your zone/district utilizing Open Enrollment
• Public charter school
• Homeschool
• Private school
Important Information
— Colorado is unique because it is an Open Enrollment state. The Public Schools of Choice law (C.R.S. 22-36-101) allows resident pupils to enroll at schools in Colorado districts for which they are not zoned.
— Utilizing Open Enrollment or Charter schools are tuition-free.
— If you choose a public school out of your zone/district, you must apply for acceptance and there are enrollment windows. Some districts operate on a first-come, first-served system based on space available. Other school districts operate on a lottery system based on space available as well.
— If you choose a public school out of your zone/district, you are responsible for transporting your child(ren) to and from school. Please note that Cheyenne Mountain School District 12 in Colorado Springs provides NO transportation.
Preschool Options
Colorado offers a limited amount of public Preschool/Pre-K slots, usually no-cost programs offered through the school district you live in. Please access your district’s website for enrollment and eligibility information. Open Enrollment is not available for public Preschool/Pre-K programs.
See below for more information.
Special Education Information
The SLO office can provide general guidance on special needs information and options. Highly mobile children are entitled to an expedited process, including:
• Evaluations in 30 days instead of 60 days
• Removed delays due to school district schedules for families moving during incomplete screenings
• Continued Extended School Year for students moving in the summer.
All specific questions will be referred to the Exceptional Families Member Program (EFMP).
Higher Education Resources
If you have children preparing for academic life after high school, the SLO office can help you find information about great opportunities for college, scholarships, career options, and military-specific resources that can help you plan.
College and Career Readiness
Includes the content knowledge, skills and habits that students must have to be successful in post-secondary education. It also includes training that leads to a sustaining career. A student who is ready for college and career can qualify for and succeed in entry-level, credit-bearing college courses without needing remedial or developmental coursework.
Let us help you plan for your child’s college and career readiness!
• College and Career Readiness
• College and Career Readiness and Success
• Counselor Connection
Transition Support
Military Kids Connect
This service provides online age-appropriate resources to help parents, teachers and children cope with the unique challenges of military life.
The Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children (MIC3)
This compact addresses key transition issues military Families experience, including enrollment, placement, attendance, eligibility and graduation. All 50 states have signed the compact and are in varying stages of implementation and/or compliance. The compact applies to children of Active Duty service members, National Guard and Reserve members on active duty orders and members or veterans who are medically discharged or retired within past year.
If you feel that you have an issue that the Compact can help address, contact your SLO to connect with both the sending and receiving school to resolve the issue. If it is not possible to resolve the issue locally, the SLO will help you work with the state commission, and if needed, the national office.
Military Family Life Counselors
Child & Youth Behavioral (CYB) Military Family Life Counselors (MFLC) provide broad-ranging support to military children and youth and to the Family members and other adults who support them. They are available at no cost to assist children, youth, parents and family members.
Fort Carson has 5 CYS-based MFLCs on Post and 15 school-based MFLCs in Districts 8, 3 and 2.
For more information on MFLC's, visit ACS's Military Family Life Counselor website.
