Best Special Needs Schools in Evergreen, Colorado (2026)

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Evergreen Country Day School

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Evergreen, CO • Grades PreK-8

Evergreen Country Day School (ECDS) is dedicated to fostering a nurturing and supportive environment for students aged preschool through middle school, particularly those with diverse learning needs, including language-based learning disabilities and twice-exceptional learners. The school's core mission centers on promoting personal growth and academic excellence through innovative educational practices. ECDS employs a holistic approach that integrates specialized programs in early childhood education, outdoor learning, and public speaking, ensuring that each child receives tailored support to thrive both academically and socially. What truly sets Evergreen apart is its low student-teacher ratio, which facilitates individualized attention and strong family partnerships. The school's commitment to building a close-knit community is evident in its emphasis on meaningful friendships and collaborative events, creating an atmosphere where students feel valued and empowered to embrace their unique strengths.

Preschool
Learning differences
Twice-exceptional
Private school

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Vertical Skills Academy

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Evergreen, CO • Grades 2-8 • OG tutoring 3:1; elementary classes 8:1; middle school classes 10:1 ratio

Vertical Skills Academy is a nonprofit private school in Jefferson County for students in grades 2-8 with dyslexia and related reading or writing challenges, including dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and ADHD. The school provides full-day literacy immersion: about 3.5 hours of literacy instruction each day, Orton-Gillingham methods used across subjects, and a daily one-hour OG tutoring block at a 3:1 ratio. Elementary classes are capped at 8:1 and middle school classes at 10:1. Staff train in Yoshimoto Orton-Gillingham. English language arts uses unit studies with grade-level social studies texts and the Releasing Writers literacy framework. Math uses Eureka Math2 with manipulatives and daily checks for understanding. Social-emotional time uses Everyday Speech and explicit instruction in self-advocacy around dyslexia. Most students attend for a few years and then return to their home school. The current campus is 4000 S. Wadsworth Blvd. in Littleton. A summer reading partnership with Every Child Reading also operates in Littleton, Denver, and Vail.

Middle school
ADHD
Dyscalculia
Dysgraphia

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Frequently Asked Questions About Special Needs Schools in Evergreen

Which district serves Evergreen for special education?

Evergreen sits in the mountain communities of Jeffco Public Schools. Families compare Jeffco neighborhood supports with private options listed on this page, such as Evergreen Country Day School and Vertical Skills Academy. Confirm your Jeffco assignment—that team leads Child Find and IEPs even if you prefer a private mountain campus.

How do Evergreen parents request a special education evaluation?

Deliver a signed written request to your child’s school and Jeffco Special Education. For Child Find intake, Jeffco publishes districtwide identification pathways. Start with Jeffco Special Education and keep dated copies of referrals.

How does mountain geography affect Evergreen specialized services?

Snow closures, canyon travel, and longer rides to plains-based specialized programs can disrupt services. Ask how missed minutes are made up, whether compensatory services are considered after prolonged closures, and how transportation is written for placements down the mountain.

How can Evergreen families fund a private special needs school?

Public payment generally requires an IEP determination that FAPE cannot be met in a less restrictive Jeffco setting. Parent-paid tuition is separate. Ask Vertical Skills Academy and other programs how they would report progress to Jeffco if public placement is later discussed.

What should Evergreen parents ask about learning or skill-building academies?

Ask about teacher credentials, progress monitoring, class ratios, and how the school handles altitude fatigue or long days for students who also commute for therapies in Lakewood or Denver. Compare listings on this page with Jeffco continuum options using one checklist.

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