Parents Encouraging Parents (PEP)

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COVID-19 and Special Education

View information for educators and parents to support students with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 resources for special education

The Exceptional Student Services Unit at CDE plans conferences throughout the year that are family-centered and designed to offer support, information, and education to parents and professionals. Click on the boxes above or view the FAQs about PEP for more in-depth information.

PEP Conference Information

Due to the incidence of COVID-19 in Colorado, the Exceptional Student Services Unit at the Colorado Department of Education is not scheduling any in-person Parents Encouraging Parents Conferences for the 2020-2021 academic year. Check back for details about registering for an online PEP Academy enrichment experience for families and professionals coming soon. Don’t miss out, space is limited.

More Information about PEP

Joyce Thiessen-Barrett
Family and School Partnering
Phone: 303-866-6757
Email Joyce Thiessen-Barrett

David Ramer, Program Support Assistant
1560 Broadway, Suite 1100, Denver, CO 80202
Phone: 303-866-6943, Fax: 303-866-6767
Email David Ramer

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