EC SP ED AT COLTS ACADEMY

EC Sp Ed at Colts Academy is a Title I public prekindergarten school that is part of the ST. CLOUD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in ST. JOSEPH, MN with about 176 students. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 20 teachers, EC Sp Ed at Colts Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The **EC Sp Ed (Early Childhood Special Education) program at Colts Academy** is a specialized educational service operated within the St. Cloud Area School District (ISD 742). Located at the Colts Academy facility in St. Joseph, Minnesota, this program is specifically designed to support children from birth to age five who have identified developmental delays or disabilities. The program focuses on providing early intervention services that help young learners build essential foundational skills in cognitive, social-emotional, communication, and motor development, setting them up for success before they transition into the K-12 school system.

The program operates under a multidisciplinary approach, often involving a team of specialized educators, speech-language pathologists, and occupational therapists who create individualized education programs (IEPs) tailored to the unique needs of each student. By utilizing the resources available through the district’s Roosevelt/Colts Academy framework, the school fosters an inclusive and supportive environment. Its primary mission is to partner with families to ensure that children receive the early support necessary to reach their full potential, effectively bridging the gap between early childhood developmental needs and formal primary schooling.

For more information, contact EC Sp Ed at Colts Academy at (320) 253-5828 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.