Special Education – Aurora Public Schools

Preparing for Success after High School…Starting as Early as Preschool!

One of the goals of the Aurora Public Schools’ strategic plan, APS 2020, is that all students develop plans for their futures. The planning process begins with our preschool students as they start to discover their interests and strengths. Students … Read More

Let your voice be heard! APS After-School Program Expansion Survey Now Open

Thanks to Aurora voters who passed the APS 2018 mill levy override, we are expanding our after-school system! We are excited to increase the number of students in grades K-5 who have access to safe spaces after school during the … Read More

Theatre Festival Shines Light on Gifted & Talented Students

Lights! Camera! Action! A day-long theatre festival recently highlighted the incredible talents of our gifted students. The event – which celebrates the performing arts – brought their dramatic talents center stage. The APS Theater Festival brought together more than 60 … Read More

Don’t Miss the APS Back to School Kickoff on Aug. 4!

Aurora Public Schools is excited to host our 11th annual Back to School Kickoff to celebrate the beginning of the 2018-19 school year! APS students and families will receive free goodies, food and entertainment. This is an event you won’t … Read More

AuroraTV: Aurora Teams Up with APS & Cherry Creek for the SWAP Program

Watch the AuroraTV story AuroraTV showcased the hard work of several Aurora Public Schools students who get to try a new job every day for three weeks during the summer. It's called the School to Work Alliance Program or SWAP. … Read More

It’s National School Social Work Week!

Join Aurora Public Schools March 6-10 as we celebrate National School Social Work Week! The annual celebration, sponsored by the School Social Work Association of America, is a time for us to pause and honor school social workers for the … Read More

Adapted Basketball Finds a Home at Gateway, APS

Students from high schools across the state are finding out just how much fun competitive sports can be, even if they aren't on the school's varsity team. Many APS campuses, including Aurora Central, Gateway and Rangeview high schools, have … Read More

The Ultimate Victory: Rangeview’s Unified Basketball Program

Story and photos submitted by Rondah FriersonRangeview High SchoolRangeview High School's unified basketball team recently played a game that left all spectators, including varsity basketball players and cheerleaders, wanting an encore. It's safe to say the contest resulted in victory in … Read More

Arc of Aurora Honors APS Board VP Dan Jorgensen

The Arc of Aurora recently recognized Aurora Public Schools Board of Education Vice President Dan Jorgensen, Ph.D. for his advocacy work for students in special education (also known as students with special needs). Dr. Jorgensen was honored along with other local elected … Read More

Aurora Central, Gateway Give Basketball New Meaning

One of the best events in APS throughout the school year has now built a name – and quite a reputation – for itself. Gateway High School's annual Adapted Physical Education Basketball Game gives students with special needs a chance to show off their … Read More

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