Sunbird ABA team serving Montrose County School District Re-1J families

ABA therapy and IEP support for Montrose County School District Re-1J families

How home and daycare ABA works alongside your child’s IEP — plus every Montrose County School District Re-1J school and the neighborhoods they serve.

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Montrose County School District Re-1J at a glance

Montrose County School District Re-1J serves about 6,000 students across 13 schools and 3 ZIP codes, with offices in Montrose — part of Montrose County. Federal data lists about 4 school psychologists on staff.

At the CDC's 1-in-31 estimate, roughly 194 Montrose County School District Re-1J students may be autistic — so if you're navigating an IEP, an evaluation or a new diagnosis here, you are far from alone.

4 Montrose County School District Re-1J schools offer preschool, which matters for families of 3- and 4-year-olds: the district can evaluate children from age 3 for special-education services, before kindergarten.

How ABA works alongside a Montrose County School District Re-1J IEP

School and ABA do different jobs. The school's IEP covers what your child needs to learn and take part at school. ABA with Sunbird happens at home and at daycare — the routines, communication and behaviors that make mornings, evenings and weekends hard. They work best when they pull in the same direction.

Ask for an evaluation in writing. If you think your child needs special-education support, put the request to your school (or the district's special-education office) in writing and keep a copy.
Share what you have. Outside evaluations and an autism diagnosis help, though the school still runs its own eligibility evaluation.
Bring the IEP to your BCBA. With your consent, your Sunbird BCBA reads the IEP goals so home goals reinforce them — the same words, the same expectations.
Review together. IEPs are reviewed at least yearly. Bring progress notes from home; they help the team see the whole child.

ABA therapy for Montrose County School District Re-1J families

Our team serves every ZIP code in the district with in-home ABA, daycare-based support and parent training. No diagnosis yet? We'll help you get an evaluation. Wondering what's typical? See signs of autism at age 3 and ABA vs. speech therapy.

Insurance is plan by plan, so we check yours for free — send a photo of your card and we'll call back with a plain-English answer, usually within a business day.

All 13 Montrose County School District Re-1J schools

Find your child’s school — the ZIP link goes to that neighborhood’s page, with local numbers and how our team serves it. Source: NCES Common Core of Data, 2022.

School	Grades	Area	Students
Centennial Middle School	6–8	Montrose 81401	582
Columbine Middle School	6–8	Montrose 81401	517
Cottonwood Elementary School	K–5	Montrose 81401	403
Early Childhood Center	PK	Montrose 81401	176
Johnson Elementary School	PK–5	Montrose 81401	529
Montrose High School	9–12	Montrose 81401	1,261
Northside Elementary School	K–5	Montrose 81401	318
Oak Grove Elementary School	K–5	Montrose 81401	402
Olathe Elementary School	PK–5	Olathe 81425	455
Olathe Middle/High School	6–12	Olathe 81425	517
Outer Range	PK–12	Montrose 81403	44
Peak Virtual Academy	K–12	Montrose 81401	214
Pomona Elementary School	K–5	Montrose 81401	336

Montrose County School District Re-1J: questions parents ask

Does Sunbird provide ABA inside Montrose County School District Re-1J schools?

No — our sessions happen at home and at daycare. With your consent, your BCBA can align home goals with your child's IEP so the two plans support each other.

How do I get my child evaluated by Montrose County School District Re-1J?

Put a request for a special-education evaluation in writing to your child's school or the district's special-education office. Children can be evaluated from age 3.

Is a school evaluation the same as an autism diagnosis?

No. A school evaluation decides eligibility for special-education services; a medical diagnosis comes from a doctor or psychologist and is usually what insurance needs for ABA. Many families pursue both.

Does insurance cover ABA for Montrose County School District Re-1J families?

It depends on your plan, so we check it for free. Send a photo of your insurance card and we'll tell you what's covered, usually within a business day.

Start with one short call

Tell us your ZIP code and what you’re seeing. An intake advocate calls back — usually the same business day — with your coverage answer and an honest start timeline.

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