Great Divide Education Services (GDES) is a special education cooperative providing services to schools, children and families. Our services are designed to assist schools in creating an environment in which students can achieve and succeed in school and life.
Children that may be in need of special education services are evaluated by a team of school and GDES professionals. The purpose of these assessments is to identify the specific areas in which the student may need help and if necessary to identify the student as a student in need of specialized instruction under the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Once a student is identified as needing special education, the school, GDES, and the parent of the student work together to create individualized education plans (IEP) that help students to be successful in school.