The Santa Fe Trail BOCES school psychology department collaborates closely with students, parent/guardians, administration, teachers, paraprofessionals, and agencies, to develop effective strategies that support and promote a healthy learning environment. School Psychologist will function in accordance with the current mandated Rules and Regulations for the administration of Handicapped Children’s Education Act and the State of Colorado guidelines.

Services may include:
  • School Psychologist evaluates students referred as potential candidates for a Special Education Program.  Tests may include intelligence, achievement, personality, and perceptual motor test.
  • School Psychologist attends special education staffings to assist in the development of an Individual Education Program that will support qualifying students with academic, intellectual, medical, social/emotional and behavioral disabilities.
  • School Psychologist may provide access skills training to students and school staff members.
  • School Psychologist may consult with teachers in regards to the general classroom management of children with learning and/or behavior problems.
  • School Psychologist may provide in-service education for teachers and administrators when requested.
  • School Psychologist may provide short term counseling to students with social, emotional or behavioral concerns.
  • School Psychologist is a member of the school district’s Problem Solving Teams (Response to Intervention, RtI). This multi-tier approach is utilized for early identification and support of students with learning and behavior needs. 
  • School Psychologist will conduct Functional Behavior Assessments to identify the function of a student’s behavior to incorporate a variety of techniques and strategies when developing effective Behavior Intervention Plan.


School Psychologist
Jacque Collins
(719) 383-2623 x 221
jacque.collins@sftboces.k12.co.us
School Psychologist
Kathleen Paolucci
(719) 383-2623 x 215
kathleen.paolucci@sftboces.k12.co.us
Behavior Interventionist
Rodney Marshall
(719) 383-2623
rodney.marshall@sftboces.k12.co.us 
Teacher on Special Assignment
Becky Hershey
(719) 383-2623 x 316
becky.hershey@sftboces.k12.co.us