About Us
Welcome to the San Juan BOCES!
What is a BOCES?
Boards of Cooperative Educational Services - BOCES , are public organizations that were created by the Colorado Legislature in 1965 to provide shared educational programs and services to school districts. San Juan BOCES was created in 1973 and in 2010 merged with the Southwest BOCES. Our primary role is to support our member school districts as the Administrative Unit for Exceptional Student Services. Additionally we support a variety of grant funded collaborative initiatives. The San Juan BOCES has just over 80 exceptional employees working in schools across 5 counties!
To learn more about how BOCES work in the educational system of Colorado, click here.
What does a BOCES do?
The San Juan BOCES provides Leadership and Specialized Service Providers to support the evaluation, identification and service implementation for students with disabilities at school.
Where are we located?
The San Juan BOCES serves the following districts: Archuleta County (Pagosa Springs), Bayfield, Dolores, Dolores County (Dove Creek), Ignacio, Mancos, Montezuma-Cortez, and Silverton.
In addition, we provide contracted services to Durango Schools, and a number of private and charter school in our region. 
What Districts do we Serve?
What are the Organizational Norms?
The San Juan BOCES fosters a caring work culture through the embodiment of these Organizational Norms, created by our Leadership Team in 2018.
Listen to Understand
Communicate with Integrity
Maintain a Shared Vision
Assume Best Intent
Joyful Effort
Be an Ambassador 
Thank you for your interest in the San Juan BOCES!
