San Juan BOCES

San Juan BOCES, located at 701 Camino Del Rio in the distant town setting of Durango, Colorado, serves as a vital regional educational entity specializing in special education and vocational programming. As an active, non-charter public district, it is designed to provide targeted learning environments and essential supportive services for secondary students in grades 6 through 12. Operating its specialized program in southwestern Colorado, the district offers an intentional, resource-rich academic home for adolescent learners who require tailored educational interventions and career-focused preparation.

During the 2024–2025 academic year, the district maintains a close-knit learning environment with an enrollment of 48 students, ensuring highly personalized instruction across its middle and high school grade levels. The student body reflects a diverse mix of backgrounds, served by an extraordinary array of professional resources. To carry out its specialized mission, San Juan BOCES leverages a total workforce of over 145 full-time equivalent staff members, including approximately 10 classroom teachers, 4 instructional aides, and an extensive team of more than 130 dedicated support personnel. This substantial emphasis on support staff underscores the district’s primary role as a comprehensive service hub equipped to deliver intensive therapeutic, diagnostic, and specialized educational solutions to its students and the surrounding region.