About Us
We exist to work alongside you!
The Collaborative was initially launched in 2019 in an effort to provide ongoing support and resources to schools as they work to provide an exceptional education to the diverse learner populations in their classrooms. Fast forward to 2023 and the needs of our students continue to grow while staff shortages and teacher capacity make meeting the wide range of needs even more challenging.
In response, the Collaborative hopes to continue to provide high quality support and services while also acting as a convener and advocate as we work to address the systemic and structural barriers limiting schools' ability to provide high quality education to all students that walk through their doors.
What we do
convene & collaborate
convene & collaborate
convene & collaborate
We bring together the best teachers, leaders, consultants, and vendors to work collaboratively to address immediate and systemic challenges that our schools face on a daily basis.
build Capacity
convene & collaborate
convene & collaborate
We provide virtual and in person professional development, program creation and implementation coaching, and school based program reviews to build the necessary teacher and leader skills to meet the needs of their diverse learners.
stand in the gap
convene & collaborate
stand in the gap
In the current educational environment we can best support schools and families by standing in the gap when needed. This includes stepping in and directly filling needs at schools as well as stepping up and advocating on behalf of families and educators as they fight for equitable access to quality instruction.
Director of Operations | Consultant
Caleb Coats
Before joining Kaci at the Collaborative for Exceptional Education, Caleb has spent the previous 16 years in public education across a variety of roles. Starting out as a Special Education teacher, he has also spent time working in building administration, general education, school operations, and also building an entire athletic and after school program for 10 schools in the Denver Metro area. Additionally, Caleb has served on the Board of Directors for the Colorado High School Activities Association, founded the Denver Metro League, and is a collaborator with Aspen Institute's Sport and Society Program and Project Play Initiative. Regardless of the position or content focus, Caleb has always centered equity at the front of his mission. Whether advocating for equitable outcomes for students with disabilities, or trying to close the equity gap in access to enrichment activities for students, Caleb is a vocal proponent that an exceptional education includes high quality activities, electives, and enrichments for all students.