Colorado River BOCES

Empowering teachers and students for a brighter future.

Announcements

The Colorado River BOCES offices will be closed for our Independence Day holiday break from Friday, June 27 through Sunday, July 5th . Staff will return to regular business hours on Monday, July 6.

During this time, email messages will not be monitored regularly, and responses may be delayed until our return.

We appreciate your patience and look forward to assisting you when we return.

Have a safe and enjoyable Independence Day holiday!

Colorado River BOCES
Serving Students, Schools, and Communities Across Western Colorado

Board Meeting 04.03.2026 Link to Minutes‍ ‍

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Yampah Mountain High School Announces Dr. Zoe Stern as Principal for the 2026–2027 School Year Glenwood Springs, CO — March 17, 2026 —

YMHS Staff and partner districts,

Yampah Mountain High School (YMHS) is proud to announce the selection of Dr. Zoe Stern as its next Principal, beginning with the 2026–2027 school year. Dr. Stern currently serves as Interim Principal and Assistant Principal at YMHS and brings more than two decades of experience in education, leadership, and student-centered innovation to the role.

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Colorado River BOCES Strategic Priorities 2025-26

Vision

Partnering with districts, communities, and industry to provide innovative, high-quality educational services that empower students and strengthen our region.
Guiding Values
Trust • Transparency • Relationships • Consistency
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1. Strengthen Communication & Partnerships

Deliver clear, consistent outreach through newsletters, reports, and direct engagement.
Build strong relationships with superintendents, Boards, staff, industry, and community partners.
Foster shared decision-making and governance that keeps CRBOCES responsive to local needs.
2. Build a Strong & Sustainable Organization

Align people and roles for maximum organizational effectiveness.
Ensure financial stewardship with transparent, strategic budgeting and reporting.
Provide clarity with updated structures, resources, and a CRBOCES handbook for districts and partners.
3. Deliver High-Quality & Responsive Programming

Strengthen Special Education and expand school-based mental health supports.
Align CTE, EPIC, and YMHS pathways to workforce demands and student success.
Collaborate with districts on grants and shared initiatives that enhance opportunities for students.
4. Invest in People & Professional Growth

Provide innovative, high-quality professional development aligned to district needs.
Support staff well-being and leadership development.
Foster a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and accountability.

Upcoming events

April the 21st @ 9:30am: CRBOCES SAC Meeting.

The Colorado River BOCES (board of cooperative education services) has been serving school districts in the Roaring Fork Valley to De Beque since 2017. Our main office is located in Parachute, CO. We provide special education leadership and services, administer Yampah Mountain High School, provide alternative licensure, regional Career and Technical Education, and administers Colorado's supplemental and blended learning program.

BOCES are an important and vital part of public educational systems in Colorado. The Colorado River BOCES helps to provide opportunities for rural districts that otherwise may not be able to provide.

Member Districts