Welcome to the EC!
What is the Engagement Center?
Montrose County School District has implemented a secondary level program to provide a tiered system of support for students who struggle to be successful in a traditional school setting. The goal of this support system is to help at-risk students gain and strengthen the tools they need to be successful in a school environment. This program is focused on strengthening the skills of the whole child, socially, emotionally, physically, and academically. By working with students in smaller groups we can build stronger relationships to help engage our students. In building these relationships, we learn about our students’ interests and work to help provide opportunities for them to explore these interests.
Areas of Focus
Academics – Credit Recovery
Behavior – Social/Emotional Skills; Restorative Practices
Family & Community Resources
Workforce Readiness
Characteristics of an Engagement Center classroom•
10:1 student teacher ratio
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Individualized instruction
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Social emotional learning (Capturing Kids Hearts & Leadworthy)
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Life tools: organizational skills, mindfulness, time management
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Outdoor Learning and Community Service Opportunities
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Visits to trade schools and local colleges
Meet the EC Staff
Program Director
Mr. Jack Christensen
Middle School Liaisons
Centennial: Ms. Cassidy Bowman
Columbine: Mrs. Susan Beutler
High School Liaisons
MHS: Mrs. Jessica Wallace
OMHS: Ms. Leslie Kaminski
Engagement Center Counselor
Mrs. Monica Voehringer
Thank you to our Sponsors! 
The following businesses and organizations are helping to support the Engagement Center through financial donations that support our Field trips and community learning opportunities