​The Office of School Counseling within Colorado Springs School District 11 (D11) offers a comprehensive support system for students across elementary, middle, and high schools. With over 80 counselors, all holding Master's degrees and adhering to the American School Counselor Association's National Model, the program emphasizes academic, career, and social/emotional development. Services include individual planning, classroom guidance, responsive services like counseling and crisis management, and system support such as parent education and professional development. The district's mission is to assist students in enhancing their personal and academic potential, thereby increasing student achievement and personal development. Additionally, the district has been recognized for its efforts to decrease student-to-counselor ratios and improve graduation rates through initiatives like the School Counselor Corps Grant.

The D11 Futures ICAP (Individual Career and Academic Plan) program is a comprehensive, student-driven initiative designed to prepare Colorado Springs School District 11 students in grades 6–12 for postsecondary success. This multi-year process encourages students to explore and connect their academic coursework with future opportunities in college, the military, trade/technical schools, or the workforce. The program emphasizes collaboration among students, families, and schools, fostering frequent discussions about career interests, skills, and goals. Students develop personalized 4-year plans of study, incorporating electives, Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), or Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses aligned with their aspirations. ICAP is not only a district policy but also a state legislative requirement, aiming to decrease dropout rates and increase graduation rates by providing students with a clear pathway to postsecondary education and career success.

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The Colorado Springs School District 11 outlines its graduation requirements through a comprehensive framework that integrates academic coursework, career readiness, and personalized learning. Students must complete a minimum of 24 credits across core subjects such as English, mathematics, science, and social studies, along with electives and physical education. To demonstrate proficiency, students can choose from various pathways, including achieving specified scores on standardized tests like the SAT or ACT, completing Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) exams, earning college credits through concurrent enrollment, obtaining industry-recognized certifications in Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, or participating in capstone projects and performance assessments that showcase their learning and skills. Additionally, students are required to develop an Individual Career and Academic Plan (ICAP) to align their education with future goals. These requirements aim to ensure that graduates are prepared for postsecondary success and are equipped with essential skills for the workforce.

The District 11 Title I website offers a wealth of tools and information to support family engagement in education. It provides access to a variety of resources, including the Colorado Parent Involvement Resource Center (CPIRC), StoryBlocks—a bilingual online video collection—and the Parent Center Hub, which aligns with the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Additionally, the site features downloadable PowerPoint presentations on topics such as effectively engaging parents in their children's education, making homework manageable, and understanding state testing information. For families experiencing homelessness, the page includes McKinney-Vento eligibility forms and informational flyers in both English and Spanish. These resources aim to empower parents to actively participate in their children's academic journeys and foster a collaborative educational environment.

The SAMHSA Project AWARE (Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education) program is a federal initiative aimed at enhancing school-based mental health services for students. It focuses on developing sustainable infrastructures by fostering partnerships among state and local education agencies, mental health organizations, school personnel, families, and youth. The program emphasizes mental health promotion, awareness, prevention, intervention, and resilience activities to ensure students have access to effective behavioral health services. Notably, Project AWARE has led to significant outcomes, including over 3,400 organizations entering into formal agreements to improve mental health practices, more than 1.5 million individuals participating in mental health-related training, and over 327,000 students referred for mental health services. The program also collaborates with local education partners, such as Colorado Springs D11 Schools, to implement best practices and improve school climate, safety, and social-emotional learning within a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) model