Colorado Springs is one of the best places to live! We have a strong sense of community with a high quality of life. If you love the outdoors or just the beautiful scenic mountains of the Front Range, then Colorado Springs is the place for you! Colorado Springs is family oriented, #1 state in regular exercise, a military town, historical, and of course, we are Olympic City! 

Find out more about Colorado Springs:

• Choose Colorado Springs Video
• Colorado Springs Visitor Guide
• Relocation Guide

Colorado Springs School District 11 is self-insured and has a partnership with Colorado Public Education Health Plan (formally known as BEST Health Plan) for medical coverage. 

PERA stands for Public Employees’ Retirement Association and they provide retirement benefits for those working in Colorado’s public sector.

PERA has two types of retirement plans: A defined benefit (also called a pension) plan where PERA invests funds on your behalf and then provides a lifetime monthly benefit in retirement, and a defined contribution plan where you choose your investments and then draw from your account balance in retirement.

District 11 recognizes that, at any time, you or your family members may experience personal difficulties that may seriously affect your life. If these difficulties go unresolved for a period of time, they are likely to impair your ability to cope as effectively at home and on the job. That is why D11 provides a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family. Your use of the EAP services is NOT reported to D11. EAP benefit provides you with Professional Counseling Services, Legal, Financial and other resources to assist your emotional and mental well-being and bring balance to your life.

D11 offers our employees discounts and benefits with dozens of partners.

• Attractions & Activities
• Automotive
• Beauty
• Cellular & Internet Providers
• Childrens Activities & Care
• Education & Instruction
• Financial Services
• Health & Wellness
• Home & Garden
• Hotel & Travel
• Housing & Real Estate
• Medical
• Pet Care
• Restaurants & Food
• Shopping & Retail

No matter what position you hold in District 11, you get time to enjoy holidays off with your family! 

Our D11 community is like no other school district. We work as a team and collaborate to ensure we give our students the best education in Colorado Springs. 

School District 11 has 58 schools, each with its own unique programs. You’ll find a pathway to teach or be a part of in all our schools! 

• STEM & STEAM
• Visual and Performing Arts
• Dual Language
• Outdoor & Community Education
• Montessori
• Gifted & Talented/Gifted Magnet Programs
• Career & Technical Education
• International Baccalaureate
• Sports Programs
• and more!

Check out our pathways webpage here for more information.

The mission of the Professional Learning Department is to provide a structure for building a highly qualified workforce through coordinating, facilitating and delivering training for all District 11 staff. 

District 11 is excited to announce the 2022-2023 STEP-UP (Student Teacher Education Program) scholarship program. The program targets Education Support Professionals who are currently in, or are pursuing, an Associate’s Degree from Pikes Peak Community College.  This program is offering $2500.00 scholarships to two individuals.  It will pay for tuition, books, and fees at Pikes Peak Community College.