Shiloh Academy Opens Day Treatment Program in Pueblo
The new facility brings integrated education and behavioral health services to local students at 1000 Minnequa Avenue.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Special Education
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Shiloh Academy of Pueblo has opened a new day treatment program, allowing students from school districts 60 and 70 to access specialized support locally. The program is operated by the certified 501(c)(3) Shiloh House.
Why it matters
The program aims to eliminate the long-standing need for students to travel outside the community to receive essential academic and behavioral health services. This localized support follows eight years of planning and regional partnerships.
The new facility at 1000 Minnequa Avenue currently features two classrooms for student use. The program is designed to save families up to 2 hours of daily travel time previously required to reach external service providers.
The players
Shiloh House
This certified 501(c)(3) organization operates the new day treatment program and provides behavioral health services.
Pueblo County Collaborative Management Program
This regional entity spearheaded the eight-year planning and partnership effort that resulted in the opening of the school.
The details
The program integrates individualized instruction, academic support, therapy, counseling, and social skills development for participating students. It was developed through the Pueblo County Collaborative Management Program to ensure children receive consistent, community-based care.
Timeline
2012 to 2026: Students traveled outside the community for services for 14 years.
2018 to 2026: The project underwent eight years of planning.
October 2026: The program reached official status for its opening.
November 2026: The program is expected to begin serving students.
Culture Shift
The new facility represents a significant shift toward localized special education, moving away from the long-standing necessity of regional service fragmentation. This model follows the strategic roadmap set by the Pueblo County Collaborative Management Program to integrate behavioral health into local schooling.
Families in school districts 60 and 70 will no longer need to navigate two hours of daily transit to access specialized behavioral support. This change allows students to remain within their home community for daily educational and therapeutic services.
The takeaway
Bringing specialized treatment into the local school system reduces travel burdens for families and supports consistent student attendance. The program intends to eventually scale these integrated services across southern Colorado.
What happens next
The program is scheduled to begin serving students in November 2026, pending final regulatory approvals.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by KOAA.
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