GoldStar Learning Options, Inc.

04/08/2026

🎉🎈 Happy Birthday to one of our amazing team members! 🎂🥳

Today, we're celebrating Mia's special day and wishing her the absolute BEST day ever! 🌟

Mia, your dedication, hard work, and positive energy make the GLO team shine brighter every day. We truly appreciate everything you do and the incredible impact you have on our team dynamics.

🌟Here's to another year of success, laughter, and unforgettable moments together! 🎉

We asked her what she likes about working at GoldStar and if she had a birthday wish, she said "Something I enjoy is running and volunteering. My birthday wish is to continue to work towards my degree so I can help anyone with special needs!"

✨ Thank you for being an essential part of making the GLO team the BEST team! 💪🏼

🎈Join us in sending Mia all the love and birthday wishes today! 🎂🎉

🥳✨

04/07/2026

Adults With IDD Who Need Day Programs or Purposeful Daytime Services

When individuals age out of school (usually around age 21), many families struggle to find programs that provide structure, purpose, employment training, or social engagement.

Colorado provides services like:

- Day habilitation
- Supported employment
- community connection programs

But supply is limited.

Estimated adult numbers

- Adults with IDD in Colorado ~30,000–40,000
- Adults receiving structured day services ~10,000–15,000
- Adults relying mostly on family care ~15,000–20,000
- Adults who likely need adult day programming or meaningful daytime support ~8,000–12,000

Many adults remain at home because:
- programs are full
- transportation is unavailable
- families cannot find the right support level
- funding waivers have long waitlists

Nationally, most adults with IDD (around 80%) live with family caregivers, often aging parents.

This is where ABA programs, therapeutic day schools, and specialized centers become critical for these amazing humans.

04/06/2026

🍩✨ Be the Office Hero—Grab Some Donuts & Support GLO! ✨🍩

Let’s be honest… nothing brings people together quite like a box of fresh, melt-in-your-mouth donuts. And now you have the perfect excuse to treat your team while supporting an amazing cause!

We’re excited to share that Krispy Kreme has partnered with GoldStar Learning Options for a sweet fundraiser—and you don’t want to miss this. Order through our link for the entire month of April to help our cause!

A little fun fact: Krispy Kreme has been winning hearts since 1937, and when they expanded into Colorado, they quickly became a go-to for that iconic “Hot Now” experience. There’s just something about that warm glaze that turns an ordinary day into a great one.

💡 Why YOU need to order donuts today:
🍩 Instant office popularity (yes, you’ll be that person)
🍩 A simple way to give back and support GLO
🍩 Boost morale with something everyone actually loves
🍩 Because… donuts. Enough said.

It’s simple: show up with donuts, support a meaningful cause, and make everyone’s day a little sweeter.

👉 Order, share, and enjoy—because doing good should taste this good!



https://www.groupraise.com/offer-campaigns/72375-goldstar-learning-options-krispy-kreme-digital-dozens

04/06/2026

🌷🐣 HAPPY EASTER FROM GLO 🐣🌷

Today, we hope you celebrate the simple joys—fresh starts, brighter days, and meaningful moments with the people who matter most. Make it filled with happiness and connection.

At GLO, we appreciate the diversity of traditions and the many ways this season is celebrated. 💛

Enjoy your day!
— The GLO Team

04/05/2026

🎉🎈 Happy Birthday to one of our amazing team members! 🎂🥳

Today, we're celebrating Eve's special day and wishing her the absolute BEST day ever! 🌟

Eve, your dedication, hard work, and positive energy make the GLO team shine brighter every day. We truly appreciate everything you do and the incredible impact you have on our team dynamics. 🌟Here's to another year of success, laughter, and unforgettable moments together! 🎉

A little about Eve—she's obsessed with coffee, and I loves spending time with her friends and family, riding her motorcycle, and exploring the outdoors!

✨ Thank you for being an essential part of making the GLO team the BEST team! 💪🏼

🎈Join us in sending Eve all the love and birthday wishes today! 🎂🎉

🥳✨

04/03/2026

IT'S FRIDAY - TIME TO GET YOUR DOUGHNUT FIX!!

https://www.groupraise.com/offer-campaigns/72375-goldstar-learning-options-krispy-kreme-digital-dozens -form

04/02/2026

💙🌟 GoldStar Celebrates Autism Awareness! 🌟💙

Today, April 2nd, we recognize World Autism Awareness Day—a day dedicated to increasing understanding, acceptance, and inclusion for individuals on the autism spectrum.

At GoldStar, we celebrate the unique strengths, perspectives, and incredible individuals we have the honor of supporting every single day. Today is a reminder that awareness is just the beginning—true impact comes from acceptance, kindness, and action.

✨ Ways YOU can celebrate today:
💙 Wear blue to show support
💙 Take time to learn something new about autism
💙 Practice patience, kindness, and inclusion in your daily interactions
💙 Support local organizations and families
💙 Celebrate differences—because they make our world better

Let today be about more than awareness—let it be about building a community where everyone feels seen, valued, and empowered.

Together, we can create a more inclusive and compassionate world. 💙

04/02/2026

🎉🎈 Happy Birthday to one of our amazing team members! 🎂🥳

Today, we're celebrating Gillian's special day and wishing her the absolute BEST day ever! 🌟

Gillian, your dedication, hard work, and positive energy make the GLO team shine brighter every day. We truly appreciate everything you do and the incredible impact you have on our team dynamics. 🌟Here's to another year of success, laughter, and unforgettable moments together! 🎉

A little about Gillian—she loves pottery, volleyball, and running, and spring is her favorite season!

✨ Thank you for being an essential part of making the GLO team the BEST team! 💪🏼

🎈Join us in sending Gillian all the love and birthday wishes today! 🎂🎉

🥳✨

03/31/2026

Many children with higher support needs cannot succeed in a traditional school environment and require specialized therapeutic or behavioral programs.

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- Roughly 1 in 6 U.S. children have a developmental disability of some type.
- Only a small percentage receive intensive state disability services, because most supports are handled through schools.

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- Children with significant developmental disabilities ~20,000–25,000
- Children needing intensive behavioral/specialized programming ~6,000–8,000
- Children who struggle to stay in traditional schools or require alternative programs ~2,000–4,000

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- repeatedly removed from school settings
- homeschooled out of necessity
- waiting for therapeutic programs or placements

This is where ABA programs, therapeutic day schools, and specialized centers become critical.

03/29/2026

✨ Happy National Mom & Pop Business Owners Day! ✨

Today, GoldStar is proud to give a special shoutout to our incredible owner and CEO, Katie Svihlik-Burpo 💛

Katie’s passion for this work is deeply personal. Growing up with a younger sister with Angelman Syndrome and Prader-Willi Syndrome, she witnessed firsthand the challenges families face in the world of disabilities. That experience helped shape her lifelong mission.

Since 2001, Katie has worked with individuals with disabilities across private practices, schools, and interdisciplinary centers. She earned her degree in Speech Language and Hearing Sciences from Metropolitan State University in 2006 and has continued to lead with a holistic, person-centered approach ever since.

Katie believes that with the right support, every individual has the ability to learn, grow, and thrive at any stage of life—and that belief is the heart of everything we do at GoldStar Learning Options ⭐

When she’s not changing lives, you can find her enjoying the outdoors with her family—4-wheeling, camping, and hiking 🌲

Thank you, Katie, for your dedication, your vision, and for building something so meaningful for so many families. 💫

03/25/2026

💙 Community Event We Love 💙

We love seeing our community come together to celebrate inclusion! Brewability is hosting an Autism Acceptance Party on Saturday, April 11th from 12PM–4PM, and it looks like such a fun event for families.

✨ 12–2PM: Family-friendly pizza party
🎶 2–4PM: Patio happy hour with music

There will be sensory-friendly activities, entertainment, and special appearances from superheroes and princesses — all centered around celebrating every unique mind.

Events like this are such a great reminder of how powerful community and acceptance can be. If you’re looking for something fun to do with family and friends, this might be a great one to check out!

💛 Celebrate. Connect. Have fun.

Celebrate, connect, and have some fun 💙

Join us for an Autism Acceptance Party at Brewability on Saturday, April 11th from 12PM–4PM!

✨ 12–2PM: Family-friendly pizza party
🎶 2–4PM: Patio happy hour with music

Enjoy sensory-friendly activities, entertainment, and special appearances from superheroes and princesses. This is a day all about inclusion, community, and celebrating every unique mind.

Bring your family, invite your friends, and come celebrate with us 💛

Join us for an Autism Acceptance Party at Brewability on Saturday, April 11th, from 12PM–4PM!

03/22/2026

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