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Board approves one‑year intensive‑needs teacher at Riddle Brook after enrollment jump
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The Bedford School Board approved a one‑year intensive‑needs teacher for Riddle Brook after administrators said the specialized program grew from roughly 14 students to 18–19, straining staff and paraprofessional capacity.
The Bedford School Board voted Wednesday to approve a one‑year intensive‑needs teacher position for Riddle Brook Elementary, citing an unexpected increase in students eligible for the district's most intensive special‑education program. Riddle Brook principal Molly McCarthy told the board the intensive‑needs program — which serves students with multiple, significant disabilities and requires extensive one‑on‑one supports and heavy paraprofessional staffing — had 14 students last year but the roster rose to 18…
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