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State reports “best” APR to date; panel weighs priorities for next special education year
Summary
The Department reported improved statewide results for students with disabilities in the 2023–24 APR and asked the advisory panel to prioritize areas for 2025–26 planning, including teacher capacity, preschool supports and targeted intervention.
Department staff reported the state submitted its annual performance report (APR) to the U.S. Department of Education and described the results and implications for next‑year planning.
Staff said the report covered 18 SPP indicators (a mix of compliance and student‑outcome measures) and that the data are reported on a one‑year lag: the APR submitted in February reflects the 2023–24 school year. The department described improvements in multiple areas: statewide LEAP results showed percent mastery increases for students with disabilities in ELA and math; the department also highlighted National Assessment of Educational Progress results that showed growth for students with disabilities where most other states reported declines.
Officials pointed to specific outcomes included in the APR: an increase of…
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