Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Bethel Park updates special-education strategy: more inclusion, co-teaching and MTSS expansion
Summary
District administrators told the board the number of students identified for special education has risen and the district has increased inclusion (itinerant) placements, expanded co-teaching to K–3 and grown MTSS and behavioral supports; staff recommended forming a Special Education Parent Advisory Council ahead of the 2026 plan update.
Administrators presented a strategic update on student support services and special education to the Bethel Park School District Board, outlining steps to expand inclusive practices, co‑teaching, MTSS interventions and behavioral supports as the district prepares its next special education plan due in 2026.
Dr. Walsh (district administrator) and Student Support Services staff said the district is following federal and state requirements for a “full continuum of support” under the law commonly referenced as Chapter 14 and emphasized that supports are services, not locations. “It’s a support not a place,” a presenter said, explaining that autistic-support services can…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
