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Special education report: IEP compliance drops, inclusion efforts expand in Yakima
Summary
Special education leaders reported a 74% reduction in out‑of‑compliance IEPs year over year, discussed speech/language service delivery changes, and outlined a district inclusion partnership to increase everyday inclusion of students with disabilities.
Casey Mitchell presented the district’s special education update on May 20, reporting improved compliance, changes in service delivery and an inclusion partnership designed to expand inclusive instruction.
Lede: Mitchell told the board that out‑of‑compliance Individualized Education Program (IEP) rates fell from an April 2023–24 average of 31 out‑of‑compliance IEPs per month (357 total for that year) to an April 2024–25 average of 8 per month (64 total), a 74% reduction.
Nut graf: The report credited daily tracking, a live technical‑assistance position for PowerSchool (IEP data), principal engagement, and targeted strategies for speech and 1‑on‑1 services. The department also…
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