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Parents and advocates press Montgomery County board for stronger behavioral supports, raise special-education cuts
Summary
Several parents told the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System board during public comment that the district is not providing sufficient behavioral supports and training, and one parent said transportation and hours for developmental preschool were recently cut.
Several parents and community members told the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System Board of Education during public comment that the district must invest more in behavioral supports for students and better training and backing for teachers.
Megan Wise, speaking as an advocate and parent, told the board: "The district is failing to support students with behavioral needs and at the same time it's failing to support the educators tasked with teaching and protecting them." She urged immediate investment in behavior supports, training and accountability.
Amanda Frost, who identified herself as a Clarksville native and a professional in behavioral…
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