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District review flags special education staffing and MTSS gaps; ESSI report prompts targeted training
Summary
Cabell County Schools shared findings from an Education System Solutions Inc. (ESSI) review that identified rising special education costs, uneven MTSS/SAT implementation, and staffing/scheduling issues; the district plans targeted professional development, co‑teaching training and school‑level followup.
Cabell County Schools staff summarized an outside review by Education System Solutions Inc. (ESSI) that examined rising special education costs, classroom practices and support systems across 24 schools.
The presenter said special education costs have grown substantially over four to five years, estimating an additional $12 million this year for a total of about $26–$27 million; roughly $3.5 million of that increase comes from local funds. The ESSI review…
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