Consultants say Greenwich made measurable progress on special education but recommend deeper work on coaching and a few programs

Members of the Greenwich Board of Education heard a detailed update Feb. 26 from Public Consulting Group (PCG) on the district's multi-year special-education review, including measurable improvements and remaining gaps that require continued work.

PCG consultants told the board the district has implemented many of the 28 items from the original audit, including a consistent MTSS framework, expanded Universal Design for Learning (UDL) supports and a newly created specialized-evaluation team. PCG said those changes helped Greenwich reduce out-of-district placements from 42 to 32 and recover about $800,000 into district programming.

The report matters because the changes affect whether students with disabilities can stay in-district and receive specialized services closer to home, PCG said. Board members and district leaders said the findings will shape next steps in the district's action plan and…