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Eastern York reports fewer outside special-education placements after expanding in-district programs
Summary
District officials said expanded in-house special-education classrooms and new supervision reduced the number of full-time tuition placements and improved students' progress metrics, though needs and enrollment remain high.
Eastern York School District officials reported this week that investments to expand in-district special-education programming have reduced the number of full-time outside placements and improved measurable progress for many students.
The district’s curriculum team told the school board that new classrooms and supervisory capacity created this year have allowed Eastern York to bring some students back from tuition placements and to enroll a small number of students from other districts.
Dr. Malloy, who led the presentation, said the district opened multiple new programs this year — including a primary autistic support classroom at Wrightsville, primary and middle‑school intensive learning support (ILS)…
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