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U-46 resource teacher describes district supports for special education students
Summary
During public comment, Dave Gwen, a special education resource teacher at O'Neal Elementary, told the board that School District U-46 provides teacher leaders, training and a range of in- and out-of-classroom services to support students with disabilities.
Dave Gwen, the special education resource teacher at O'Neal Elementary in School District U-46, told the board during public comment that the district provides a range of supports for students with disabilities and for their teachers.
Gwen said he serves students in kindergarten through sixth grade and described one of the district's key supports as access to special education teacher leaders who provide training and resources. "They're always on hand to answer questions, give direct guidance and support," he said. He added that students receive services both inside and outside the classroom and that resource-level services help "level the playing field" by giving students tools and adult support to succeed.
The remarks were made during the meeting's public comment period and did not include a request for board action or a vote. No district staff reply or formal motion related to Gwen's comments is recorded in the provided transcript excerpt.
