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Special education directors outline capacity, 68 out-of-district students and propose dedicated out-of-district coordinator
Summary
Special education leaders reported 18.4% of students on IEPs, 68 out-of-district placements in roughly 30 schools, and recommended a multi-year staffing plan including a full-time out-of-district coordinator.
Winchester Public Schools' special education leaders presented a six-month review on Jan. 16, reporting the district serves roughly 18.4% of its students through Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and that 68 students currently attend out-of-district placements in about 30 different schools across three states.
Director of Special Education Marlena Salguis and Assistant Director Chris Campbell told the School Committee the district's three largest disability groups are specific learning disability (29.2%),…
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