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District special education staff outline post‑pandemic demand, new supports and WestEd recommendations
Summary
Director Cindy Malcheski and special education coordinators reviewed rising special education enrollment, staffing patterns, WestEd findings and new district supports including a procedural manual and intensive support specialists.
Cindy Malcheski, director of special education for the Middleton‑Cross Plains Area School District, told the board on Jan. 13 that the district’s share of students identified with disabilities has risen to about 11.8% of enrollment, up from 10.8% a year earlier. Malcheski said the district’s October 1 count last year showed 860 students receiving special education services and the district’s December 1, 2024 internal count was about 872.
The presentation explained how the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Department of Public Instruction (DPI) eligibility rules shape Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and the district’s continuum of services. Malcheski said most students with IEPs are served in general education classrooms…
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