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Wayzata Public Schools details expansion of support services, inclusion programs
Summary
District student support services officials told the school board Aug. 11 that demand for special education and multilingual services has grown, unified and co‑located mental‑health programs have expanded, and several school‑based initiatives aim to increase student independence and inclusion.
Wayzata Public Schools Director of Student Support Services Ginny Nias told the school board on Aug. 11 that the district has expanded staff and programs to meet rising student needs, emphasizing inclusion, co‑teaching and partnerships with community mental‑health providers.
Nias said the department supports learners “birth through graduation” and that its work aligns with the district mission “to ensure a world class education that prepares each and every student to thrive today, excel tomorrow.” The presentation highlighted growth in special education and English‑learner services, new and expanding unified activities that pair general‑education students with special‑education peers, and school‑based mental‑health partnerships.
Officials gave several concrete measures of change. Multilingual coordinator Becca Devolis told the board the district served 713 English‑learner students in 2025, an increase of 81 students over three…
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