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Sharyland ISD proposes elementary behavior specialists, discovery lab and schedule changes to boost supports and CTE exposure
Summary
District leaders outlined a proposal to add behavior specialists (using existing vacant positions and about $40,000 for training), a discovery/STEM lab rotation for elementary students, changes to specials (full‑time music and three PE sessions weekly) and an outdoor sixth‑grade academy pilot.
At a budget workshop, administrators described several instructional and student‑support proposals for elementary schools that the district said are meant to increase behavior supports, restore structured computer/STEAM space and expand early career exploration.
Beto (staff member) presented a behavior‑support initiative in response to needs‑assessment data and referrals. He said Sharyland ISD currently has one behavior specialist and that principals and assistant principals serve as the first tier of response. The proposal would create multiple behavior positions using existing funded (vacated or unfilled) roles; staff said the positions are in the current budget and that the only new…
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