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External review finds Shenendehowa special-education inclusion rates above regional averages, recommends clearer program descriptions and transition teams
Summary
An external review of Shenendehowa's special-education program found the district's inclusion rate and in-district placement record above regional averages and recommended clearer program descriptions, stronger MTSS implementation and transition teams to improve consistency.
An external team of consultants presented a special-education program review to the Shenendehowa Central School District Board of Education, reporting strengths and recommending changes to clarify procedures and strengthen transitions between programs.
John Maguire and Dr. Michael Nyman of the consulting team told the board their work included interviews with roughly 151–181 stakeholders across buildings and analysis of district data. They identified multiple areas of strength, including a relatively high inclusion rate: 71.8% of students with disabilities spend 80% or more of the school day in general-education settings, and that rate increased nearly 7% over the last three years. The consultants called that a district strength.
Consultants also reported low…
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