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Candidates emphasize special-education supports, social-emotional learning and limits on classroom cell phones
Summary
At a candidate forum, Middletown Board of Education candidates described plans to protect special education services, expand social-emotional learning and enforce limits on cell phone use in schools.
MIDDLETOWN, Conn. — Middletown Board of Education candidates at an Oct. 27 forum said they would prioritize resources for special education and social-emotional learning and support restrictions on in-class cell phone use as part of broader efforts to improve school climate and student supports.
When asked how they would support special education and student social-emotional well-being "given our current political climate," candidates urged more para staffing, professional development and community partnerships. "We need to give access to them," candidate Adam Hain said of special education students, adding that paras and special-education teachers need adequate resources. Another candidate noted state- and federal-level…
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