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Superintendent presents special education progress report; district highlights staffing, early childhood expansion and lower mediation filings
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Darryl Rogers and Special Education staff updated the board on special education initiatives including expanded early childhood programs, a toolkit of supports for schools (IEP facilitators), hybrid delivery for some related services, and data showing higher first‑year special educator retention and a drop in mediation filings.
Baltimore County Public Schools leaders told the Board of Education on March 11 that the district has expanded early childhood programs, added IEP facilitators to every school, and seen improved first‑year special educator retention alongside a 22% decrease in mediation filings from baseline.
Why it matters: Special education is a central academic priority for the district. Staffing shortages, related‑service delivery, and family engagement affect student access to services and daily instruction.
Highlights from the presentation - Dr. Darryl Rogers (Superintendent) framed special education as a top academic priority and described…
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