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Bryan ISD says new Sierra School therapeutic program is near capacity and showing early behavioral gains
Summary
Bryan ISD officials reported implementation details and early outcomes for a contracted therapeutic school program, saying the district has used vacant positions to offset much of the $900,000 contract and that discipline referrals and suspension days have dropped among students served.
Bryan ISD officials told the school board that a contracted therapeutic placement for middle- and high-school students with special education needs is operating at near capacity and showing measurable early improvements.
The district implemented the Sierra School therapeutic program this fall after the board approved “the authorization of the contracted services not to exceed $900,000 for the 24‑25 school year,” said Dr. Jennifer Warren, Bryan ISD executive director of special programs. Warren said staff identified about $580,000 in vacant salaries to offset the contract cost.
The district located the program at the Milam campus and said the site can serve up to 20 students. Warren said the district…
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