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District presents three‑year Special Education Plan; staff identify participation and proficiency targets for improvement
Summary
Dr. Dennis and Mrs. Schrage presented a draft of Springfield Township School District’s three‑year Special Education Plan, required by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, and identified participation and proficiency shortfalls to guide targeted work.
Dr. Dennis and Mrs. Schrage presented a draft of Springfield Township School District’s three‑year Special Education Plan, required by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE). The plan frames district procedures for identification, services, staffing, professional development and positive behavior supports, and it lists specific improvement goals tied to state‑level thresholds.
Why it matters: PDE requires districts to produce a comprehensive plan and to identify improvement areas using state data; the committee must approve posting for a 30‑day public review before final board approval.
Findings presented
- Improvement planning: Dr. Dennis told the committee PDE flagged the district in two general areas that require targeted work: participation (how many students with IEPs participate in state assessments) and proficiency (the…
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