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Tailored learning options show early gains; district warns space and staffing limit expansion

Vancouver School District Board · November 19, 2025
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District staff reported that STAR, Open Doors and other tailored learning options are showing improved engagement and outcomes for students who need alternative pathways but said physical space and FTE constraints limit growth; board was told TLO will be prioritized in next-year budget planning.

Kurt (TLO lead), Kathleen Paradis and Elizabeth McAuley presented data on tailored learning options, which include STAR, Open Doors, Success Academy and VLA. Staff said referrals to TLOs are frequently for students with special-education or multilingual needs and that programs are showing positive early outcomes in…

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