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Bryan ISD reports early gains from contracted therapeutic program at Milam campus
Summary
The district says a contracted therapeutic program for students with significant behavioral needs is nearly at capacity and has produced sharp decreases in discipline referrals and suspension days; placements are determined by ARD committees and funded via contract authority previously approved by the board.
Dr. Jennifer Warren, Bryan ISD executive director of special programs, told the school board that the district's contracted therapeutic program (Sierra School) is "almost at capacity" at its Milam campus and is showing measurable early benefits.
Warren said the Milam program, designed for students in grades 7—12 with significant behavioral or emotional needs, is staffed by a program director, two special-education teachers, four assistant teachers (paraprofessionals), a social worker and a climate manager. The site has a capacity of 20 students; Warren…
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