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Valley Academy settles into new building as district highlights expansion of transition and special-ed programs
Summary
Valley Academy staff and students described moves into a new facility, expansion of programs including a new high-school offering and a mixed-grade 'Mustang Link' for grades 1–2, and operational steps taken to support a smoother transition for special education students.
Valley Academy of Learning leaders told the Wenatchee School District board that the program has moved into a new building and expanded its offerings, including a new Valley High School program and a mixed-grade Mustang Link for early elementary students.
Shelley Gelsing, director of programs at Valley Academy, said staff prepared classrooms, a large library and a parent-partnered room to support a mix of in-school and at-home instruction. Gelsing said staff levels equate to about 9.7 full-time equivalent employees and that enrollment has grown substantially: "When I started,…
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