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SFUSD special-education leaders outline inclusion goals and ask board for resources

San Francisco Board of Education · December 8, 2009
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Summary

Special-education director Claire Davies reported inclusion metrics and a plan to expand inclusion placements and professional development; the CAC presented recommendations including strengthened parent liaisons, clearer placement procedures, and transition programs for ages 18–22.

At the Dec. 8 meeting the San Francisco Unified School District’s special-education office presented current inclusion data and a proposed strategic approach to expand inclusive practice across SFUSD campuses.

Claire Davies, executive director of special education, told the board that 30 of 72 elementary sites (42%) and a smaller share of middle and high schools are providing inclusion services, and that 542 students are currently identified as receiving inclusion supports under the district’s definition. She noted that the district’s larger population of students who receive related services (speech, OT/PT, RSP)…

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