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Wanna Grow alternative program shows early success; special‑education staff flag disproportionality and referral volume
Summary
Presenters described the Wanna Grow alternative program as producing high attendance and engagement and outlined special education priorities, including a target that 80% of identified students show expected reading growth and concern about overrepresentation of African American students in special education.
Teachers and special education staff told the Waunakee curriculum committee that the new Wanna Grow alternative program has produced high attendance and engagement while special‑education leaders outlined district targets and equity concerns.
Laura Ostrander, introduced as the teacher overseeing the Wanna Grow program, and a lead teacher returning to the district described the program’s core beliefs — a whole‑child focus, strong relationships and…
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