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Haddon Township reports rising special-education caseloads, opens new in-district programs
Summary
District special-education staff told the board that 389 students were classified this year and that the total likely will exceed 400 by year end, prompting new in-district classrooms, added supports and concern about rising related-service costs.
Haddon Township special-education staff told the Board of Education that classified student counts have risen to 389 and are expected to surpass 400 by the end of the school year, prompting the district to open new in-district programs and to expand services.
"We anticipate will probably be over 400 by the end of the school," Speaker 7 said while presenting department goals, data and staffing needs. The presenter described statewide changes to classification language and meeting notices and said the department is investing in professional development and updated assessments to align with new state versions of tools.
Why it matters: An increasing special-education caseload affects…
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