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Carmel Unified reports gains for students with disabilities, outlines staffing and program expansions
Summary
District special-education leaders told the school board the program shows rising enrollment, new in-district placements and improved ELA outcomes, while urging that staffing and individualized assessments remain priorities.
Carmel Unified School District presented a midyear update on special education on the district's Dec. organizational meeting night, highlighting enrollment trends, staffing changes and academic gains for students with disabilities.
Director of Special Education Steve Gonzales and program specialist/school psychologist Julie Ramirez told the board the district's special-education enrollment has risen since 2017 and that pending assessments indicate the caseload will likely be "above the 300 mark, similar to last year around 340." Gonzales said the district continues to deliver services across a continuum—from general education with related…
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