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Greece Central presents special education annual report, warns of space and service gaps
Summary
District special education leaders reported 1,700+ students receiving special education services (about 17.5% of enrollment), described program breadth and staffing, and warned that physical space—more than staffing—is the main constraint limiting placement capacity and timely preschool services.
Executive Director Stacy Brindisi and Director Melanie Stevenson told the board the district operates an extensive special education continuum — roughly 84 self-contained classrooms K–12 and integrated co-teaching across most campuses — and that enrollment in special education programs has grown to more than 1,700 students, about 17.5% of the district population.
Brindisi said Greece employs about 186 certified special education teachers plus related-service staff and that approximately 691 students are in integrated co-teaching placements K–12. She noted the district provides in-district services for resident students and also oversees 99 out-of-district placements and about 83…
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