Board approves one-year empathy-interview training to study special-education behavior concerns

Jan 9, 2026

The board approved a one-year empathy-interview contract intended to investigate behavior and discipline in special education, involving initial training sessions, a month of interviews (about 25–30) by a 7–10 person team, coaching support, and an emphasis on system-level solutions rather than individual blame.

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The board approved a one-year contract for an empathy-interview training program intended to examine behavior and discipline issues in special education programs.

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