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Kyle Elementary outlines new continuum to expand special-education supports
Summary
Principal Mike Sopko told the Portage Township Schools board the district has reorganized schedules and staff roles to increase access to special-education supports in general education settings, aiming to meet an IDOE standard that 80% of students with IEPs receive most services in gen ed while improving outcomes.
Principal Mike Sopko presented a new ‘‘continuum of support’’ at Kyle Elementary, saying the district’s goal is to create consistent systems that increase students’ access to services while meeting state requirements. "IDOE requires 80% or more of our students with IEPs to receive 80% or more of their support services within the general-education setting," Sopko said, adding the district wants to be "compliant as a byproduct of doing what’s right for students."
Sopko said he and colleagues, including Mr. Evers at Myers Elementary, worked to design grade-level…
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