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Students showcase Concord Possibilities storefront; special‑education staff report program and staffing gains
Summary
Students displayed merchandise and described vocational roles at Concord Possibilities, a storefront social‑enterprise; the district’s special‑education director reported new elementary special‑education administrators, expanded in‑district services, professional development (ADOS‑2, AAC) and updated procedures.
Students and staff presented Concord Possibilities, the district’s storefront social‑enterprise that provides vocational and community engagement opportunities for students in the launch program. Students showed products (custom shirts and hats), described daily work tasks (design preparation, heat‑pressing and packaging) and said the store has helped build independence and practical job skills.
The special‑education director reported additional staffing investments: two new assigned elementary special‑education administrators (one per building), training for 16 elementary special educators in structured literacy curricula, outside consultant work on augmentative and alternative communication, and in‑district capacity that has helped reduce out‑of‑district placements.
Staff also noted an updated 05/2004 process, a refreshed curriculum accommodation policy on the district website, and links to resources for families. Committee members praised the store and the special‑education program and asked how the community can support expanded hours and customer outreach.
Next steps: staff will continue to refine hours and outreach for Concord Possibilities, update parents on program offerings and continue professional development for special‑education staff.
