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RSU 40 presents special education inclusion plan and phased early-childhood IEP rollout
Summary
Special education directors told the RSU 40 board they aim to increase inclusion across the district, clarified differences between 504 plans and IEPs, outlined a continuum of services from resource rooms to LEAP/Bridge programs, and said the district will enroll 4-year-olds into mandated early IEP services next year with 3-year-olds to follow.
The RSU 40 special education leadership presented a district-wide inclusion strategy and a phased early-childhood rollout, emphasizing data-driven decisions, clearer program entrance and exit criteria, and the legal distinction between 504 plans and IEPs.
The special education presenters (introduced as Ashley and Penelope) framed their vision around inclusion: “All students are general education students first,” they said, describing differentiation and universal supports that aim to keep students in general education wherever appropriate. The presenters explained that 504 plans (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act) provide accommodations to ensure access, while Individualized…
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