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Parents and SEAC press Greenwich schools for more special-needs summer services as ESY hours shrink
Summary
Special Education Advisory Council and parents urged the board to expand summer services after ESY was reduced to four days a week, three hours a day for many students; SEAC said staffing is inconsistent and families urged a return to a five-day model with field activities.
Members of the Special Education Advisory Council and parents told the Board of Education on Feb. 23 that the district's summer services for students with special needs are too limited and that staffing challenges hinder full implementation of IEPs.
Andy Harrington Cosby, chair of SEAC, urged board members to review specialized programs and visit classrooms to understand how staffing and space affect…
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