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Special education staff warn of co‑teaching shortfalls as special‑education enrollment rises
Summary
District special-education staff reported a 15% increase in special‑education enrollment since 2021 (about 117 students) and said the division lacks enough teachers to implement co‑teaching models consistently; board asked for a positions‑needed list before next meetings.
Special education leaders told the Isle of Wight County School Board that the district’s use of co‑teaching models is constrained by staffing shortages even as enrollment of students with disabilities has grown.
Presenters explained co‑teaching approaches and specially designed instruction (SDI) used in district classrooms, and said research and local data support inclusive instruction when staffing allows. "Co‑teaching is an instructional approach in…
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