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Special education enrollment rises; district highlights DLC program and autism specialist hire

Sheridan School Board (Sheridan SD 48J) · November 21, 2024
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The district reported special education enrollment grew from 157 to 187 students this year; staff described expanded in-district supports, a DLC program serving about 12 students, partnerships with local businesses, and a recent hire of an autism specialist to support classrooms.

The district's special programs coordinator told the board that special education enrollment increased from 157 students last year to 187 this year, an increase of about 30 students. Staff attributed much of the increase to new eligibility determinations and student move-ins.

The coordinator described district in-district supports that reduced outside placements from 13 to eight and highlighted the DLC program,…

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