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Special-education enrollment at Cascade SD 5 approaches 18% as district cites staffing strains
Summary
The district's director of special services told the board Cascade SD 5 serves roughly 466–470 special-education students (about 17%, moving toward 18%), an increase of nearly 100 students since 2020; some students require multiple adults and nursing support, prompting staffing and program concerns.
Cascade School District's Director of Special Services, Miss Johnson, told the board the district currently serves roughly 466 special-education students (and is now likely near 470), representing about 17% of the student body and edging toward 18%.
"We're about 17%, but we're actually starting to push more towards 18%," Miss Johnson said, noting the district has seen nearly 100 additional special-education students since 2020 and that service levels vary widely…
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