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District presents decade of special‑education reforms; trustees seek more parental input and an external review
Summary
Greenville County Schools staff outlined progress since 2014 on special education: reduced evaluation wait times, higher graduation rates for students with disabilities, expanded behavior supports and paraprofessional training, and plans for an external review and parent engagement; trustees asked for details on ABA, billing, and advisory structures.
Greenville County Schools delivered an expansive review of special education (IDEA) services, improvement efforts and planned next steps, concluding with a pledge to commission an external review and broaden parent engagement.
District leaders summarized a decade of changes since a 2014 program review. Tracy Hogan (special education leadership) and Dr. Royster highlighted measurable progress: evaluation wait times decreased (from an average ~62 days to ~46 days in recent years), placement of specialized classes moved into more home communities (reducing lengthy bus rides), and the high‑school graduation rate for students with disabilities rose to 66.5% — a marked increase from earlier years. The presenters said the district now serves more than 12,500…
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