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District presenters and families say inclusive special-education changes improved attendance and behavior
Summary
District staff presented data and families gave testimony supporting the district's shift to inclusive special-education practices, saying students are attending more, suspensions are down and students with disabilities are making measurable academic progress.
Tiffany, who led the district's inclusive-practices presentation, told the school board the district has intentionally moved special-education services into neighborhood classrooms and expanded case management so "special education is a service, not a place." She said early local data show improved results for students with disabilities and benefits for their peers.
"When we talk about special education services, it's really a civil rights issue," Tiffany said, framing the district's work as both legal obligation and educational practice. She reported that attendance rose, that a…
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