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SELPA director outlines SIM progress, staffing gains and new ADR funding for special education
Summary
SELPA director Dr. Hedegard reported that Amador Unified remains in targeted SIM monitoring, outlined progress from the 2023 SIM plan, recruitment and retention initiatives (including bonuses and SEEK partnership), and announced ADR funding and a contracted ADR coach to support local dispute resolution.
Dr. Hedegard, the local SELPA director, briefed the governing board on the district’s progress under the California Department of Education’s monitoring framework (SIM) and on staffing for special education during the March 11 meeting.
Dr. Hedegard said Amador Unified is currently at a targeted monitoring level for school‑age services and that the county office, as a small LEA, remains in compliance monitoring. He presented the 2023 SIM plan progress report — which CDE has accepted — and highlighted…
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