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Lancaster ISD special-education director reports program growth, full compliance on state indicators
Summary
The special-education department reported growth to about 911 students served, expanded staff including six dyslexia teachers, increased evaluations, and 100% compliance on state special-education performance indicators for 2025–26; trustees praised the programs and asked for continued focus on inclusion and early-childhood outcomes.
Crystal Cromer, executive director of special education for Lancaster ISD, presented a quarterly update on April 8 highlighting staffing, services, student data and areas for growth. Cromer said the department serves roughly 900–1,000 students with disabilities, employs 49 central special-education staff, about 50 special-education teachers, 60 paraprofessionals and six dyslexia…
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