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Elk Grove Unified spotlights special education gains as parents press for clearer data and stronger inclusion
Summary
District staff presented special education data showing 10,506 students served and expanded co-teaching and transition programs; parents and advocates urged more site-level transparency and said racialized treatment and inconsistent inclusion remain key concerns.
Anne Regali, speaking for Elk Grove Unifieds special education team, told the school board the district served 10,506 students in special education this year and that about 70% of those students receive services in general education settings. Regali outlined program expansions, including increased preschool assessments, partnerships with Alta Regional Center, paid work experiences that rose to 183 students, and plans to expand co-teaching and multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS).
The presentation called out persistent challenges: the district reported a low A-G completion rate for students receiving services (the presentation cited roughly 14% in one chart), ongoing work to reduce IEP timelines and…
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