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WestEd study finds strengths and gaps in Elk Grove Unified special education services
Summary
A WestEd review presented preliminary findings showing rising special education identification (about 17% in 2026), special-education costs around 22% of district budget, strengths in MTSS and staff dedication, and recommendations on alignment, paraeducator roles, onboarding and family communication.
WestEd presented preliminary results of a district-wide special education systems review at the Elk Grove Unified School District board meeting. WestEd project director Donna Meiners outlined study questions, methodology (surveys, focus groups, IEP reviews, classroom observations) and five theme areas for improvement including systems integration, policies and procedures, learning environments, human and fiscal…
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