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District reviewers flag IEP performance gaps; board to discuss rollout of special-education recommendations
Summary
An external special-education review found high levels of general-classroom placement for students with IEPs but measurable achievement gaps and inconsistent use of paraprofessionals; the district plans an April 9 meeting to work through recommendations for instruction, staffing roles and training.
Board members received a summary March 17 of an external review of special-education services.
A staff member presented highlights left by Director of Student Services Mindy Clancy, who was unable to attend. The review found the district places students with individualized education programs (IEPs) in general classrooms at a high rate, but those students often show performance gaps compared with peers…
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