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Sheldon ISD cites rising special‑education enrollment and leans on vendors to meet caseloads
Summary
District staff said special‑education enrollment has climbed to about 1,844 students, stretching in‑district speech and psychology capacity and prompting contracts with multiple vendors; trustees asked about ethics and screening practices.
District special‑education staff told trustees the district’s caseload has grown substantially and that the district must supplement in‑house services with contracted providers to meet student needs.
Why it matters: Higher special‑education enrollment affects staffing, vendor spending and classroom supports across the district; trustees asked whether increased identification and the contractor model create incentives that affect evaluations.
What presenters said: The special‑education presenter said the program grew from roughly 860 students in May 2021 to about 1,844…
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