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Valley Central special‑education director reports rising preschool classifications and higher out‑of‑district placement costs
Valley Central School District Board of Education · March 9, 2026
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Summary
The district’s special‑education director reported that the number of classified preschool students has nearly doubled since 2021, that about 101 students are placed out of district, and that the district is budgeting for increased out‑of‑district costs next year.
The Valley Central director of special education reviewed the district’s Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) practices and said early‑childhood classifications are increasing, with 168 classified preschoolers currently on the district’s caseload and a trend of rising need since 2021.
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