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Special education director reports inclusion gains, pauses Therapeutic Learning Centers pending staffing and rostering fixes
Summary
Director Heather Morgan told the board the district continues to meet inclusion targets and is pausing its Therapeutic Learning Centers due to staffing, rostering and program-definition issues; staff will negotiate incentives and clarify technical rostering specifications before a planned reopening in 2027–28.
Heather Morgan, director of special education, delivered a comprehensive update to the board covering program locations, staffing, professional development and inclusion metrics.
Morgan said the district has spread programs across neighborhoods to reduce transportation burdens and is adding a mild/moderate special day class at Highlands for 2025–26. She announced a temporary pause of Therapeutic Learning Centers (TLC) because of staffing shortages, unclear program definitions and challenges with Rostering and CALPADS specifications;…
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