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FWCS trustees hear special education update as district cites rising need and funding squeeze
Summary
Trustees heard a detailed special education presentation covering inclusion gains, an alternate diploma program, services for 41 nonpublic schools and persistent funding shortfalls that district staff say constrain supports for students with significant disabilities.
Fort Wayne Community Schools trustees received a detailed report on the district’s special education services, including increases in identified students, expanded inclusion efforts and the use of an alternate diploma for students with the most significant disabilities.
District presenters (identified to the board as Jen Birning, director of special education; Rianne Fertil, assistant director; and Michelle Hoferacker, assistant director) said the district provides a wide range of supports — occupational and physical therapy, speech-language services, specialized teachers, instructional assistants and behavior specialists — and is…
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