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Special education audit underway; state law allows students to remain in high school until 22
Summary
The district reported an OSPI audit of special education and noted new state legislation now permits some students to remain in high school through age 22; preliminary audit feedback indicated the district is 'doing fine.'
Special Education Director Tim Warren told the board that the district was selected by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) for an audit of its special education program. Auditors interviewed teachers, observed classrooms, reviewed Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) implementation. Warren said recommendations have not yet been issued but the general outcome was that the district is doing fine.
Warren also noted recently passed state legislation permitting students to attend high school until age 22. The director said, when possible, students receive special-education services inside regular classrooms and that younger students show higher special-education enrollment because of early-intervention needs such as speech services.
The board asked for clarification about enrollment patterns; Warren explained that early intervention services cause higher counts at younger grades, and students may 'graduate' out of some services as they age.
