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Special education audit urges system changes to reduce staff workload and improve inclusion
Summary
Director Hampton presented a Special Education Audit highlighting strong staff commitment but recommending 12 priorities to strengthen systems, with initial emphasis on workload distribution, professional learning and leadership alignment to improve instructional quality and inclusive practices.
Director Hampton summarized the Special Education Audit, which identified strengths in staff commitment, positive relationships with students and effective classroom practices. The audit listed areas for growth, including the need to strengthen systems, adjust staff workloads, increase staff professional learning and align leadership for clearer strategic direction.
Hampton said there are 12 recommendations total and recommended the initial focus be on workload distribution and leadership alignment to support instructional quality and more inclusive practices. The board discussed next steps for implementation sequencing and asked staff to return with prioritized actions and timelines.
