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Special-education report: Laurens district served 49 students in 2024–25, staff outline transition focus for 2025–26
Summary
Lindsey Gifford told the Laurens Central School Board the district provided special-education services to 49 students in 2024–25, emphasized collaboration with other districts and external providers, and said next year will stress transition planning and the Portrait of a Graduate initiative.
Lindsey Gifford presented the Laurens Central School District's special-education report for 2024–25, saying the district "had 49 students that were provided services for 24-25" and that the district currently employs four special-education teachers. Gifford described the district's use of related services — speech and language, occupational and physical therapy — and partnerships with external providers such as the Kelberman Center.
Gifford said professional development last year emphasized writing measurable goals and maintaining data, and she identified transition planning as a major focus for 2025–26. "Next year focus will be on transition planning," the presenter told the board, noting ongoing collaboration with neighboring districts to ensure services are available. The presentation indicated continuity of services and an emphasis on preparing students for post-school outcomes.
