Subject: Special Education Comprehensive Review
Staff Contact: Dr. Michelle Boyd, assistant superintendent, Department of Special Services
Other Staff Present:
Dr. Sloan Presidio, chief academic officer
Michael Bloom, director, Office of Special Education Instruction
Dawn Schaefer, director, Office of Special Education Procedural Support
Dr. Michael Axler, acting director, Office of Intervention and Prevention Services
Meeting Category: November 15, 2022 – School Board Work Session
School Board Action Required: Information
Summary/Background:
In response to a request from the School Board, an external review of FCPS’ special education program was conducted by the American Institute for Research (AIR) which began December 2020 with the final report being presented at the October 4, 2022 School Board Work Session.
The purpose of today’s presentation is to share the proposed process for developing the three-year special education enhancement plan. As outlined in the presentation, the proposed process includes collaboration with internal and external stakeholders with opportunities for stakeholder feedback throughout the plan’s development.
Recommendation: The administration requests that the School Board support the Special Education Enhancement Planning Process as presented.
Attachments:
Special Education Enhancement Plan: “The Process” Presentation
Special Education Enhancement Plan Schedule
Current and Near Future Special Education Actions Supportive of the American Institute for Research’s (AIR) Recommendations