Parents of students in the Functional Life Skills (FLS) program told the Natrona County School District board that a decision to relocate the Paradise Valley FLS program to Fort Casper was made without consulting families or staff and urged the district to explain and reconsider the move.

Board members reported on Oct. 15 community listening sessions focused on communication, family engagement and support for students with special needs; staff noted a $2.5 million federal grant to WSU's Rohr program for postsecondary transition supports.

Wayzata School District anticipates funding cuts impacting transportation and special education services.

Bay Springs Middle's Katie Fowler and Central Elementary celebrated for significant educational contributions.

Officials stress importance of strong educational programs for vulnerable students in Wake County.

Parents and advocates demand clear policies amid complaints of poor service and discrimination.

Cape Cod Collaborative adds bus driver Paul Basinski and food supervisor Teresa Flores.

Taunton's co-teaching model improves academic performance of students with disabilities, reveals data.

AB 14 12 mandates timely adoption of IEPs for special needs students transferring from other states.

Superintendent Jason told the Winchester City Public Schools board that a recently finalized city budget left the district $600,000 short and will force reductions of up to 10 teaching positions and several teacher assistant posts; special-education advocates warned of direct impacts on students.

District principals presented elementary budgets and reported multiple paraeducator vacancies; administrators proposed removing two budgeted paraprofessional positions rather than cutting a certified teacher, sparking debate about class-size policy, IEP obligations and the risk of default budgets.

Consultants presented a comprehensive special-education program review to the board, highlighting strengths (high inclusion rates, low out-of-district placements, staffing within norms) and recommending clearer eligibility/exit guidelines, expanded integrated co-teaching, MTSS work, and transition teams. Consultants also reported a Medicaid billing

District shows improvement in graduation readiness while addressing needs of special education students.

Tennessee revises funding rules for pre-kindergarten special education students starting July 2025

Board approves initial readings of policies for students with disabilities and medication administration.