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Meeting Date:
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3/15/2022 - 7:00 PM
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Category:
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INFORMATION / DISCUSSION ITEMS
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Type:
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Info
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Subject:
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9.3 Overview of Special Education in LVJUSD
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Attachment Summary
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Discussion Information
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File Attachment:
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Quick Summary / Abstract:
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Staff will present an overview of the support offered to students with disabilities through our schools and the Special Education Department.
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Background:
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The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires school
districts to provide a Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) to
eligible children with special needs. The Livermore Valley Joint Unified
School District (LVJUSD) continues to have a strong commitment to
develop systems of supports for our students with special needs by
creating and supporting effective programming and instruction to
meet each student's unique needs. Over the last
year, LVJUSD has continued to create new types of programs to
better meet the needs of students in Special Education. This has
included expanding co-teaching and our Learning Centers,
and widening our ability to meet the needs of students with mental
health challenges. In addition, the professional learning strategy for
our staff in Special Education has become a model for other districts
in the Tri-Valley. Each month, our new teachers receive three hours
of direct professional development which has increased retention, efficacy, and overall job satisfaction.
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Status
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Students in Special Education are afforded a Free and Appropriate Public Education. Programs and services are developed to meet the individual needs of students so they can contribute and thrive in a changing world.
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Fiscal Impact
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The federal mandate for service makes Special Education different
from most educational programs in that Special Education nearly
always exceeds the federal funding set aside for them. In effect,
school districts must meet their mandate to serve students with
disabilities while also supporting other budgeted programs.
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Superintendent's Recommendation:
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This report is informational only and requires no action be taken by
the Board of Education.
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Frank Selvaggio - Director of Special Education
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Signed By:
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Kelly Bowers, Ed.D. - Superintendent
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