| Item Title: | Special Education Update (20 Mins/Information) |
| Item Type: | Information |
| Background: | Staff will provide an update of the current status, the progress made, and next steps within the Special Education Department. Staff will speak to the department's priorities, the challenges they face, how they intend to address them, and specifically what they plan to do with regard to parent and community engagement. |
| AUSD LCAP Goals: | 1. Eliminate barriers to student success and maximize learning time.| 2a. Support all students in becoming college and career ready.| 2b. Support all English Learners (ELs) in becoming college and career ready.| 3. Support parent/guardian development as knowledgeable partners and effective advocates for student success.| 4. Ensure that all students have access to basic services. |
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Fiscal Analysis
Amount (Savings) (Cost): |
N/A |
| Recommendation: | This item is presented for information only. |
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| AUSD Guiding Principle: | #1 - All students have the ability to achieve academic and personal success.| #2 - Teachers must challenge and support all students to reach their highest academic and personal potential.| #3 - Administrators must have the knowledge, leadership skills and ability to ensure student success.| #4 - Parental involvement and community engagement are integral to student success.| #5 - Accountability, transparency, and trust are necessary at all levels of the organization.| #6 - Allocation of funds must support our vision, mission, and guiding principles. |
| Submitted By: | Kirsten Zazo, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services |