| Item Title: | Executive Cabinet Self-Study of Special Education: Components of Current Program and Needs Assessment - Part 2 (15 Mins/Information) |
| Item Type: | Information |
| Background: | AUSD conducted a self study of special education between August 2024 and February 2025, which included looking at the following areas:
- Basic Enrollment Data
- Pre-referral Interventions and Supports
- Referral and Particular Services by Site Data
- Eligibility Types
- Related Services
- Outside Placement Rates
- Staffing Costs
- Legal Services and Costs
- Transportation
- Cummulative Analysis and Preliminary Recommendations
Tonight, staff are bringing forth some preliminary recommendations from the process. |
| 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. |
| Fund Codes: | |
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.| #7 - All employees must receive respectful treatment and professional support to achieve district goals. |
| Submitted By: | Kirsten Zazo, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services |