An overhaul is proposed at a time when special ed costs $16 million a year.
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Special ed report could be force for change
Parents of Portland students agree that ‘there is a lack of defined leadership and consistency’ in special ed programs.
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Consultants defend findings on special ed
The report was based on the district’s own data, they tell the School Committee.
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Portland schools chief plans leadership shake-up
Jim Morse says his plan will focus on increasing staff accountability and student performance.
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Portland panel to meet with special ed. consultant
The School Committee is scheduled to meet with the authors of a controversial report that concluded the district could save $2.5 million on special education
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Hoose to speak at USM graduation
Author Phillip Hoose of Portland, who recently won the National Book Award, will also receive an honorary doctorate at the ceremony.
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Sex education at crossroads in Portland
With two of its teachers retiring, the program could be maintained as is or changed significantly.
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Added incentive boosts city school retirements
Portland will save about $2 million in salaries in the next school year, helping to offset big funding cuts.
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Caron: Schedule sharing bears more study
The board will consider his proposed condition of approval when it votes on Wednesday.
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Flaws like those in special ed exist in other parts of district
Officials begin fixing deficiencies in central oversight, curriculum consistency and job descriptions.