1. Shelton Special Education March 11, 2014 Tami Stoutnar

2. Shelton Special Education Current- – 573 students receiving SDI (K-12+) – 143 early learning students receiving SDI (0-5) – 35 Special Education Teachers – 4.8 School Psychologists – 4.8 SLP’s – 2.0 Motor Therapists (OT/PT) – 328.75 hours of Para-Educator time daily

3. Shelton Special Education 7 School Buildings 1 Early Learning Program Resource Room Behavior Support Classrooms Exceptional Needs Classrooms Speech only students ***Placement Options- allow for inclusion into general education setting if appropriate for individual student***

4. Shelton Special Education By the numbers…a comparison from 2012-2013. - K-12+ Special Education enrollment increases by 8. - Early Learning Childhood Program (Birth to Five) increased by 21. - Classified Aide time daily decreased a total of 28.6 hours. - Itinerant staff time decreased also

5. Shelton Special Education Growth – Birth – 3 Program (36 infant/toddlers) – 3-5 Program (107 students requiring specially designed instruction) – Continued need for increased services provided by special education staff and contracted employees.

6. Shelton Special Education Funding – 2013-2014 School Year Revenue State Special Education $3,299,357 (79%) Federal Special Education $754,378 (18%) Cooperative Generated Special Education $142,798 (3%)

7. Shelton Special Education Challenges – BUDGET! Adequate Staff- recruitment and retention Adequate Facilities- with room to grow Adequate Teaching Materials; equipment; technology Adequate Professional Development

8. Questions?