Unified School District · Special Education Department
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Programs Across 7 Categories
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Schools in Every Zone
Chapter 01 — Outcomes
Three years of measurable progress,
by every metric that matters.
Key Performance Indicators — District-Wide
Source: District SPED Annual Report · Data as of June 2024
"He read the whole book. Cover to cover. He came home and said, 'Mom, I did it.' That was the moment I understood what an IEP could actually do."
Patricia M.
Parent · Eastview Zone · Grade 4
Student Reading Trajectory
Anonymized case · Dyslexia diagnosis · 30 months of SPED services
Graduation rate for students with IEPs
Up from 72% in 2022 · 12 points above national average for comparable districts
Chapter 02 — Funding Gap
Federal law mandates the services.
The budget doesn't always follow.
IDEA covers a portion. State allocation fills some gaps. Private philanthropy closes the rest — and right now, there are gaps.
Current Funding Coverage — FY 2025–26
32% unfunded · 77 students at risk of service reduction
46% unfunded · 110 students at risk of service reduction
59% unfunded · 142 students at risk of service reduction
21% unfunded · 50 students at risk of service reduction
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Chapter 03 — Program Inventory
87 programs.
Every disability category covered.
14
Schools served
IEP Development & Monitoring
Every eligible student receives a legally compliant Individualized Education Program, co-written with families, reviewed annually, and monitored every 6 weeks.
Speech & Language Therapy
Direct and consultative therapy for articulation, language processing, AAC, and social communication.
Occupational Therapy
Fine motor, sensory integration, and daily living skills supporting classroom access.
Resource Room (LD)
Small-group direct instruction in reading, writing, and math for students with learning disabilities.
Autism Support Program
Structured classrooms with ABA-informed practices, social skills training, and sensory accommodations.
Emotional-Behavioral Disorder (EBD)
Therapeutic day program with mental health clinicians co-located in school buildings.
Transition Services (18–21)
Post-secondary planning, vocational training, and community-based instruction for young adults.
Deaf & Hard of Hearing
Itinerant and self-contained support with ASL interpreters and FM system accommodations.
Physical Therapy
Gross motor, mobility, and adaptive PE support for students with physical disabilities.
Chapter 04 — Staff Spotlight
The professionals behind
every accommodation letter.
Dr. Keisha Okafor
Director of Special Education · 18 yrs
"Every IEP is a legal promise. My job is to make sure we keep it — and that families know we mean it."
Marcus Delgado, M.S., CCC-SLP
Lead Speech-Language Pathologist · 11 yrs
"The first time a nonverbal student used their AAC device to say "more" to their mom — that's why I do this."
Yolanda Petersen, OTR/L
Occupational Therapy Coordinator · 9 yrs
"A child who can hold a pencil without pain can focus on what the pencil is writing. That's the whole job."
Anonymized Case Studies — Student Identity Protected
Diagnosis
Dyslexia, Dyscalculia
Before Services
Reading at 1st-grade level. Refusing to attend school 2–3 days per week.
After Services
Reading at 4th-grade level after 18 months of resource room + OT. 97% attendance.
Diagnosis
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Level 2
Before Services
Nonverbal. Significant behavioral disruptions. Unable to access general education.
After Services
Communicating with AAC device (avg. 45 utterances/day). Included in gen-ed for 60% of day.
Chapter 05 — Transparency
Open books.
Every dollar accounted for.
Federal Compliance Dashboard — FY 2024–25
IEPs Delivered On Time
Federal requirement: 100% within 30 days of eligibility
Annual Review Completion
State requirement: 100% before IEP anniversary date
Evaluation Timelines Met
60-day evaluation window per IDEA §614(a)(1)(C)
Parent Participation Rate
IEP meetings with at least one parent/guardian present
FY 2025–26 Budget Allocation · $7.24M Total
Audited financials available upon request · Last audit: June 2025 · Clean opinion
28 pages. Every number cited. Every program documented.
The full annual report includes compliance documentation, program-by-program outcome data, staff credentials, and a five-year financial trend. Built for board presentations and grant applications.
Mandate operates in compliance with IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. All student data is FERPA-protected.
"The law says every child deserves a free, appropriate public education. We're the people who make sure it happens."
Dr. Keisha Okafor · Director of Special Education
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