You nailed it with the multiplying admins focused on "compliance". I think a lot of it is related to the rise in students determined to be in need of Individualized Education Plans (IEPS) - i.e. Special Education - and 504 Plans (for other "disabilities"). It seems very easy for parents and school staff to get a student classified this w…
You nailed it with the multiplying admins focused on "compliance". I think a lot of it is related to the rise in students determined to be in need of Individualized Education Plans (IEPS) - i.e. Special Education - and 504 Plans (for other "disabilities"). It seems very easy for parents and school staff to get a student classified this way - and this in turn creates the need for more staff: SPED teachers/case managers and a whole hierarchy of Central Office SPED compliance people. The drive to get kids on these plans is questionable: some good intentions, sure, but also some gaming of the system, as the plans come with "accommodations" such as reduced assignments, extended time, etc.
You nailed it with the multiplying admins focused on "compliance". I think a lot of it is related to the rise in students determined to be in need of Individualized Education Plans (IEPS) - i.e. Special Education - and 504 Plans (for other "disabilities"). It seems very easy for parents and school staff to get a student classified this way - and this in turn creates the need for more staff: SPED teachers/case managers and a whole hierarchy of Central Office SPED compliance people. The drive to get kids on these plans is questionable: some good intentions, sure, but also some gaming of the system, as the plans come with "accommodations" such as reduced assignments, extended time, etc.