Individualized Education Program
Coverage of Individualized Education Program in the Nexus archive.
- The Nation’s Largest School System Is Expanding Special Education for Its Youngest Learners
New York City is expanding special education services for preschoolers with disabilities, including autism, emotional disabilities, and those needing adapted academics. A $67.5 million investment will fund three new programs starting in fall 2024 across 14 community school districts, prioritizing areas with working-class and immigrant families. The initiative includes hiring staff to reduce evaluation delays, support IEP creation, and expand bilingual assessments.
- Why the Philadelphia school district will phase out a special education program
The Philadelphia school district plans to phase out its Intensive Learning Support (ILS) program by the end of the school year, aiming to integrate special education students into general education classrooms. Officials claim the change is based on research showing benefits from inclusive education, but teachers and experts express concerns about insufficient resources and potential loss of necessary support for students.