Carlisle schools refine special education planning with student voice emphasis
Carlisle special education planning emphasizes social-emotional learning and family resources. The joint School Committee special education subcommittee and parent advisory committee discussed refinement of the Student Opportunity Act plan, which will focus on social-emotional learning and narrow
School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional) · Meeting of January 29, 2026
Carlisle special education planning emphasizes social-emotional learning and family resources. The joint School Committee special education subcommittee and parent advisory committee discussed refinement of the Student Opportunity Act plan, which will focus on social-emotional learning and narrow measurement to students with IEPs using nationally normed data, with collaboration from school psychologists on the multi-year strategy. The committee emphasized ensuring special education perspectives are represented in the district's strategic planning process and reported progress linking new materials to the special education website to support families preparing for IEPs.
The district is also developing an expanded 2026 Extended School Year program with intensive options for high-need students.
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Source: the School Committee Meeting Agendas (Local and Regional) meeting of January 29, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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