Special Education Report

Date:  March 24, 2025

To:  RSU #74 Board of Directors

From:  Grace Cram, Special Education Director

Re:  Board Report for April 2025

This month has been another busy month in the Special Education Department.  On March 14, eight staff members finished their certification for Safety Care.  We currently have at least one staff member in every school in the district that is certified in Safety Care.  

Due to the increase in challenging student behavior, RSU#74 is contracting with an outside Board Certified Behavior Analysis.  Her name is Lora Perry, MSB Ed, BCBA, LBA Master of Science, Business Education, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Licensed Behavior Analyst, Educational Program Consultant.  Lora is currently working with the Garret Schenck staff.  She came on March 13 to do observations and she has been meeting with staff on Zoom meetings for follow-up. Lora’s approach is to improve the behavioral progress of the students and to improve the technical ability of the staff that works with the students.  Lora will be providing training for  the 3-5 general education teachers and the special education staff during our early release day on April 2.  

During the month of March, the high school staff has started the Multi State Alternate Assessment.  This assessment is given in place of the Maine Through the Year Assessment when a student is using a substantially adapted and modified curriculum in order to meet the grade level alternate achievement standards.  Special Education Teachers are also submitting the approved accommodations for the Maine Through the Year Assessment to Scott Hall for input into the system so they will be ready for the student when they start taking the assessment on April 14.

Respectfully Submitted,

Grace Cram