The Taylorville School District held an informational meeting for families regarding the pullout of the Nokomis-Pana-Taylorville Special Education program to form their own. There are 491 families that rely on the Special Education program. Only 6 families were present to ask questions about the NPT. The School District says that through their own program they can provide more individualized specifically tailored educational programs for students with disabilities.
Michael Edwards, who is in charge of the social and emotional program at Taylorville School District says that moving on is the right thing for the Students.
Edwards says there will be an official public hearing on this in the fall.
The Taylorville School Board has set goals for Special Education including responding to the changing needs of Special Education Students, expanding best practices and expertise through training and progressive educational initiatives, intensify the focus on fiscal responsibilities, and implementing IDEA requirements and best practices for all Students.
For more information contact Michael Edwards at 217-824-4951 or email Mr. Edwards at medwards@tcusd3.org.
