Wicked Local
During the public comment portion of the May 11 virtual joint school committee meeting, a Concord resident pushed members to establish a committee consisting of teachers, administrators, parents students and community members to examine issues related to special education.
Specifically, Colleen Walston wants this special committee to look at dyslexia, professional development, and evidence-based literacy practices in all tiers of instruction. Her reason why was direct.
“This district routinely denies children have learning disabilities until the gaps are so vast that parents pay thousands of dollars for independent neuropsychological evaluations,” Walston said. “But please don’t take my word for it. As School Committee members, it’s important to read and understand the laws the government writes for our children, and our schools' obligation to our students.”