Amid Chicago Public Schools’ ongoing efforts to revamp its approach to serving students with disabilities, the district announced the appointment of a new chief to helm its Office of Diverse Learner Supports and Services on Thursday. Joshua Long, a former speech pathologist and principal of CPS’ Southside Occupational Academy High School, which provides vocational programs to special education .
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Officials are considering opening more so-called specialty schools meant to help students with more challenging disabilities transition into the real world.