Many experts say it is harmful to isolate children with disabilities. Nationally, however, public districts paid for about 166,000 students with disabilities to attend segregated schools.
In early December, PCES, which handles special education for school districts across Porter County, announced a major overhaul in how staffing will be managed.
This year, WFYI reporters tackled tough education stories – from teacher and classroom aide shortages, to major changes coming to the Indianapolis Public Schools district.
Special-education teachers in participating Porter County districts are employed by and paid via PCES. After Tuesday s decision, districts will begin hiring their own special-education teachers and hosting more special-education programming