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SPECICIAL EDGE OCTOBER 31, 2025

From the desk of Haley Gembarowski Elementary Curriculum Resources and Reminders If you have not checked out the Elementary Curriculum and Instruction blog, here’s the link! This blog comes out every two weeks and has helpful resources and reminders for elementary curriculum. This would be … Continue reading

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SPECIAL EDGE OCTOBER 23, 2025

FROM THE DESK OF SEAN REINHART Credit Recovery Options Below is a link for all the options in BLP for credit recovery.  Please know that the options listed in the link are the ONLY options available at this time.  The … Continue reading

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SPECIAL EDGE OCTOBER 2, 2025

FROM THE DESK OF SEAN REINHART Credit Recovery Options Below is a link for all the options in BLP for credit recovery.  Please know that the options listed in the link are the ONLY options available at this time.  The … Continue reading

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SPECIAL EDGE SEPTEMBER 18, 2025

Acuity-Based Staffing Model: FROM: Sean Reinhart, MS I want to share some information about changes to our staffing model this year.  This information was shared with building leaders in August, and we believe it important that you all understand the … Continue reading

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THE SPECIAL EDGE SEPTEMBER 5, 2025

WELCOME BACK! HOPE THAT EVERYONE HAD A FANTASTIC SUMMER ATTENTION LEARNING SPECIALISTS AND SPEECH PATHOLOGISTS: FROM KRISTAN SHOBE Welcome back! Your supply dollar budget this year is $200. This money is to be used for items that will enhance your … Continue reading

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THE SPECIAL EDGE MAY 28, 2025

REMINDER FOR CASE MANAGERS REMINDER FOR CASE MANAGERS Thank you to those of you who have sent in your Actuals High Cost Forms. If you haven’t sent your forms in yet, please get them to me as soon as possible, and … Continue reading

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THE SPECIAL EDGE MAY 28, 2025

REMINDER FOR CASE MANAGERS REMINDER FOR CASE MANAGERS Thank you to those of you who have sent in your Actuals High Cost Forms. If you haven’t sent your forms in yet, please get them to me as soon as possible, and … Continue reading

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The Special Edge

STUDENT SERVICES NEWS UPDATE ON $8.9M SPED STIPENDS The Senate Bill 5701 stipends will be posted in your May paycheck.  The stipend amount will be $445.86 before taxes.   Below is the blog post from February: The district submitted the grant … Continue reading

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THE SPECIAL EDGE MAY 7, 2025

STUDENT SERVICES NEWS UPDATE ON $8.9M SPED STIPENDS The Senate Bill 5701 stipends will be posted in your May paycheck.  The stipend amount will be $445.86 before taxes.   Below is the blog post from February: The district submitted the grant … Continue reading

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THE SPECIAL EDGE APRIL 23, 2025

STUDENT SERVICES NEWS The Nest Program will be expanding and relocating next fall The Nest program will have a new home this fall! The Nest is our self-contained program (run by the HDESD) for elementary students who experience dysregulation and … Continue reading

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