High number of retirements and resignations combined with large amount of open positions is leading to high workloads, burn out, and negative impacts on kids.
Requests
- Climate survey for current special education staff, former special education staff, and special education families. Anonymous exit surveys for staff that have departed.
- Meeting with special education committees of Education Austin to explore current climate and issues impacting special education, including workload, training, Accelify and SLPAs.
- Teacher Assistant pay increase & training to fill these critical positions with qualified people.
- Better leverage and involve the Special Education Advisory Committee in working on and solving challenges.