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Special education in Allen County
Special education students account for nearly 15 percent of students statewide, totalling 167,478 students in the 2017-18 school year, according to the Indiana Department of Education. Here's a snapshot of the special education population in Allen County's middle and high schools. This diverse population includes students who earn a diploma and students who receive a certificate of completion.
Disabilities can thwart job search
Various local nonprofits work with clients with disabilities, preparing them for the workforce.
May 6, 2018 1:00 am
Wayne students develop functional skills
The functional skills program serves moderately disabled students and focuses on work and life skills.
April 30, 2018 1:20 am
Local colleges accommodate student needs
Devin Carroll knew when he enrolled at Indiana Tech two years ago that he would need help.
April 29, 2018 1:00 am
Defiance autism program wins students' kudos
DEFIANCE, Ohio – Emma Bedan didn't expect her college experience would be bustling with social activities such as cheerleading,...
April 29, 2018 1:00 am
Partnership lets students learn on job
Helping students with disabilities prepare for adulthood.
April 23, 2018 1:00 am
Schools' growing challenge
Sometimes, all it takes to discover a student's abilities is pairing them with the right tools.
April 22, 2018 1:00 am
Special education students excelling
Unified by a label, the students are anything but uniform.
April 22, 2018 1:00 am
Special education instructors scarce
Attending employment fairs wasn't always part of Jada Conner's job, but in recent years it's become routine.
April 22, 2018 1:00 am
