Delivering and Managing Special Ed More Efficiently

By Daniel Schiff and Nicholas P. Morgan

Special Education enrollment has risen dramatically over the past thirty years and, as a result, special education spending has increased substantially, with local districts forced to absorb the brunt of the nation’s growing special education costs. The goal of improved services, driven by growing government compliance demands and increased parental legal pressure, has resulted in special education now comprising upwards of 20% of total spending on elementary and secondary education. However, some districts have begun to focus successfully on managing special education costs while maintaining or improving the delivery of quality services. With special education accounting for such a significant and growing portion of district budgets, DMC felt it important, during these times of increased fiscal pressure, to explore ways to improve achievement for special education students while seeking innovative solutions to contain ballooning costs.

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