Erie 1 BOCES wants to build a new centralized school to meet the growing needs of special education students across the region.
“There’s been, in the last 10 years, as we looked at our 19 school districts, a 14% increase in students classified with special needs,” explained Dr. Michael Capuana, Superintendent of Erie 1 BOCES. “We’re very excited about the opportunity to bring this idea to reality.”
WKBWSometimes these students aren’t getting enough support because of the high number seeking special education in a school classroom.
“I could tell she misses being in a classroom setting,” said parent Jessica Binkowski.
“And she really needs to be in school,” added grandfather Paul Binkowski.
WKBWIn September, I introduced you to Samantha Binkowski of West Seneca. She has autism.
Binkowski’s family tells me she remains on a waitlist to be placed in a special needs program in the West Seneca School District but desperately needs a classroom setting.