Supporting students: Special education growth sparks budget increases, recruitment efforts in McKinney ISD

The Special Olympics track meet, held at Ron Poe Stadium on May 1, is an annual event where special education students compete in athletic activities. (Courtesy McKinney ISD)

With nearly 1 in 5 McKinney ISD students now receiving special education services, district officials are focusing on ways to recruit and retain special education teachers.

McKinney ISD has seen a 65.8% increase in its special education student population in the last decade, according to data from the Texas Education Agency…

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