FM #1597 - Franklin Pubic Schools - Insights into Student Services - 11/17/25

This session shares my conversation with Paula Marano, Asst Superintendent for Student Services. We had our discussion in a conference room at the School District Central offices on Monday, November 17, 2025.Our conversation covers Paula’s path to this roleSpecial education as required by State and Federal lawIn district vs out of district placementsIndividualized Education Program (IEP) & Sec 504 plans and reviewsStudent services overallThe recording runs about 31 minutes, so let’s listen in.--------------Paula’s contact info -> [email protected] Franklin Public Schools Student Service page -> https://www.franklinps.net/page/student-services In district programs -> https://www.franklinps.net/page/in-district-programs -------------We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.How can you help?If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me knowAnd if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we doThrough this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/  or www.franklin.news If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot comThe music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.I hope you enjoy!------------------You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"