The Unicorn Program: How One District Built Specialty Special Ed at Scale - Mary Masciovecchio

Mary Masciovecchio, Director of Special Education at Berrien Springs Public Schools, reveals how a small Michigan district built and scaled exceptional specialty programs—from a 60-year-old Deaf and Hard of Hearing initiative to a unique preschool combining SLP and teacher expertise. Discover how managing 28 alternative education centers across Michigan while maintaining deep student impact requires delegating wisely, investing in staff development, and staying relentlessly focused on least restrictive environment principles.

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