West Fargo Fights Special Ed Staff Shortage | Fargo News

West Fargo Public Schools is racing to fill 34 special education roles before the new school year, including teachers, speech therapists, and paraprofessionals — a routine crunch they’re tackling with urgency. With paraprofessionals needing just a high school diploma and teachers requiring a license, the district is also launching a pipeline program to help current paraprofessionals become teachers, offering scholarships or even free tuition. They’re doubling down on staff wellness through a dedicated committee, recognizing the emotional toll of the job while celebrating its profound rewards. Meanwhile, Fargo Public Schools faces an even steeper challenge with 47 openings — 45 of them paraprofessional. Both districts are rallying to ensure every student gets the support they need, spotlighting the urgent demand for compassionate, skilled educators in special education. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/285ee9110a2bd484