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BULLARD \u2013 Bullard and Winnsboro ISD were both awarded state grants this week to help support students with autism. Both districts were selected by the Texas Education Agency to receive the grant, which will provide $530,000 in the first year and $750,000 in the second year to help expand support for students with autism.<\/p>\n
According to our news partner KETK, the grant will allow both districts to install the following initiatives that will provide support to autistic students while also providing tools to educators to create a better learning environment: Increasing opportunities for students to learn in inclusive classrooms, using proven, research-based teaching strategies, offering more resources and training opportunities for parents and providing additional training for teachers and staff.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are so excited about what these grant funds will allow us to do to better serve our students with autism,\u201d Bullard ISD Director of Special Education and 504 Director Shelley Tiner said. \u201cBy working together, our districts are building a strong model that best supports our students and families.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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