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Independent Program Reviews for Districts Ready to See Clearly

Clarity. Confidence. A plan you can act on.

DECS Program Review Services provide district leaders with a clear, evidence-based view of what’s working, what’s not, and how to move forward with a practical, fundable action plan that restores confidence across your teams and community.

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Helping You See the System Behind the Work

Districts reach out to DECS when:

  • Board and leadership teams want a clear, shared picture of system performance.
  • Spending on special education keeps rising, but outcomes stay flat.
  • Paraeducator costs are ballooning, and it’s unclear if supports are being used strategically.
  • Parents are filing complaints, and compliance feels reactive instead of proactive.
  • MTSS exists in theory, but Tier 1 and Tier 2 supports aren’t strong enough.
  • Staff are burning out under unclear roles, disconnected initiatives, or audit pressure.

What Program Review Services Include

We provide more than documentation — every review results in a clear, prioritized action plan with identified funding strategies and implementation guidance.

Special Education Program Review

Special Education Program Review

We examine your entire continuum (compliance, service delivery, instructional practices, and parent communication) to identify misalignments and opportunities for impact.

Paraeducator Utilization Review

Paraeducator Utilization Review

We analyze how paraeducators are deployed, how IEPs define support, and how roles align with students' actual needs. The result: improved inclusion practices, better staff retention, and measurable fiscal savings.

Funding & Reimbursement Audit

Funding & Reimbursement Audit

We uncover unclaimed or misused funding sources —from Medicaid to safety net to braided IDEA funds —and create a compliant roadmap to maximize reimbursements.

MTSS & Inclusionary Practices Review

MTSS & Inclusionary Practices Review

We assess the strength of your Tier 1–3 supports, analyze data flow, and identify where supports can be rebalanced to reduce overreliance on special education and 1:1 paras.
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What Districts Gain

When you're ready to move from assessment to action, we'll show you the path forward.

Board-Ready Findings

Written in plain language, not legalese.

12–24 Month Action Plan

With short-term wins and long-term priorities.

Funding Map

Showing how to pay for improvements.

Staff Alignment

Because everyone understands the “why” behind decisions.

Restored Confidence

Among leaders, teachers, and families.

Transparent, Collaborative, Grounded in Practice

Our proven, collaborative approach turns data into action. Each step is designed to build clarity, confidence, and sustainable results for your team.

Step 1

Collaborative Design

We co-create review questions with district leaders to align focus and scope.

Step 2

Data & Document Analysis

We review budgets, staffing, schedules, IEPs, and service documentation to identify patterns and inefficiencies.

Step 3

Stakeholder Listening

We meet with staff, families, and administrators to understand lived experiences, ensuring the review reflects reality rather than assumptions.

Step 4

Action Plan & Funding Strategy

You’ll receive a prioritized roadmap — urgent vs. important — with clear steps and identified funding sources.

Step 5

Follow-Up Coaching (Optional)

We stay available to help implement the plan, provide leadership coaching, or monitor progress over time.