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Effectiveness of NEST and PATH programs for students with and without disabilities

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    Council Member Eric Dinowitz inquires about the NEST and PATH programs for students with autism. DOE officials explain that these inclusive programs benefit both students with disabilities and general education students, with NEST students graduating at higher rates than their peers in other programs.

    • NEST program shows higher graduation rates for students with IEPs compared to District 75
    • General education students in NEST also perform better than those in typical community schools
    • Research supports that inclusive environments create optimal learning for all students