Special ed oversight overlooked?
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In early June, Insideschools and GothamSchools, among other outlets, reported the nomination of Garth Harries as Assistant Superintendent of New Haven, CT, schools. Harries built a tough reputation as a “systems guy,” according to Department of Education spokesperson David Cantor, as portfolio chief at the DOE, when he oversaw the closure of dozens of city schools. Earlier this year, he was given the task of reviewing special education services despite a lack of personal experience in special education.
When the New Haven announcement was made, Harries was expected to serve in New York through the end of the month — that would be today — and to release recommendations of his special education review before he left Tweed.
It’s the end of June. We’ve asked Tweed for Harries’ recommendations, and whether today is his last day at work. So far, no one’s saying. Any wonder that the special education community feels marginalized and overlooked?
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Well, it is 2 pm on June 30th — Our state senators still have not figured out if the Mayor still controls the school or not on July 1. Marcia Lyles is pretty much gone. Linda Wernikoff’s last day is today (I think) and Garth has literally left the planet — where ARE those recommendations ??
Stay tuned — someone will have to notice this sooner — or more likely — later…
Comment by Anonymous — June 30, 2009 @ 2:07 pm
12:04 Am, July 1, 2009, Recommendations or not, there is a vacuum of leadership. Now what?
Comment by Ellen Mc Hugh — July 1, 2009 @ 12:05 am