NPS SPED Curriculum Committee meeting 10/20/2026

The Norwalk Public Schools Special Education Curriculum Committee met on October 20, 2026, to hear updates on two student-support programs. Staff reported that Momentum, a behavioral and social-skills program based on the Boys Town model, began at West Rocks Middle School this school year with seven students. The program uses a dedicated classroom suite, trained staff, daily progress data, and a developing referral process. Staff said expansion to the high school is anticipated next year, with elementary implementation also under consideration; no budget amount or procurement action was presented. The district had arranged Boys Town training and materials, but the transcript did not identify a contract or cost.

The committee also discussed CBITS, a 10-session, evidence-based trauma intervention delivered by trained social workers. Staff proposed seeking one middle-school and one high-school demonstration site, potentially beginning in January or February, and described a broader rollout for the 2026–27 school year. The training, program resources, and statewide supervision would be provided at no additional cost to the district, though participating schools would need to allocate staff time and space. No purchasing decision, contract award, or spending vote was identified. A motion to approve prior meeting minutes was initiated, but the transcript does not clearly record the outcome; the meeting adjourned on a motion and second.