PersonnelEducation & TrainingDetected Jun 25, 2026

The board is asked to approve a Provisional Internship Permit (PIP) for Emma Forsberg, an SDC (Special Day Class) teacher at Bidwell, with employment on the basis of this PIP starting August 1, 2026. Using a PIP suggests the district is addressing hard-to-fill special education teaching roles and may be relying on alternative credentialing pathways to staff specialized programs. Persistent staffing challenges in special education often generate demand for supplemental services, curriculum supports, behavior programs, and professional development to support less-experienced teachers.Vendors in special education curricula, related services, or training may find an opening to help the district strengthen SDC classroom supports at Bidwell and potentially across the district. Outreach could focus on tools and services that make instruction more manageable and compliant for PIP-level staff.

Agenda item notes this as Goal 2 and specifies PIP request and start date for the SDC teacher role.

Red Bluff Union ElementaryProvisional Internship Permit hire for special day class at Bidwell

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