In Fall 2022, SDEA staff filed a unionwide grievance for Mild/Moderate & Moderate/Severe caseload overages. We have reached an agreement and have won a settlement that provides significantly more compensation for SDEA members than settlements provided in past school years.  Read the full agreement and find out if you are eligible in this Contract Win! SPED Caseload Overage Agreement for 2022-2023 School Year flyer.

Process for Addressing Caseload Overages in the 2023-24 School Year

The District and SDEA have come to an agreement to implement a process to remedy caseload overages that occur due to the reassignment of students from a colleague’s leave of absence or a vacancy in the 2023-24 school year. Read the full agreement and find the summary at the bottom of this Contract Win! SPED Caseload Overage Agreement for 2022-2023 School Year flyer.

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