The longtime principal of a school for disabled teenagers and young adults has been chosen to lead the special education department at Chicago Public Schools, which has been through years of turmoil, accusations and investigations over its services.
Josh Long, who has spent the past 14 years as principal at Southside Occupational Academy High School, has been tabbed to lead the district’s special education services for more than 52,000 students with learning, developmental and physical disabilities. Long announced his appointment in a letter to the school’s staff and families on Monday.
