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Special Services Director Resigns from Suffield Public Schools

Her resignation comes amid criticism for a decision to place special education students into a program at Sunrise Park.

SUFFIELD, CT - After less than a year on the job, Nancy Taylor, director of special services for the Suffield Public Schools, has resigned, the Journal Inquirer reported.

Taylor submitted her official resignation letter to the Suffield Board of Education on June 20, the paper said.

She had endured considerable criticism in recent weeks for a controversial decision to place some special education students with considerable needs into a program at Sunrise Park, which many parents contend is too dangerous a setting.

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