The Center Publishes New Analysis of 2015-2016 CRDC Data
New CRDC findings show increased enrollment of students with disabilities in charter schools, but disproportionate discipline rates persist.
Our Top 10 Resources
A curated list of useful resources published by our team and other partner organizations.
The Center in October
New website, new reports and research, upcoming events, and more.
We advocate for students with disabilities to ensure that if they are interested in attending charter schools, they are able to access and thrive in schools designed to enable all students to succeed.
What We Do
Document and Communicate Facts
The Center is committed to proactively disseminating information about the status of students with disabilities in the charter sector.
Inform Policy
As a part of our efforts to engage in the national discussion, the Center works to track and inform federal, state, and local policy.
Develop Coalitions
The Center is committed to bringing together stakeholders to create economies of scale in order to better serve students with disabilities in charter schools.
Build Capacity in the Field
The Center works to actively engage key stakeholders to fully leverage the innovative opportunities created by charter school laws.
News from the Center
New CRDC Findings Show Increased Enrollment of Students with Disabilities in Charter Schools, But Disproportionate Discipline Rates Persist
The Center’s analysis highlights clear trends in how students with disabilities are accessing and being served by charter schools and offers specific recommendations for improvement.
November 14, 2019
Key Trends in Special Education in Charter Schools: A Secondary Analysis of the Civil Rights Data Collection 2015–2016
This report lays out the findings from a 2015-2016 data collection about special education in both charter and traditional public schools and the implications of that data.
November 14, 2019
A “can-do” Attitude for Students with Disabilities: Special Education in Rural Charter Schools
Charter schools are often the only alternative to traditional public schools for students with disabilities in rural communities. NCSECS Data Specialist Shaini Kothari recently contributed to a paper published in the Journal of School Choice that examines the challenges and opportunities these rural schools face.
November 4, 2019
The Center Receives Martha J. Fields Award of Excellence
On Sunday, October 27, the Center received the 2019 NASDSE Martha J. Fields Award of Excellence in Louisville, Kentucky.
October 31, 2019
October 2019 Newsletter
The Center is proud to announce the launch of its newly redesigned and rebranded website at www.ncsecs.org. The revamped website features a streamlined and simplified design, improved accessibility and functionality, and clear and concise content that visualizes some of our work.
October 31, 2019
2015-16 Interactive Report on the Status of Special Education in Public Schools Across the U.S.
This interactive report provides a visualization of data collected from the Department of Education on the state of special education in charter schools and traditional public schools.
October 18, 2019
