2019 in Review
As we prepare for the urgent work of 2020, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the highlights and accomplishments of the last year.
Our Top 10 Resources
A curated list of useful resources published by our team and other partner organizations.
2015-2016 CRDC Analysis
New CRDC findings show increased enrollment of students with disabilities in charter schools, but disproportionate discipline rates persist.
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
The Center Submits Comments on Changing OSSE Regulations
On January 7, the Center submitted public comments to the District of Columbia’s Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) regarding proposed amendments to Chapter 30 (Special Education) of Title 5-A in the District of Columbia’s Municipal Regulations.
January 17, 2020
2019 Year in Review
As we prepare for the urgent work of 2020, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the highlights and accomplishments of the last year. It was a year of significant growth for the Center, with new initiatives at the programmatic and policy levels, new staff, and renewed energy for our mission of ensuring that students with disabilities are able to fully access and thrive in charter schools.
January 6, 2020
Let’s Improve Outcomes for Students with Disabilities and Stop Accepting Tired Excuses for School Failures
As we evolve into an increasingly global and information-rich economy, the promise of virtual learning is enticing. Unfortunately, the reality falls short of the promise, and far too many virtual providers are attempting to hide behind the profile of their students as an excuse for low performance. Recent developments in Nevada highlight the dangers of this trend.
December 4, 2019
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
