The CLE team has been working with stakeholders in Connecticut since 2019 to analyze enrollment, service provision, and funding trends in charter schools. Their goal is to develop tools and resources that will help students with disabilities easily access and succeed in charter schools across the state. The following collection of resources is intended to assist charter schools, nexus district personnel, and parents of students with disabilities.
Tools & Resources for Connecticut Charter Schools Regarding Special Education Reimbursement
Links to Key Connecticut Policy Guidance
Family Support Tools
These tools are designed to provide assistance to families of students with disabilities in Connecticut Charter Schools.
PPT Meeting Reflections Worksheet
Status of Special Education in Connecticut Charter Schools
This synthesis provides a top-level overview of specific problems and provides actionable recommendations to improve both district-charter school relationships and charter schools’ accessibility to students with disabilities.
Contact:
Please contact Kate McElligott at kmcelligott@centerforlearnerequity.org with questions.