CLE released “How has the pandemic affected students with disabilities? An update on the evidence: Fall 2022”, a report exploring evidence on how the Covid-19 pandemic has affected America’s students.
The Center for Learner Equity is proud to partner with the Educating All Learners Alliance (EALA) on the Inclusive School Spotlight Series podcast, hosted by CLE’s own Senior Director of Communications and Marketing, Caché Owens.
The Center for Learner Equity partnered with the National Charter School Resource Center to host a webinar entitled, “Providing Students with Disabilities Equitable Access to Charter Schools.”
In response to the U.S. Department of Education (ED) release of new guidance packages designed to clarify schools’ obligations under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) in the use of disciplinary practices on students with disabilities, the Center for Learner Equity (CLE) releases a statement.
The Center for Learner Equity (CLE) is pleased to see that the final Charter School Program regulations released by the US Department of Education reflect many of our recommendations.
The Center for Learner Equity concluded its final session of the Accelerating Inclusion Institute on June 2, 2022. In collaboration with the Camden Education Fund, this pilot program was a capacity-building cohort to improve the educational experiences of students with disabilities in Camden, NJ.
CLE comments regarding special education changes set forth by the Department of Education were featured in K-12 Dive’s “Proposed Ed Dept. rules are ‘sneak attack’ on charter schools opponents say” on April 25, 2022.
The Center for Learner Equity (CLE) has received a three-year, $825,000 grant from the Walton Family Foundation (WFF) to support research and the development of coalitions dedicated to improving educational opportunities and outcomes for students with disabilities.
Chalkbeat Colorado cited a CLE in “Colorado charter schools seek more authority over special education”, an exploration of how charter schools within the state can provide better educational opportunities for students with disabilities.
The Center for Learner Equity partnered with CACSA to publish reports exploring policies impacting students with disabilities in Colorado and the experiences of families of students with disabilities navigating educational opportunities within the state.