This document provides a Program Review Tool that is aimed at helping low-performing schools turnaround and provide high-quality education for students with disabilities.
Aug 07
Jun 30
34 Senators sent a letter to Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos this week outlining their disappointment and alarm regarding steps her administration has taken to diminish enforcement of civil rights for students around the country.
Jun 13
The Center for Learner Equity Charter School Special Education Finance Project provides state-specific information regarding funding streams and focused reports comparing the states. Stay tuned for a fall webinar exploring this data project in depth.
Jun 08
The 74 Million published an article written by The Center for Learner Equity Executive Director, Lauren Morando Rhim urging philanthropic donors to encourage schools to build special education into their DNA rather than treat it as an afterthought.
Jun 06
Charter schools are frequently criticized, particularly by civil rights communities, for their inadequate attention to equity and quality. They also face major backlash for failing to provide appropriate services for, or altogether pushing out, students with disabilities.
May 09
This webinar gives an in-depth overview of the Model Policy Guide, the resources it provides, and how to use those resources.
Apr 24
The Center for Learner Equity is excited to announce publication of the Model Policy Guide: Leveraging Policy to Increase Access and Quality Opportunities for Students with Disabilities in Charter Schools.
Apr 21
Education Next recently published an article by The Center for Learner Equity Executive Director, Lauren Morando Rhim emphasizing the importance of disseminating accurate information regarding the responsibilities of charter schools to serve students with disabilities.
Apr 07
The Model Policy Guide is a resource designed to provide policy makers, legislators, and educational leaders with information, context, and model language from which to draw in developing strong statutory and regulatory provisions relating to serving students with disabilities in charter schools.
Mar 23
Yesterday, the Supreme Court of the United States issued a unanimous 8-0 ruling in the landmark Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District case. The amicus brief we submitted in partnership with the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools can be found here.