This post discusses a report detailing special education practices in 10 California charter schools and how inclusion of students with disabilities in classrooms is the best practice to benefit kids.
Dec 15
Dec 07
The United States Supreme Court (the Supreme Court) will soon hear the Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District (Endrew F.) case that may result in a new or updated definition of a “free appropriate public education,” the central pillar of the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Nov 21
This brief of Amici Curiae of the National Center for Special Education in Charter Schools and NAPCS in support of petitioner in the case of Endrew F v. Douglas County School District.
Oct 25
The Center for Learner Equity has launched its Centers of Excellence Initiative to proactively work with four charter schools.
Oct 20
The nation’s high school graduation rate is one important data point that we use in the U.S. to help determine the overall success of students attending our schools.
Oct 12
Last week the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools published a new, substantially revised version of its Model Charter Schools Law (“A Model Law for Supporting High-Quality Charter Public Schools: Second Edition”). As a co-author of both versions, I can offer a few observations.
Oct 07
This report looks into the UP Education Network turnaround of two specific schools in MA and the benefits that come from evaluation and restarting.
Oct 07
This report looks into the turnaround instullation of the Green Dot Public Schools in Los Angeles and the benefits that come from evaluation and restoration.
Oct 01
This report outlines a problem in charter schools surrounding limiting enrollment and the steps and tests DC PCSB took to eliminate this problem and ensure open enrollment for all students.
Aug 03
The California Department of Education (CDE) just announced that it has selected Kristin Wright to be the state’s new Special Education Division Director, effective September 1.