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ED444297 EC307986
Title: Charter Schools and Special Education: Balancing Disparate Visions. An Investigation of Charter Schools and Special Education in Fifteen States.
Author(s): Rhim, Lauren M.; McLaughlin, Margaret J.
Author Affiliation: National Association of State Directors of Special Education, Alexandria, VA.(BBB30157)
Pages: 45
Publication Date: February 2000
Sponsoring Agency: Special Education Programs (ED/OSERS), Washington, DC. (EDD00017)
Contract No: H324C980032
Available from: EDRS Price MF01/PC02 Plus Postage.
Availability: Web site: http://www.nasdse.org/Project/20Search/ProjectSearch documents.htm
Language: English
Document Type: Reports--Evaluative (142)
Geographic Source: U.S.; Virginia
Journal Announcement: RIEFEB2001
This report
describes activities and findings of Project SEARCH, an on-going
qualitative research project investigating the current status of
policies regarding children with disabilities in charter schools.
The project has involved a preliminary analysis of all current charter
laws to examine the inclusion of students with disabilities and
a more focused investigation of charter schools in 14 states and
the District of Columbia. Currently the project is conducting in-depth
case studies of 7 of the 15 states to develop a set of policy recommendations
that will be presented for review and validation at national meetings
of general and special educators, parents, and representatives of
charter schools. Findings to date have identified seven general
categories pertinent to special education in charter schools: (1)
state charter school laws, (2) the charter granting process, (3)
charter school governance, (4) admissions and enrollment, (5) operational
(staffing, technical assistance, facilities, and transportation),
(6) finance, and (7) data collection and accountability. Findings
suggest that charter schools fare better if they are "totally-linked"
or "partially-linked" with a local district special education
infrastructure and become part of a state or local "continuum
of service." The somewhat disparate visions of charter schools
and special education are seen as a major issue. (Contains 23 references.)
(DB)
Descriptors: Accountability; Case Studies; *Charter Schools; *Disabilities;
Educational Legislation; Educational Objectives; *Educational Policy;
Elementary Secondary Education; Inclusive Schools; *Regular and
Special Education Relationship; *Special Education; State Legislation
