Abstract: This document, prepared for the 2004 National Charter Schools Conference, is derived from a set of technical assistance materials known as Primers that were developed by the Special Education Technical Assistance for Charter Schools Project (SPEDTACS) and published in June 2004. It examines which federal laws are most relevant to special education in charter schools. The policy tension between charter schools and special education is discussed. Because the charter school concept is driven in part by the desire to allow educators the freedom to be innovative about teaching and learning, compliance can be a challenge particularly with a highly prescriptive statute such as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). As a result, charter schools must strive to successfully juggle autonomy and compliance.
Resource Type: Legislation/ Policy Analysis, Federal Research & Reports Resource Format: Conference Material Target Audience: Authorizers, Founders, Administrators, Teachers, Parents, Policy Makers, Researchers Resource Topic: Special Education, Monitoring & Oversight
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