Abstract: This document summarizes the findings of a four-year national study of special education in the charter sector funded by a grant from the U. S. Department of Education. Using data from legislative reviews, state directors of special education and charter school officials, surveys of charter school authorizers and operators, and an in-depth analysis of special education in 270 California charter schools, researchers found that charter schools serve more students in the general education classroom (but data do not provide insight into whether these placements are appropriate). In general, charter schools are educating students with disabilities but not at the same proportion as traditional public schools. There are exceptions, however, such as charter schools enrolling a larger proportion of students in the categories of a specific learning disability.
Resource Type: Federally Funded Initiatives Resource Format: PDF File Target Audience: Authorizers, Founders, Administrators Resource Topic: Special Education
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