Twelve studies find that overall gains in charter schools are larger than other public schools; four find charter schools’ gains higher in certain significant categories of schools; six find comparable gains; and, four find that charter schools’ overall gains lagged behind traditional schools.
Source: Charter School Achievement: What We Know, July 2005 Update
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http://www.conferencepros.com/conferences/charter/2004/media/National_Conf_Paper-June_2004-for_posting.doc
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.
Date: 2004
Source: National Association for State Directors of Special Education
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