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.charterassociation.org/e-store/prod_details.asp?pid=41622124773234&pcid=41011925446430
This two DVD set of a four hour California Charter Schools Association workshop is designed to address key issues related to charter schools and special education. It discusses the following: who qualifies for special education; which special education students must charter schools serve; how to identify special education students; the Individual Education Plan (IEP); and the charter school’s responsibility in meeting the needs of special education students. "Special Education and Charter Schools: It Doesn't Have To Be Square Pegs and Round Holes" is available for a fee from the Association.
Date: 2005
Source: California Charter Schools Association
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