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What ought authorizers do to ensure that the charter schools they approve provide a quality education to students with disabilities who enroll in their school? That is the question many authorizers wrestle with as they strive to strike a balance between fulfilling their responsibilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) while providing the autonomy that is central to the charter school ideal.
See also: Navigating Special Education in Charter Schools Part I: Understanding Legal Roles and Responsibilities
Navigating Special Education in Charter Schools Part II: The Authorizers’ Role in Ensuring Quality Special Education Programs
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oversight, monitoring, quality assurance, special education, civil rights, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, IDEA, Section 504
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What ought authorizers do to ensure that the charter schools they approve provide a quality education to students with disabilities who enroll in their school? That is the question many authorizers wrestle with as they strive to strike a balance between fulfilling their responsibilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) while providing the autonomy that is central to the charter school ideal.
See also: Navigating Special Education in Charter Schools Part I: Understanding Legal Roles and Responsibilities