Connecticut Resources

The CLE team has been working with stakeholders in Connecticut since 2019 to analyze enrollment, service provision, and funding trends in charter schools. Their goal is to develop tools and resources that will help students with disabilities easily access and succeed in charter schools across the state. The following collection of resources is intended to assist charter schools, nexus district personnel, and parents of students with disabilities.

Connecticut Special Education Reimbursement Recorded Webinar for Charter Schools

This recorded webinar provides best practices, templates, tools, and hands-on practice with accurate invoicing of Connecticut resident school districts for special education and related service costs. This is the first in a series of two trainings to support Connecticut charter school Special Education Directors and Finance Directors with setting up and maintaining accurate and effective invoice processes and systems.

The downloadable model reimbursement templates can be found on the Nonprofits Counsel resources page.

Please contact kmcelligott@centerforlearnerequity.org for information regarding registration for the second part of the training series.

Status of Special Education in Connecticut Charter Schools

This synthesis provides a top-level overview of specific problems and provides actionable recommendations to improve both district-charter school relationships and charter schools’ accessibility to students with disabilities.

Between a Rock and a Hard Place: Educating Students with Disabilities in Charter Schools in the State of Connecticut

Collaboration Between Nexus Districts and Charter Schools

• Connecticut State Department of Education Charter School Billing for Special Education and Related Services Memo April 1, 2021
• Guide to Navigating Special Education in Connecticut Charter Schools

Tools and Resources

These documents provide data on standard provider rates in the state of Connecticut:

• Template for Special Education MOU Between Charter Schools and Nexus Districts
• Schedule of Special Education Teacher and Related Service Provider Rates in Connecticut Public Schools
• Special Education Teacher and Provider Hourly Rates Data
• CLE Connecticut Lunch Series Session 1: March 11, 2021

Family Support Tools

These tools are designed to provide assistance to families of students with disabilities in Connecticut Charter Schools.

Frequently Asked Questions for Families of Students with Disabilities in Connecticut Charter Schools

PPT Meeting Reflections Worksheet