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O’Neill: In Camden, Philanthropy, District, Charter and Innovation Schools Are Working Together to Improve Outcomes for Students with Disabilities

Paul O’Neill shares educational progress occurring for students with disabilities in Camden, New Jersey.

  • March 30, 2022
  • Paul O’Neill
  • In the News, Statement
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CLE Report Cited in Chalkbeat Colorado

Chalkbeat Colorado cited a CLE in “Colorado charter schools seek more authority over special education”, an exploration of how charter schools within the state can provide better educational opportunities for students with disabilities.

  • March 28, 2022
  • The Center
  • In the News, Press Release
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Opinion: Why don’t charter schools accept more students with disabilities?

Lauren Morando Rhim and Alex Medler co-write an opinion piece for The Colorado Sun exploring the lag in enrollment among students with disabilities in charter schools.

  • March 22, 2022
  • Lauren Morando Rhim
  • Blog, In the News
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Lauren Morando Rhim Quoted in K-12 Dive

Lauren Morando Rhim quoted in “GAO recommends minimizing virtual charter schools’ management risks” on K-12 Dive.

  • March 15, 2022
  • Lauren Morando Rhim
  • In the News, Statement
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Wendy Tucker Quoted in “Exclusive: Police Cam Videos Reveal How School Cops and Educators Restrain Kids in Crisis”

The 74 features Wendy Tucker’s opinion on the presence of police in schools following an incident that resulted in the restraint of a 9 year old student by local police.

  • March 3, 2022
  • Wendy Tucker
  • In the News, Press Release
FOX8 NOLA Interviews CLE and NOLA Public Schools

WATCH: FOX8 NOLA Interviews CLE and NOLA Public Schools

Check out local policy manager, Jennifer Coco and Holly Paczack, director of school support as they discuss the release of a new guide that will assist families in identifying and navigating special education services in New Orleans public schools. Part 1 Part 2

  • January 11, 2022
  • Jennifer Coco
  • Family Resources, In the News
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INTERVIEW RECORDING: Improving Special Education Services in New Orleans Charter Schools

CLE Local Policy Manager and WWNO reporter discuss guide highlighting specialized programs in the district for families of students with disabilities released by NOLA Public Schools

  • December 22, 2021
  • Jennifer Coco
  • In the News
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Federal court knocks down Texas governor’s ban on mask mandates in K-12 schools

Texas districts can require masks in schools after a federal judge ruled Nov. 10 that the  ban Governor Greg Abbott put in place in Executive Order GA-38 on July 29 violated  the ADA and Section 504.

  • December 16, 2021
  • LRP Publications
  • In the News
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3 considerations when ‘change in location’ is no longer temporary

At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, schools were able to move students with  disabilities into virtual settings without holding an individualized education program  meeting to change their educational placement. 

  • December 16, 2021
  • LRP Publications
  • Blog, In the News
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New Guide Highlights Specialized Programs for Students with Disabilities Across New Orleans Public Schools

Guide Showcases Specialized Programs at Schools Citywide Along with New Referral Process to Improve Student Access; Part of Multiyear Effort by NOLA Public Schools, Center for Learner Equity, and Schools to Scale and Improve Student Access to Specialized Programs New Orleans, LA — For the first time in the city’s post-Katrina school system families of children with disabilities can access a dedicated resource regarding specialized programs across the city’s schools, as well as a consistent process for seeking referrals to these programs through each student’s IEP team. NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) and the Center for Learner Equity (CLE) have worked for several years in partnership with local charter schools and key non-profit partners to develop a comprehensive vision for specialized programming for students with disabilities.  This vision includes uniform access, sustainable funding, and a commitment to quality in programs so that across the school system, all students with disabilities who require significant supports can benefit from meaningful educational opportunities no matter what school they currently attend. A milestone of the work thus far is NOLA-PS’ new Specialized Programs Guide and streamlined referral process, both developed in partnership with CLE. The guide highlights ten specialized programs for students with significant disabilities […]

  • December 1, 2021
  • The Center
  • In the News, Press Release
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