Challenges With Special Education Provision in Start-Up Versus Conversion Charter Schools

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Abstract

This paper explores challenges with providing special education services in inclusive children with disabilities in conversion public charter schools (charter schools converted from a previously established private or public school) and start-up charter schools (charter schools that are brand new at authorization). Specifically, the paper examined the following questions in relation to the literature and in relation to the perspectives of people in the field.
1.To what extent are there differences in the challenges faced by start-up vs. conversion charter schools in the provision of special education services?
2.How do independent charter schools structure their special education service delivery model?

Author

• Elizabeth R. Drame, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee