1. The Facts on Charter Schools and Students with Disabilities - Publication of the Week →

    Cover of Charter School ReportNICHCY, the National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities provides information to the nation on:

    • disabilities in children and youth;
    • programs and services for infants, children, and youth with disabilities;
    • IDEA, the nation’s special education law; and
    • research-based information on effective practices for children with disabilities

    NICHCY has created a short document that answers 10 commonly asked questions that families and educators of students with disabilities have about charter schools. We also offer links to state-specific resources that can help you better understand how charter schools work in your individual state. 

    NICHCY is funded by the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP).