Charter Schools: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly [IEP66]
Do you know the difference between Public School and a Charter School? If you aren’t familiar with Charter schools, then this episode will help clear the air for you. On today’s episode, we will focus on Charter Schools and their role in the public school system. Charter Schools vary greatly and it can sometimes be confusing to understand the structure of the school and how these schools accomplish their stated goals. Listen in to learn if a Charter school may be a good option for your child.
What We Discuss in this Episode:
- Update on the Teacher strike that happened
- The good, bad and ugly of Charter Schools
- The breakdown of a Charter School
- How money follows the student for public and Charter Schools
- In California they have "SELPA" stands for Special Education Local Plan Area
- Why charter schools can be so different
- The idea of Charter Schools being Innovative
- Renewing Charter School status every 5 years
- Breakdown of children being admitted/accepted into Charter Schools
- Do your research on each Charter School
Resources Mentioned in the Show:
Section 504 Rehabilitation Act Click here for more information
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