What parts of NCLB are particularly relevant to students with disabilities?
There are many parts of NCLB that pertain to students with disabilities in charter schools, but the most relevant ones are the accountability requirements related to assessment and highly qualified teachers. (Edit) –> What NCLB assessment requirements pertain to students with disabilities? Charter schools are subject to the same Title I accountability requirements as other public schools in a state and all state charter laws currently require charter schools to participate in their state’s assessment system for public schools. Policy guidance for NCLB says a state’s assessment system must be designed to be valid and accessible for use by the widest possible range of students, including students with disabilities. The participation of students with disabilities in such assessments is covered in the IDEA and requires the following: • Students with disabilities must be included in state and district-wide assessment programs with appropriate accommodations if necessary. • Alternate assess
