The Choice Channel

“Reforming special education has been one of the District’s most daunting challenges. Indeed, decade-old litigation spelled out two commonplace practices. The first was that school authorities repeatedly failed to provide students with timely status hearings and individual education plans. The other was that transportation authorities consistently failed to get students to school on time if at all. Under a federal court order for several years, city and school officials have finally begun to lay a foundation to regain control of special education. The plans call for expanding some programs and establishing new pilot programs. Charter and voucher programs are also providing several options for parents.” (02/27/07)