Exceptional Charter School in Special Education

This year, the National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET) has bestowed upon qualified charter schools that include special education programs in their schools the distinction of being selected as a NASET Exceptional Charter School in Special Education for the 2024 school year. Selection as a NASET Exceptional Charter School in Special Education is the highest honor a charter school can achieve through our professional association. This recognition is bestowed on charter schools that meet rigorous professional criteria and have demonstrated truly exceptional dedication, commitment and achievement in the field of special education.

If you believe your Charter School is deserving of this award, please review the criteria information below. .


Applications now being accepted for 2024 School Year


2024 Selection Process and Time Line (Initial Award Timeline)

  • June 15, 2024 Complete Application Deadline
  • June 25, 2024 NASET Awards Committee Completes Application Review and Selects Recipients
  • By June 30, 2024 NASET Award Recipients are Notified

The following are the 11 eligibility criteria a charter school with a special education program must meet to be distinguished as a NASET Exceptional Charter School in Special Education:

I.  State Approved Charter School: All NASET Exceptional Charter Schools in Special Education must be approved and/or licensed by the State Department of Education.

II.  Licensure of Professionals: All NASET Exceptional Charter Schools in Special Education employ special education professionals who are certified or licensed in their respective professions.

III.  Student Population: All NASET Exceptional Charter Schools in Special Education educate students with disabilities and or disorders.  This includes, but is not limited to, individuals diagnosed with:

Autism

Deaf-Blindness

Developmental Delays

Emotional Disturbance

Health Impairments

Hearing Impairments (Including Deafness)

Learning Disabilities

Intellectual Disabilities

Multiple Disabilities

Orthopedic Impairments

Speech and Language Impairments

Traumatic Brain Injury

Visual Impairments

V.  Age of Students: All NASET Exceptional Charter Schools in Special Education serve a student age population, with all students being between 3 to 21 years of age

VI. Least Restrictive Environment: All NASET Exceptional Charter Schools in Special Education provide appropriate educational placements for their students receiving special education services.

VII.  Related Services: All NASET Exceptional Charter Schools in Special Education ensure that their students receive the required related services as set forth in their respective IEPs including, but not limited to:

Audiology

Cochlear Implant Services

Counseling

Deaf Community Interaction

Evening Tutorial Program

Local Mainstreaming opportunities

Occupational Therapy

Physical Therapy

Psychological Services

Speech, Sign Language Services

Transportation

Vocational Evaluation

VIII.  Curriculum: All NASET Exceptional Charter Schools in Special Education ensure that students receive a well rounded curriculum to meet the specific needs of each individual student with a disability.

IX.  Length of Operations: All NASET Exceptional Charter Schools in Special Education have been in existence for at least 3 or more years

X.  Number of Months Open: All NASET Exceptional Charter Schools in Special Education are open a minimum of 10 months out of the calendar year.

XI.  Multiculturalism: All NASET Exceptional Charter Schools in Special Education seek to provide a multicultural environment.


The National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET) is a national membership organization dedicated to supporting and assisting teachers and future teachers of special education. It was founded to promote the profession of special education teachers and to provide a national forum for their ideas. NASET seeks to meet a critical need for special education teachers. It develops and promotes professional excellence through the support of teachers who provide services to children with special needs.


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The section of the NASET website on EXCEPTIONAL CHARTER SCHOOLS IN SPECIAL EDUCATIONis designed to provide users with information about specific charter schools that have met certain standards as determined by NASET. The information included is provided free of charge as a user convenience and is to be used for informational purposes only. Some information may represent opinion or judgment or contain inadvertent technical oversights, factual inaccuracies, or typographical errors. The information regarding all EXCEPTIONAL CHARTER SCHOOLS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION were reported by the respective schools, State Departments of Education, and a review of the documentation submitted by the schools.  As such, NASET does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information on the NASET website. NASET will not be responsible for any errors, inaccuracies, omissions or deficiencies in the information provided on the NASET website.

This information is provided "as is" with no guarantees of completeness, non-infringement, accuracy or timeliness, and without warranties of any kind, express or implied. You therefore assume sole responsibility for all risks associated with the use of this information and further accept that NASET is in no way responsible for any consequences whatsoever to anyone arising from your use or interpretation of any information contained within or linked from or to the web site. Before making decisions based on any of the EXCEPTIONAL CHARTER SCHOOLS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION, NASET strongly recommends that you visit the schools and ask the directors of the specific programs specific questions pertaining to your child's needs.