Special Education in Chicago Public Schools
Federal law governs special education in many cases including Free Appropriate Public Education, Individuals with Disabilities Act, and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.
Together, FAPE, IDEA and FERPA provide for a strong basis for students with diverse needs to receive an equitable education.
Together, FAPE, IDEA and FERPA provide for a strong basis for students with diverse needs to receive an equitable education.
After efforts from many parents, advocates, and policy advisers, the Illinois State Board of Education has instituted a corrective action over CPS' administration of special education. Here is the letter that went to parents. >>>
ISBE Corrective Action |
Advocacy and ActionAdvocacy Centers to help parents in Chicago
Standardized Testing Opt-Out (to print and return to any school front office) |
If you have a question about the Corrective Action, please reach out to the State Monitor's office. Laura Boedeker is the State Monitor.
lboedeke@isbe.net