ERIC Number: ED612016
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2020-Jun-21
Pages: 4
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Principles of Equitable Schools
Center for Learner Equity
The Equity Coalition supports the right of students with disabilities to exercise choice as they explore their educational options; it is also essential that all school options uphold civil rights and ensure equitable access. In line with this commitment, the Equity Coalition proposes the following principles as a standard by which school options should be assessed by parents, policymakers, and other stakeholders. Through this articulation of the essential elements possessed by an equitable school, the aim is to establish core principles that should be upheld by any school enrolling students using public dollars. The role of policy is to support these elements and to ensure that schools uphold them, while acknowledging that districts have broader responsibilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). With one unified voice, the Equity Coalition offers the following as "Principles of Equitable Schools," which will collectively preserve and promote access and quality for all students: (1) Accessibility; (2) Inclusion; (3) Quality; (4) Collaboration; (5) Accountability; (6) Autonomy and Flexibility; and (7) Resources. [This report was created by the Center for Learner Equity's Equity Coalition.]
Descriptors: Equal Education, Access to Education, Educational Principles, Standards, Students with Disabilities, Educational Policy, Educational Legislation, Federal Legislation, Inclusion, Educational Quality, Partnerships in Education, Accountability, Institutional Autonomy, Educational Resources
Center for Learner Equity. 420 Lexington Avenue Suite 300, New York, NY 10170. e-mail: info@centerforlearnerequity.org; Web site: https://www.centerforlearnerequity.org/
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: The Center for Learner Equity
Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
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