The Center for Learner Equity

In response to compelling needs in The charter school sector, The national Center for special education in charter schools (ncsecs) was launched in october 2013. Ncsecs changed its name to The Center for Learner Equity in 2021. Cle is The first entity to focus solely on proactively working with states, charter authorizers and advocates to improve access, create dynamic learning opportunities and address barriers that may hinder students with disabilities accessing and succeeding in charter schools.in just nine short years, cle has already positioned itself as The leading national voice regarding special education in The charter sectors as demonstrated by The publication of leading-edge policy papers and research studies, development of key partnerships linking The special education and charter school communities and targeted fieldwork in priority geographies such as Colorado, Connecticut, Louisiana, and new jersey where cle seeks to catalyze changes to policy and practice. In addition, The cle team seeks to translate lessons emerging from local geographies to inform policy advocacy and drive a national dialogue about improving outcomes for students with disabilites. To achieve these objectives, cle elevates key stakeholder voices, facilitates collaboration across diverse stakeholders, develops and leads strategic problem solving, conducts research, builds toolkits, and advocates for policy change at The federal, state, and local levels.