COVID-19 Resources

Remote Learning Resources to Support Students with Disabilities & MLLs/ELLs

The Collaborative has compiled a list of special education and MLL/ELL resources to support educators and students during this unprecedented time. The COVID-19 Remote Learning Resources webpage includes remote learning platforms, tech tips, audio/visual resources, practical strategies for additional support before, during, and after online learning, and more.

Executive Orders & Education Guidances

Visit the COVID-19 Resource Center for up-to-date information and important documents to help you and your leadership team make informed decisions for your school community. The Charter Center has compiled a list of resources and communications from government agencies and education institutions in an effort to provide clarity and support during the evolving COVID-19 crisis.

History

In 2011, the New York City Charter School Center merged a consortium of borough-based special education cooperatives into a citywide membership program. The Collaborative for Inclusive Education now serves 190 NYC public charter schools, providing access to professional development, expert technical assistance and advocacy in support of schools’ efforts to provide high quality education to their special populations.

When we began, our work centered around the basics of ensuring compliant programs. Over the years – and in response to schools’ commitment and progress – our programming evolved and expanded to include supports and partnerships that grow the inclusive mindset, engender best instructional practices, and ensure favorable public policies and practices. We’ve also expanded the focus to include English Language Learners and issues such as equity, social emotional learning, and culturally responsive teaching.

By the Numbers

190

More than 80% of the sector, or 190 charter campuses, are members of The Collaborative for Inclusive Education.

130

The Collaborative offers over 130 professional development workshops, trainings, conferences and webinars annually.

2,200

More than 2,200 educators, leaders and coaches attend the Collaborative’s programs each year.

450

The Collaborative team spends approximately 450 hours in schools each year, conducting classroom observations and providing one-on-one consultations.

900

The Collaborative has certified over 900 educators in crisis prevention.

49

The five Collaborative team members have a combined 49 years of experience in teaching special populations and leading school-based support programs.

Our Evolution

2011

NYC Special Education Collaborative founded to support schools’ compliance-related needs.

2012

Developed differentiated supports through tiered levels of membership. Offered approximately 30 workshops a year.

2013

Team grew to enable school-based observations and consultations. Programs shift to supporting instruction and school-wide culture.

2014

Mission revised to focus on inclusive education. Brought small group of NYC charterss to visit inclusive schools across the country (LA and Boston).

2015

Advocacy resulted in $7.5M in support of Committees on Special Education for charters. Offered nearly 80 workshops a year, including new in-school workshops for teaching staff. Hired an ELL Specialist to offered compliance guidance.

2016

Collaborative expands programming to include ELL supports and social emotional workshops. Established communities of practice for high schools and counseling staff. Launched a Leadership Coalition for Special Populations.

2017

Focus shifts to include equity and culturally responsive teaching. Doubled the offerings and fully integrated ELL programming into the Collaborative schedule with over 100 PD opportunities.

2019

Name officially changes to the Collaborative for Inclusive Education. Programming includes opportunities for educators to unpack racism, ableism, language discrimination, and identity discrimination and to reflect on how anti-bias education intersects with inclusive education.