Dear SEA Charter Directors,
The Office of Civil Rights recently released a Dear Colleague letter December 26, 2007 from Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Stephanie Monroe addressing the rights of students with disabilities to participate in schools and school districts accelerated programs, such as Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate classes or programs.  The letter reminds school districts that students with [learning] disabilities are eligible to take part in advanced academic programs and do not forfeit their right to special education services by enrolling in such classes.  Additional information can be found at http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/letters/colleague-20071226.html