Monthly Professional Development: Federal Programs & IDEA
Charter School Specialists is pleased to offer monthly professional development sessions focused on Federal Programs and IDEA/Special Education compliance. These sessions will provide schools with timely guidance, practical resources, and compliance updates throughout the 2026-2027 school year.
2026-2027 Topics
August: Federal Programs Yearly Onboarding & Special Education Compliance Foundations
September: ESEA/ESSA Requirements & Special Education Monitoring
October: Parent & Community Involvement & Writing Defensible IEPs
November: Fiscal Compliance & Progress Monitoring
December: Student Data & Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)
January: Semi-Annual Certifications & Secondary Transition
February: Procurement & Special Education Evaluations
March: Federal Funds & Discipline/Behavioral Supports
April: Program Evaluation & IDEA/Section 504
May: Year-End Federal Programs Requirements & Extended School Year (ESY)
June: Year-End Review & Preparation for the 2027-2028 School Year
Questions or interested in learning more? Please contact Nannette Sherman, Director of Federal Programs, at nsherman@charterschoolspec.com or Erica McMillion, Director of Special Education, at emcmillon@charterschoolspec.com.