Policy Autopsy: A Failure of Regulatory Oversight to Ensure Least Restrictive Environment in Ohio’s Electronic Charter Schools

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Main Author:	Churchwright, Kelly K.
Language:	English
Published:	Miami University / OhioLINK 2018
Subjects:	Education Policy Educational Leadership Educational Sociology Educational Technology Educational Theory Elementary Education School Administration least restrictive environment education policy virtual school online charter school Ohio e-school students with disabilities critical inquiry special education alternative placements LRE textual analysis policy context state-level policy
Online Access:	http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1542989313356733

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spelling	ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-miami15429893133567332021-08-03T07:08:53Z Policy Autopsy: A Failure of Regulatory Oversight to Ensure Least Restrictive Environment in Ohio’s Electronic Charter Schools Churchwright, Kelly K. Education Policy Educational Leadership Educational Sociology Educational Technology Educational Theory Elementary Education School Administration least restrictive environment education policy virtual school online charter school Ohio e-school students with disabilities critical inquiry special education alternative placements LRE textual analysis policy context state-level policy Educational policy at state level is complex and can easily lack coherence as multiple regulations and guidance documents affect the same area of practice. This research addresses the layering of policies that influence state action regarding least restrictive environment in Ohio’s electronic charter schools. In this study, I conduct a close textual analysis of least restrictive environment, taking an historiographic approach to describe the policy contexts of this term from its origin in federal legislation through its development in case law and policy guidance. I further analyze the current enforcement mechanisms for least restrictive environment at state level, contending that a) the layered policies that govern least restrictive environment and Ohio e-schools do not align, b) these policies may be irreconcilable, and c) the current practice of policy implementation on the issue represents an abdication of state responsibility for educational governance, including policy enforcement and reporting to the public. Without such oversight, parents cannot make informed decisions about their children’s special education placements. The study begins to develop a critical inquiry based on the policy analysis, and asserts that solving this problematic policy situation would require an approach both comprehensive, to reflect the purpose of least restrictive environment, and targeted, to address the use of fully online curricula for students with disabilities. 2018-11-26 English text Miami University / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1542989313356733 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1542989313356733 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws.
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topic	Education Policy Educational Leadership Educational Sociology Educational Technology Educational Theory Elementary Education School Administration least restrictive environment education policy virtual school online charter school Ohio e-school students with disabilities critical inquiry special education alternative placements LRE textual analysis policy context state-level policy
spellingShingle	Education Policy Educational Leadership Educational Sociology Educational Technology Educational Theory Elementary Education School Administration least restrictive environment education policy virtual school online charter school Ohio e-school students with disabilities critical inquiry special education alternative placements LRE textual analysis policy context state-level policy Churchwright, Kelly K. Policy Autopsy: A Failure of Regulatory Oversight to Ensure Least Restrictive Environment in Ohio’s Electronic Charter Schools
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title	Policy Autopsy: A Failure of Regulatory Oversight to Ensure Least Restrictive Environment in Ohio’s Electronic Charter Schools
title_short	Policy Autopsy: A Failure of Regulatory Oversight to Ensure Least Restrictive Environment in Ohio’s Electronic Charter Schools
title_full	Policy Autopsy: A Failure of Regulatory Oversight to Ensure Least Restrictive Environment in Ohio’s Electronic Charter Schools
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Policy Autopsy: A Failure of Regulatory Oversight to Ensure Least Restrictive Environment in Ohio’s Electronic Charter Schools

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