The Board of Education assures that free and appropriate education is available to all eligible students residing within the district. Programs for students in need of specially designed instruction; accommodations to access instruction and extracurricular activities; and challenge, enrichment, and/or acceleration within the curriculum are available without cost to parents.
The Charter School of Excellence welcomes and encourages parents to partner in the development of educational programming for their children. Parents with questions or concerns should begin by speaking with the building administrator at their child's school.
Role of Special Education - "To minimize the impact of disability and maximize the opportunities for children with disabilities to participate in general education in their natural community."
Thomas Hehir, 2005
CSE is committed to the support of its entire community in managing anxiety. The following are designated training links for parents, students, teachers, and staff members. This will ensure everyone in our community can access the part of the program most relevant to them.
Middle-High Parents TrainingMiddle-High Students Training
Middle-High Teachers TrainingMiddle-High School Counselors Training
Each person can sign in at no charge by entering the following coupon code when prompted: CSEMHS100
If you have any questions regarding our online support, please contact Chris Fortin, Director of Pupil Services at 814-480-5908.
The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requires Pennsylvania to ensure that the total number of students assessed in each subject using the PASA does not exceed one percent of the total number of all students in the state assessed on the statewide assessments. Each local educational agency (LEA) must submit justification to the Bureau of Special Education if it anticipates that more than 1.0 % of its students enrolled in grades 3-8 and 11 will be assessed using the PASA. A list of LEAs who anticipate exceeding the threshold will be made publicly available on the PDE website, in accordance with 34 CFR 200.6 (c)(3) regulations. LEAs must also make the document publicly available upon request, removing any personally identifiable information. The Charter School of Excellence anticipates exceeding the 1.0 percent threshold for PASA participation for the 2025-26 testing cycle. The necessary justification information has been submitted to the Bureau of Special Education. Questions on the CSE participation rates should be directed to Christopher Fortin, Director of Pupil Services at 814-480-5908.
The Department of Pupil Services is located at 1511 Peach Street Erie, PA 16501. To get in touch with the office as a whole, please call (814) 480-5954. Faxes can be sent to (814) 454-5908.