Parental choice is reshaping special education in the Sunshine State. Upon visiting the South Florida Autism Charter School (SFACS) in Miami, the school's principal, Tamara Moodie, greets us. She oversees one of the school's three arrival schedules for elementary, middle, and high school grades.
Moodie exerts a calm yet commanding presence in the hallways of SFACS. A high schooler named Chase, wearing the school's red uniform hoodie with a paper crown, leads a tour of the school. He shares about a ring he won at a Chuck E. Cheese restaurant the previous weekend.
The school's transparency is notable, with large clear windows allowing visibility into each classroom.
Transparency is a hallmark here.
Author's summary: Exploring Florida's charter schools for exceptional students.