Regular School Board Meeting — Autism Collier Charter School Application_2026 Revision

AI Summary

Autism Collier Charter School submitted an application seeking approval to open a specialized public charter school in August 2025 for students with autism spectrum disorder from kindergarten through age 22, with planned service across Collier and surrounding counties (Lee, Hendry, Glades, Charlotte) and statewide openness. The proposed school would provide specialized instruction in functional academics, independent living skills, social skills, and emotion regulation through small class sizes, high staff-to-student ratios, and embedded therapies tailored to each student's Individual Education Plan (IEP). The application details the school's mission to foster growth and independence, outlines governance and staffing structure, and describes operational procedures and enrollment criteria prioritizing students with significant autism-related support needs...