Publications and Presentations
Lange Research and Evaluation publications and presentations include the following:
Select Publications
Lange, C. M., Rhim Morando, L, Ahearn, E (in press). Special education in charter schools: The view from the state education agencies. Journal of Special Education Leadership.
Lange C. M. & Lehr, C. A. (2000). Charter schools and students with disabilities: Parent perceptions of reasons for transfer and satisfaction with services. Remedial and Special Education. Vol. 21. (3) 141-151.
Lange, C.M. & Lehr, C. A. (1999). At-risk students attending second chance programs: Measuring performance in desired outcome domains. Journal of Education for Students Placed At Risk. Vol. 4 (2), 173-192.
Lange, C. M. (1998). Characteristics of second chance programs for at-risk students. High School Journal.
Lange, C. M. & Ysseldyke, J. E. (1998). School choice and students with disabilities. Exceptional Children. Vol. 64 (2).
Lange, C. M., Ysseldyke, J. E., & Lehr, C. A. (1997). School choice and students with disabilities: Parent perspectives and expectations. Teaching Exceptional Children. Vol. 30 (1).
Lange, C. M. (1996). Study shows complexity of school choice. Minnesota Journal. Vol. 13 (1).
Lehr, C. A. & Lange, C. M. (2000). Students at risk attending high schools and alternative schools: Goals, barriers, and accommodations. The Journal of At-Risk Issues. Vol. 6 (2). 11-21.
Lehr, C. A. & Lange, C. M. (2003). Alternative schools serving students with and without disabilities: What are the current issues and challenges? Preventing School Failure. Vol. 47 (2). 59-65.
Rhim Morando, L. Ahearn, E. & Lange, C. M. (2007). Considering legal identify as a critical variable of interest in charter school research. Journal of School Choice. Vol.41 (1).
Rhim Morando, L., Ahearn, E. & Lange, C. M. (2007). Charter school statues and special education: Policy answers or policy ambiguity. Journal of Special Education. Vol.41 (1) 2-16.
Selected Research Reports and Book Chapters (taken from over 30 research reports from over 30 studies)
Lange, C. M., Rhim, L. M., Ahearn, E. M., & McLaughlin, M. J. (2005). Research Report 2: Survey of state directors of special education. Project Intersect. University of Maryland. College Park, MD.
Lange, C.M. (2004). Primer for State Education Agency Personnel. SPEDTACS Project. National Association for State Directors of Special Education. Washington DC.
Lange C. M. & Sletten, S. J. (2002). Alternative education research synthesis. Project Forum. National Association for State Directors of Special Education. Washington DC.
Lange, C. M. & Riddell, S. (1999). Special education needs policy and choice: Tensions between policy development in the US and UK contexts. Special Education and School Reform in the United States and Britain (eds. McLaughlin, M. J. & Rouse, M.). Routledge: London.
Lange, C. M. & Ysseldyke, J. E. (1994). Desired results of second chance programs. Educational outcomes for students with disabilities (eds. Ysseldyke, J. E. & Thurlow, M. L.). Haworth Press: N.Y.
Rhim, L.M., Lange, C.M., Ahearn, E. M., & McLaughlin, M. J. (2007). Research Report 6: Survey of Charter School Authorizers. Project Intersect. University of Maryland. College Park, MD.
Rhim, L.M., Ahearn, E. M., Lange, C.M., & McLaughlin, M. J. (2006). Research Report 4: Charter Schools’ Special Education Infrastructures. Project Intersect. University of Maryland. College Park, MD.
Rhim, L.M., Lange, C.M., Ahearn, E. M., & McLaughlin, M. J. (2005). Research Report 3: Survey of charter school officials. Project Intersect. University of Maryland. College Park, MD.
Ahearn, E. M., Rhim, L. M., Lange, C. M., & McLaughlin, M. J. (2005). Research Report 1: State legislative review. Project Intersect. University of Maryland. College Park, MD.
Rhim, L.M., Ahearn, E.M., Lange, C. M., & McLaughlin, M.J. (2004). Balancing disparate visions: An analysis of special education in charter schools. Taking Account of Charter Schools (eds. Bulkley, K.E. & Wohlstetter P.) Teachers College: N.Y.
Ahearn, E. M., Lange, C. M., Morando Rhim, L., & McLaughlin, M.J. (2001). Project SEARCH: Final Report of a Research Study. National Association for State Directors of Special Education. Washington DC.
Recent Presentations (2005-Present)
National Charter School Conference: National Charter Alliance, April 2007, Albuquerque, NM
National Charter School Showcase: US Department of Education, April 2007, Washington, DC
National Summit on Charter Schools and Special Education; US Department of Education, Nov. 2006, Indianapolis, IN
American Association for Employment In Education, July 2006,
Hawaii Charter School Association Organization Annual Conference, June 2006, Honolulu, HI
National Charter School Showcase; US Department of Charter School Programs, May 2006; Washington DC
National Charter School Conference, March 2006; Sacramento, CA
Midwest Behavioral Symposium, February 2006; Kansas City, MO
Midwest Behavioral Think Tank; January 2005; Kansas City, KA
Invited Speaker Minnesota Legislative Think Tank; January 2005; Saint Paul, MN
US Department of Education, Office of Special Education Directors Conference: Teacher Supply and Demand Model Set, July 2005