41. Charter School Services Center Starting and sustaining an excellent charter school is hard work, standards andrequirements, and relieve the principal and charter school operators of http://www.geofoundation.org/CSSC/cssc_index.html

Read some facts on Charter Schools in Indiana Welcome to the Charter School Service Center website! Starting and sustaining an excellent charter school is hard work, and even the best charter founders and operators cannot exist entirely on their own. An infrastructure of technical and informational support is required to help design quality schools, obtain charters, launch and successfully sustain school operations. In some states, charter schools are moving into uncharted territory. Many of the procedures and regulations pertaining to charter schools with regard to funding, compliance with state and federal laws and standards, and methods for developing budgets, transportation plans, free/reduced lunch programs, and others have not yet been mapped. Every authorized school is wrestling with questions of compliance and deadlines, in addition to meeting the challenges of holding enrollment lotteries, obtaining facilities and equipment, selecting and training personnel, developing a budget and countless other issues. There is an expressed desire and a very real need among the organizers of authorized and developing charter schools for a charter schools services center that will help design effective schools, share "best practices" and lessons learned, ensure compliance with state, local and federal standards and requirements, and relieve the principal and charter school operators of sleepless nights asking, "Did we do what we were supposed to do?"

42. Charter Schools: Handbook Table Of Contents Uniform standards of Financial Records for charter schools (USFRCS) Procurement school District Records Management Manual http://www.ade.az.gov/charterschools/info/handbook/toc.asp

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43. AABE--Study Charter Schools Hit State Standards Less Often Study charter schools hit state standards less often ARIZONA DAILY STAR But academics who were critical of charter school performance called it an http://azbilingualed.org/AABE Site/AABE--News 2004/study_charter_schools_hit_sta

Study Charter schools hit state standards less often ARIZONA DAILY STAR November 23, 2004 A new study commissioned by the U.S. Department of Education, which compares the achievement of students in charter schools with those attending traditional public schools in five states, has concluded that the charter schools were less likely to meet state performance standards. In Colorado, for instance, the study found that 98 percent of public schools met state performance requirements, but that 90 percent of the charter schools did. Even when adjusted for race and poverty, the study said, the charter schools fell short more frequently by a statistically significant amount. The study added new data to a highly politicized debate between charter school supporters, including senior officials in the Bush administration, and skeptics who question the performance of the publicly financed but privately managed schools. Deputy Education Secretary Eugene Hickok minimized the report's significance even as he released the results. But academics who were critical of charter school performance called it an important contribution.

44. NH Charter Schools One Year Later | New Hampshire Public Radio Today on the Exchange we look back at the last year of charter schools in our Roberta Tenney, Administrator for school standards for the New Hampshire http://nhpr.org/view_content/9012/

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45. BOE POLICY LBD-R: Relations With Charter Schools The parent must be a charter school parent if the district has a charter standards must meet or exceed any content standards adopted by the district. http://www.harrison.k12.co.us/boe/policy/l/lbd-r.html

Policy Manual Index Section L Index: Education Agency Relations Colorado Springs, Colorado BOARD POLICY LBD-R Relations with Charter Schools Date of revision: February 17, 2000 Relations with Charter Schools (Procedures for Establishment, Renewal, Revocation and Waivers) Establishment of a Charter School Review by district accountability committee Prior to submission of an application to the Board of Education, the charter school applicant must submit the application to the superintendent and the district accountability committee for review and comment. The committee shall include one person, who need not reside in the district, with knowledge of charter schools and one parent of a student in the district. The parent must be a charter school parent if the district has a charter school(s). The accountability committee will have 45 days to review the proposal. Prerequisite for filing application A charter school applicant must demonstrate that a majority of the charter school's pupils will reside in the chartering school district or in contiguous school districts in order to apply for or be granted a charter. Date for submission of application To allow sufficient time for an approved charter school to begin operations at the beginning of the next academic school year, the application must be officially submitted to the Board or its designee by October 1. However, the Board and the applicant may mutually waive this deadline.

46. 2001-2002 Bill 12 Charter Schools; Organization, Operation, And This chapter may be cited as the South Carolina charter schools Act of 1996 . and pupil achievement standards to be achieved by the charter school, http://www.myscschools.com/offices/ssys/alternative_education/charter_schools/la

Home District And Community Services Safe Schools and Youth Services Alternative Education Section ... CharterSch CHAPTER 40 Charter Schools Section This chapter may be cited as the 'South Carolina Charter Schools Act of 1996'. Section This chapter is enacted to: (1) improve student learning; (2) increase learning opportunities for students; (3) encourage the use of a variety of productive teaching methods; (4) establish new forms of accountability for schools; (5) create new professional opportunities for teachers, including the opportunity to be responsible for the learning program at the school site; and (6) assist South Carolina in reaching academic excellence. Section (A) In authorizing charter schools, it is the intent of the General Assembly to create a legitimate avenue for parents, teachers, and community members to take responsible risks and create new, innovative, and more flexible ways of educating all children within the public school system. The General Assembly seeks to create an atmosphere in South Carolina's public school systems where research and development in producing different learning opportunities is actively pursued and where classroom teachers are given the flexibility to innovate and the responsibility to be accountable. As such, the provisions of this chapter should be interpreted liberally to support the findings and goals of this chapter and to advance a renewed commitment by the State of South Carolina to the mission, goals, and diversity of public education.

47. Charter Schools In South Carolina In 1996 charter school applicants may consider schools within a school, alternative and pupil achievement standards to be achieved by the charter school. http://www.myscschools.com/tracks/parents/charts98.htm

Home Parents Charter Schools in South Carolina A resource guide In 1996, the South Carolina General Assembly approved legislation allowing the development of charter schools within the state's system of public education. Charter schools are publicly funded institutions that are organized and operated by individuals or groups outside the public school system, under sponsorship of a local board of education or state education agency. Charter schools are largely free of state laws and regulations and local mandates, providing instead clear accountability to the sponsor for achieving specific goals established in the charter. Introduction to Charter Schools Profiles of the Charter Schools Application Procedure Charter School Grant Background ... Need more info? Updated Feb. 1, 2001 Introduction to charter schools This document was prepared in cooperation with South Carolina School Boards Association staff, South Carolina State Department of Education staff and the South Carolina General Assembly legislative staff. It does not cover all of the provisions of the law but seeks to answer the most frequently asked questions. It is not intended to substitute for a thorough reading of the law or for the advice of legal counsel. What is a charter school?

48. Press Release Among the state’s charter school campuses, 17.2 percent or 51 campuses were Passing standards on the state’s Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills http://www.tea.state.tx.us/press/accountability05pr.html

PRESS RELEASE Aug. 1, 2005 Higher standards produce more Academically Unacceptable ratings AUSTIN – The number of Academically Unacceptable schools, districts and charters rose this year as the state implemented tougher standards, but 27.3 percent of campuses and 14.5 percent of districts still managed to achieve an Exemplary or Recognized rating under the more rigorous system, the Texas Education Agency announced today. The agency released ratings from the state’s standard and alternative accountability procedures for more than 1,200 school districts and charter operators and about 7,900 campuses. The percentage of schools and districts receiving ratings of Academically Acceptable and Academically Unacceptable increased in 2005, while the percentage of those earning the top two ratings of Exemplary or Recognized fell. Sixty-one districts – 19 regular school districts and 42 charter operators – received the state’s lowest rating of Academically Unacceptable today under either the standard or alternative accountability rating procedures. That compares to 24 – four regular school districts and 20 charter operators – that received this rating in 2004.

49. Lighthouse Community Charter School The state standards comprise the bulk of our contentbased outcomes (ie studentswill In order to graduate from the Lighthouse Community charter school, http://www.lighthousecharter.org/ioc/acheivement.html

Home eChalk Calendar Contact ... Site Map In Our Classrooms - Curriculum Designed for Achievement Curriculum Designed for Achievement English Language Arts History, Social Science and Civics Mathematics ... Assessment Systems GRADUATION "EXIT" OUTCOMES School-wide Graduation Outcomes have come from two primary sources: the California State Standards and the New Standards published by the National Center on Education and the Economy and the University of Pittsburgh. The state standards comprise the bulk of our content-based outcomes (i.e. students will understand the cause, major players, and resolution of the Civil War) and the New Standards comprise the bulk of our process-based outcomes (i.e. students will produce a report that develops a controlling idea that conveys a perspective on a subject). In order to graduate from the Lighthouse Community Charter School, students must achieve mastery of the Graduation Outcomes in eight separate academic areas. The eight academic areas of focus are often integrated as teachers take on the role of generalists, rather than specialists in a particular area. In the middle and secondary grades, although the teachers become more specialized, they continue to integrate the process and content of the other areas as well. The areas of academic focus are:

50. Reviewjournal.com -- News: FEDERAL STANDARDS: Agassi School In Class By Itse... Three of the four charter schools in Clark County met all federal standards but school performance is based on test scores of various student groups. http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2005/Aug-03-Wed-2005/news/26986807.html

Member Center Recent Editions T W Th F ... E-briefing CHANNEL DIRECTORY Auto Guide Books Community Coupons ... Jobs at the R-J Wednesday, August 03, 2005 FEDERAL STANDARDS: Agassi school in class by itself Middle school gets 'exemplary' tag from state By ANTONIO PLANAS REVIEW-JOURNAL Brian Thomas, principal of the high school at the Agassi College Preparatory Academy, prepares for a faculty meeting Monday. The academy's middle school is one of only five schools in Nevada labeled exemplary by the state for meeting federal standards. Thomas said the school's success can be attributed to advantages not available at other schools, such as longer instructional hours. Photo by Gary Thompson Agustin Orci Interim superintendent wishes he could use charter school's methods districtwide The Agassi College Preparatory Academy, at 1201 W. Lake Mead Blvd., opened four years ago and has only 150 students. Some middle schools in Clark County have more than 1,000 students. The charter school's day is about eight hours. Photo by ISAAC BREKKEN/REVIEW-JOURNAL The Agassi College Preparatory Academy's middle school is the only school in Clark County labeled "exemplary" by the state for exceeding federal standards.

51. California Charter Schools Association Our work on behalf of member schools and the charter school movement to leadthe articulation of industry accepted standards for charter school quality http://www.charterassociation.org/cnt_quality_programs.asp

Quality Statements Questions and Answers Quality Statement Return California Charter Quality Institute ... Teacher Network By fostering an innovative culture of student achievement, the California Charter Schools Association seeks to drive the development of high performing charter schools in California. We proudly represent all charter schools that offer quality public educational choices a group that includes a diversity of instructional and organizational models. Our work on behalf of member schools and the charter school movement currently revolves around five primary areas of focus: standards articulation, leadership development, school level support, recognition of best practices, and advocacy for quality oversight. Standards Articulation: The Association works to lead the articulation of industry accepted standards for charter school quality and create a culture within the movement that prioritizes student academic achievement and operational accountability. We have actively sought to spearhead the consensus among charter school leaders regarding the standards by which the movement holds its members accountable. In partnership with other educational agencies, we are also looking to develop meaningful tools for program assessment and evaluation to be used as general guidelines in assessing charter schools.

52. Eagles Peak Charter School Our school standards are set forth in our charter. These school standardsbecome our 6 growth areas. These 6 growth areas are our ESLRs (Expected http://www.eaglespeak.org/parents/wascsurvey/stand_to_eslr

Home Parents Students Teachers Standards-Based Learning to ESLR's Standards-Based Learning Our School Standards are set forth in our charter. These school standards become our 6 growth areas. These 6 growth areas are our ESLRs (Expected Schoolwide Learning Results). Our ESLRs are part of our learning record documentation and will be our new "clicky boxes". WASC Introduction Self-Study Report Visiting Committee Final Report (pdf) ESLRs ... Home Groups Eagles Peak Charter School: Parent Choice In Action

53. Study Finds Charter School Students Less Likely To Meet State Performance Standa charter schools were still less likely to meet state standards than charter school supporters point out that the results fail to address the http://www.nsba.org/site/view.asp?TRACKID=&VID=50&CID=479&DID=34856

54. Deseretnews.com | Start-up Of Charter School At Eagle Mountain Still Hazy The estimated time of arrival for a new charter school remains up in the air Teachers who don t meet certain standards shouldn t be protected by tenure http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,450024476,00.html

Friday, January 3, 2003 Start-up of charter school at Eagle Mountain still hazy By Jeffrey P. Haney Deseret News staff writer The major delay: No building in which to hold classes. "We'd love to open this year," said Stephanie Colson, a parent driving the charter school proposal. "But as the clock ticks, we see it would be very difficult to open this year." The lack of a facility is one of the red flags that popped up as Alpine District leaders evaluated the application to open The Ranches Academy to 220 elementary students this fall. They are governed largely by parents and operate independently of school districts but can only open if they obtain a contract with either the state or local school board. Alpine's school board wants assurances of a solid education in a safe facility without dropping into debt or creating legal messes for which the district could be held liable. Tina Cloward, Alpine's liaison for charter-school seekers, told the board last month it would take five to seven months for the academy to build a school. Any construction kinks could mean classrooms wouldn't be ready for the first day of school. "That makes me nervous," Cloward said.

55. Charter School Closes Achievement Gap - 05/23/05 to live up to school standards on dress, attendance and homework completion, As a charter school, Amistad is part of the New Haven public school http://www.detnews.com/2005/schools/0505/30/A12-189602.htm

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56. CHARTER SCHOOLS The goals, objectives, and student performance standards to be achieved by thecharter school;. A description of the charter school’s educational program, http://www.aps.edu/aps/policy/Directives/CHRSCH.html

CHARTER SCHOOLS Application Process In order to ensure adequate planning time the district prefers that charter school proposals be submitted to the Board Office on or before October 1 of the year prior to the opening of the school or on the first work day immediately following if October 1 falls on a weekend. Applications submitted after that date and time will be processed within the required 60 days but the district and the applicant will negotiate a reasonable opening date for the charter school. Applications will be processed in the following manner: The Superintendent’s designee for charter schools will screen all applications to determine whether components required by state statute are included: The mission statement of the charter school; The goals, objectives, and student performance standards to be achieved by the charter school; A description of the charter school’s educational program, student performance standards and curriculum that must meet or exceed the state board of education’s educational standards and must be designed to enable each student to achieve those standards; A description of the way a charter school’s educational program will meet the individual needs of the students, including those students determined to be at risk and students with disabilities;

57. ADE | Schools | Charter Schools | Charter Schools | Requesting Waivers charter schools may operate with waivers or releases from State Statutes of Board for Professional Teaching standards; Public school Student Services http://arkedu.state.ar.us/schools/schools_charter_waivers.html

Online Services Privacy Accessibility Security ... Home School Schools Charter School Overview ADE Quick Links Administrators Child Nutrition Curriculum Distance Learning Instructional Material Parents Schools Special Education Standards Statistical Information Students Teachers Technology Charter School Requesting Waivers Charter Schools may operate with waivers or releases from State Statutes of Title 6 Education Code, ADE rules and regulations including the Standards of Accreditation. Schools may not be released from statues or rules and regulations regarding health, safety, civil rights, special education, core graduation requirements, criminal background checks for employees, or monitoring and assessment. This list is intended to be a guide to assist you in beginning to identify some of the waivers your school may need to request. This is by no means an all-inclusive list. Please review all of the Title 6 codes, ADE rules and regulations, including the Standards for Accreditation and identify the waivers to be requested by both section number and title. Arkansas Codes Annotated of Title 6 (Education Code) 6-10-106 Uniform dates for beginning and end of school year 6-15-902 Grading scale - Exemptions -Special education classes 6-15-1004 Qualified teachers in every public school classroom 6-16-102 School day 6-16-124 Arkansas history - Required social studies course 6-17-111 Duty-free lunch period 6-17-114 Daily planning period 6-17-203 Committee for each school district. (Personnel Policy Committee)

58. Charter Schools - Legislation (5) The charter school meets generally accepted standards of fiscal (a)Healthand Safety standards. A charter school shall meet the same health and http://www.ncpublicschools.org/charter_schools/legislation.html

Curriculum Publication Sales Education Initiatives Agency Web Sites ... NC Schools Listing NCSG 115C-238, 29 Schools Legislation/Policy Tools/Resources Staff ... Charter Home Combined Text of House Bill 955 ratified on June 21, 1996 and subsequent charter school amendments. NOTE :: Adobe Acrobat Reader (free download) is required to view PDF (portable document format) documents. For instructions or more information, please visit our PDF download page pdf Part 6A. Charter Schools. The purpose of this Part is to authorize a system of charter schools to provide opportunities for teachers, parents, pupils, and community members to establish and maintain schools that operate independently of existing schools, as a method to accomplish all of the following: (1) Improve student learning; (2) Increase learning opportunities for all students, with special emphasis on expanded learning experiences for students who are identified as at risk of academic failure or academically gifted; (3) Encourage the use of different and innovative teaching methods;

59. Charter School Standoff Timesunion.com overseeing school standards, the battle over charter schools has changed The arrangement addressed the partisan issues surrounding charter school http://timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=386598&category=OPINION&BCCod

60. Charter School FAQ - Section 2 - Resources (CA Dept Of Education) Education Code Section 47612 deems charter schools to be governmental entities auditing standards for governmental entities because charter schools are http://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/cs/re/qandasec2mar04.asp

Search Advanced Site Map A-Z Index Professional Development ... Printer-friendly version Charter School FAQ - Section 2 Questions and answers regarding governance, oversight and liability for charter schools. Section 2 - Governance, Oversight and Liability Responses to these frequently asked questions are advisory only. Charter schools and authorizing entities are encouraged to review the actual laws and regulations that provide the basis for these responses and consult with their own legal counsel regarding the application of any of these issues to a specific situation. Does a charter school have a school board? Could it be governed by an existing school board? Could it operate as a nonprofit organization? Q.2. Can a charter school governing body include paid employees of the school? Q.3. Are charter schools part of the public school system? Does it make a difference if a charter school is operated by or as a nonprofit corporation? Q.4.

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