National Charter School Resource Center

What would you like to know about Charter Schools?

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Case Study: Preparation for Replication: Case Study of AECI

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Report: Charter School Facilities: Emerging Trends

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Toolkit: SMART Objectives Toolkit

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Report: The State of the Charter Sector: What You Need to Know About the Charter Sector Today

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Toolkit: Building Capacity to Provide Quality Special Education Services and Supports: A Toolkit of Emerging Best Practices and Opportunities for Charter Support Organizations

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What Is a Charter School?

Charter schools are in 45 states, nearly 25 years old, and over 7% of k-12 students in the US are enrolled in one. Here is an explanation of this important trend.

State Resources for Charter Schools

Need help finding information about charter schools in your state? Click above for a map that will guide you to resources and contact information for each state.

NCSRC Authored Resources

Click above for a list of our top resources. These resources include everything from reports on special education to documentaries on successful charters.

What Is the National Charter School Resource Center (NCSRC)?

The NCSRC is dedicated to helping charter schools reach their aspirations and furthering understanding of charter schools. To meet those goals, we offer a diverse selection of objective resources on every aspect of the charter school sector. These resources are compiled from trusted sources and also originally produced by the NCSRC.