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Featured Charter School Family and Community

Identifying Indicators of Distress in Charter Schools
Identifying Indicators of Distress in Charter Schools Part 1: The…
"Identifying Indicators of Distress in Charter Schools" labels and…
Reports | 21 Sep, 2020
A diagnostic tool for school leaders to identify alternatives to school-based policing
Critical Questions and Steps for Leaders to Reduce or End School-Based Policing
This resource for school and network leaders synthesizes the history of school-based policing since…
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Charting the Course to Equity: K-12 Leaders of Color and Student Success
This study by the California Charter Schools Association considers the potential positive impacts…
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A Tale of Two Grantees: How AppleTree Institute and Hiawatha Academies Are Using CSP Funds to Make a Difference in…
How have CMOs expanded and replicated high-quality schools? The National Charter School Resource…
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Shifting to At-Home Learning
This toolkit provides school and network leaders with a framework to plan for improving their…

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Issues of Discipline: The Role of the Board in Stewarding the Public Interest and Maintaining Accountability ToolkitsThe National Charter School Resource Center21 May, 2018 Creating a positive learning environment and strong culture is at the foundation of every successful school. Discipline policies and practices, such as when and if to expel or… Read more
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NewSchools Venture Fund Summit Event 08 May, 2018 to 09 May, 2018 Summit 2018 will take place May 8-9, 2018 at the Hyatt Regency SFO in Burlingame, CA. Summit brings together more than 1,000 entrepreneurs, educators, community leaders, funders… Read more
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State Education Agency, Charter School Management Organizations, Military, Educators, Charter School Family and Community, Policy Maker
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Building Capacity to Provide Quality Special Education Services and Supports: A Toolkit of Emerging Best Practices and Opportunities for Charter Support Organizations ToolkitsNational Center for Special Education in Charter Schools07 May, 2018 This eight-page toolkit by the National Center for Special Education in Charter Schools (NCSECS) provides opportunities and best practices for charter school support organizations… Read more
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Charter School Laws, Special Education Students, Educators, Charter School Family and Community, Policy Maker, Operations and Compliance, Special Education
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National Charter Schools Week Event 06 May, 2018 to 12 May, 2018 Every year, National Charter Schools Week gives us the chance to raise awareness about our amazing schools. Whether it’s highlighting the academic successes of our students or the… Read more
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State Education Agency, Charter School Management Organizations, Military, Educators, Charter School Family and Community, Policy Maker
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Green Schools Conference & Expo Event 03 May, 2018 to 04 May, 2018 The Green Schools Conference & Expo is the only national event to bring together all the players involved in making green schools a reality: people who lead, operate, build… Read more
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State Education Agency, Charter School Management Organizations, Military, Educators, Charter School Family and Community, Policy Maker
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Washington Leadership Academy Case Study 03 May, 2018 Washington Leadership Academy (WLA) is a technology-focused public charter high school serving students throughout the District of Columbia. WLA’s mission is, “To prepare students… Read more
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District of Columbia Charter Schools, State Education Agency, Charter School Management Organizations, Educators, Charter School Family and Community
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Colorado Charter School Guidebook, 2018-2019 ReportsColorado Charter School Institute01 May, 2018 The CSI Guidebook is designed to support CSI School Leaders and school staff.
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Colorado Charter Schools, State Education Agency, Charter School Management Organizations, Performance Management, Charter School Family and Community
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New State Entity Grantee Toolkit ToolkitsThe National Charter School Resource Center19 Apr, 2018 The National Charter School Resource Center (NCSRC) developed informal guidance to address issues that State Entities and State Education Agencies face after receiving Charter… Read more
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April 2018 Newsletter Newsletters16 Apr, 2018 What Can Happen Now in Virtual Charter School Accountability Many parents view the virtual school option as an advantage, especially in cases where their child has failed to… Read more
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State Education Agency, Charter School Management Organizations, Educators, Charter School Family and Community
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New School Development: A Toolkit for Charter Support Organizations and Charter School Founders ToolkitsThe National Charter School Resource Center10 Apr, 2018 The National Charter School Resource Center (NCSRC) released a new toolkit to help Charter Support Organizations (CSOs) and charter school founders find key resources on opening… Read more
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Planning and Designing, Starting a Charter School, Communications, State Reports, Educators, Charter School Family and Community, Recruitment and Retention, Opening and Expanding, Operations and Compliance, Leadership
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Featured Publications

A Synthesis of Research on Charter School Facilities
Reports | 06 Oct, 2020
Identifying Indicators of Distress in Charter Schools Part 1: The Role and Perspective of Charter School Authorizers
Reports | 21 Sep, 2020
Critical Questions and Steps for Leaders to Reduce or End School-Based Policing
Toolkits | 12 Jun, 2020
Charting the Course to Equity: K-12 Leaders of Color and Student Success
Reports | 01 Nov, 2019
Policy Framework for High-Quality Charter Authorizing Practices
Toolkits | 06 Jul, 2020

Featured News

Fiscal Year 2020 Grants to Charter School Developers for the Opening of New Charter Schools and for the Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools (CFDA number 84.282B/E)
News | 20 May, 2020
U.S. Department of Education's Coronavirus Response
News | 12 Mar, 2020
Notice Inviting Applications: Expanding Opportunity Through Quality Charter Schools Program--Grants to State Entities (SE Grants) (CFDA number 84.282A)
News | 27 Jan, 2020
New ED Initiative Related to Charter Schools in Opportunity Zones
News | 10 Oct, 2019
Foundation Directs Funding Toward Special Education Charter Schools
News | 13 Sep, 2018

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