Opening and Expanding

If you are looking for a toolkit to open a school in your state, please find your state's CSO (Charter Support Organization).

Featured Opening and Expanding Resources

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Don’t Stop Improving: A Strategic Approach to School Improvement Using the Four Domains
State Entity grantees gathered to explore how to strategically adjust…
Webinar | 13 May, 2020 to 13 May, 2020
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Preparation for Replication: Case Study of AECI
Introduction More than 4,000 charter schools around the country operate as independent, “mom and…
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Four Domains for Significant and Sustainable Charter School Improvement: A Systems Framework for the Charter Context
WestEd’s Four Domains for Significant and Sustainable Charter School Improvement builds on their…
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SMART Objectives Toolkit
The SMART Objectives Toolkit from the National Charter School Resource Center (NCSRC) is designed…
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State Policy Snapshot: Facilities Funding for Public Charter Schools
Charter school leaders struggle to find suitable and affordable facilities to house their growing…

All Opening and Expanding Resources

How to Start a Charter School in California ToolkitsCalifornia Charter Schools Association18 Feb, 2015 Every state has its own specific laws detailing how to open a charter school. To find out more about the process in California, click "view resource" above.
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California Charter Schools, Starting a Charter School, Charter School Family and Community
How to Start a Charter School in Colorado ToolkitsColorado League of Charter Schools18 Feb, 2015 Every state has its own specific laws detailing how to open a charter school. To find out more about the process in Colorado, click "view resource" above.
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Colorado Charter Schools, Starting a Charter School, Charter School Family and Community
How to Start a Charter School in DC ToolkitsFriends of Choice in Urban Schools (FOCUS) 18 Feb, 2015 Every state has its own specific laws detailing how to open a charter school. To find out more about the process in DC, click "view resource" above.
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District of Columbia Charter Schools, Starting a Charter School, Charter School Family and Community
How to Start a Charter School in Florida ToolkitsFlorida Charter School Alliance18 Feb, 2015 Every state has its own specific laws detailing how to open a charter school. To find out more about the process in Florida, click "view resource" above.
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Florida Charter Schools, Starting a Charter School, Charter School Family and Community
How to Start a Charter School in Georgia ToolkitsGeorgia Charter Schools Association 18 Feb, 2015 Every state has its own specific laws detailing how to open a charter school. To find out more about the process in Georgia, click "view resource" above.
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Georgia Charter Schools, Starting a Charter School, Charter School Family and Community
How to Start a Charter School in Idaho ToolkitsIdaho Charter School Network 18 Feb, 2015 Every state has its own specific laws detailing how to open a charter school. To find out more about the process in Idaho, click "view resource" above.
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Idaho Charter Schools, Starting a Charter School, Charter School Family and Community
How to Start a Charter School in Illinois ToolkitsIllinois Network of Charter Schools18 Feb, 2015 Every state has its own specific laws detailing how to open a charter school. To find out more about the process in Illinois, click "view resource" above.
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Illinois Charter Schools, Starting a Charter School, Charter School Family and Community
How to Start a Charter School in Indiana ToolkitsIndiana Public Charter Schools Association 18 Feb, 2015 Every state has its own specific laws detailing how to open a charter school. To find out more about the process in Indiana, click "view resource" above.
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Indiana Charter Schools, Starting a Charter School, Charter School Family and Community
How to Start a Charter School in Louisiana ToolkitsLouisiana Association of Public Charter Schools18 Feb, 2015 Every state has its own specific laws detailing how to open a charter school. To find out more about the process in Louisiana, click "view resource" above.
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Louisiana Charter Schools, Starting a Charter School, Charter School Family and Community
How to Start a Charter School in Maryland ToolkitsMaryland Charter Schools Network18 Feb, 2015 Every state has its own specific laws detailing how to open a charter school. To find out more about the process in Maryland, click "view resource" above.
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Maryland Charter Schools, Starting a Charter School, Charter School Family and Community

Featured Publications

Policy Framework for High-Quality Charter Authorizing Practices
Toolkits | 06 Jul, 2020
Measuring Quality: A Resource Guide for Authorizers and Alternative Schools
Reports | 01 Oct, 2019
Shifting to At-Home Learning
Toolkits | 01 Mar, 2020
SMART Objectives Toolkit
Toolkits | 31 Jan, 2020

Featured Events

International School Choice and Reform Conference
Ft. Lauderdale, FL | 17 Jan, 2021 to 20 Jan, 2021
January 17-20, 2021 Ft. Lauderdale, Florida http://iscrweb.org/  
National Charter Schools Week
| 10 May, 2020 to 16 May, 2020
May 10-16, 2020 https://www.publiccharters.org/what-you-can-do/celebrate-national-charter-schools-week 
2020 ASU GSV
San Diego, CA | 30 Sep, 2020 to 01 Oct, 2020
Sept. 29-Oct. 1, 2020 San Diego, California https://www.asugsvsummit.com 
NACSA Leadership Conference
Nashville, TN | 12 Oct, 2020 to 15 Oct, 2020
October 12-15, 2020 Nashville, Tennessee https://www.qualitycharters.org/conference-archive  
Aurora Institute Symposium
San Antonio, TX | 25 Oct, 2020 to 28 Oct, 2020
October 25-28, 2020 San Antonio, Texas https://www.inacol.org/symposium/

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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