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“A Synthesis of Research on Charter School Facilities” examines the…
Identifying Indicators of Distress in Charter Schools Part 1: The Role and Perspective of Charter School Authorizers
Indicators of Distress and What They Mean in the Charter Sector: A Webinar for Charter Sector Stakeholders Introducing…
The Death Spiral: Identifying Early Indicators of Distress in Charter Schools (A Conversation with Authorizers)
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January 2018 Newsletter
Newsletters03 Jan, 2018
STEM Curriculum Paired with Creativity Boosts Outdoor Education Knowledge
Key Takeaways: Flagstaff Academy encourages creativity and a strong foundation in science and technology through a… Read more
Beyond the Fringe: Charter Authorizing as Enrollment Grows
ReportsNational Association of Charter Schools Authorizers08 Nov, 2017
Charter schools began on the fringe of the public school landscape. As enrollment grows and charters serve more and more students in many cities, the ways students and families navigate all… Read more
2017 NACSA Leadership Conference
Event16 Oct, 2017 to 18 Oct, 2017
The annual NACSA Leadership Conference is the only national conference dedicated to quality charter school authorizing.
The conference’s audience consists of charter school authorizers from… Read more
School Culture, State Education Agency, Authorizing, Charter School Management Organizations, Communications, School Community Development, Military, Teacher and Principal Effectiveness, Educators, Charter School Family and Community, Student Achievement, Policy Maker, Policy, Increasing Achievement, Leadership
New Jersey Charter Schools Conference
Event17 Oct, 2017 to 18 Oct, 2017
The Annual New Jersey Charter Schools Conference is the only annual professional development conference of its kind dedicated to bringing together the entire New Jersey charter school… Read more
School Culture, State Education Agency, Authorizing, Charter School Management Organizations, Communications, School Community Development, Military, Teacher and Principal Effectiveness, Educators, Charter School Family and Community, Student Achievement, Policy Maker, Policy, Increasing Achievement, Leadership
Louisiana Charter Schools Conference
Event13 Dec, 2017 to 14 Dec, 2017
Join us for the 10th Annual Louisiana Charter Schools Conference, the only statewide conference in Louisiana dedicated to bringing together charter school educators, experts, and advocates… Read more
Innovative Instruction, School Culture, Starting a Charter School, State Education Agency, Authorizing, Blended and Online Learning, Charter School Management Organizations, Communications, School Community Development, Turn-around, At-Risk Students, Military, Replication, Teacher and Principal Effectiveness, District-Charter collaboration, Educators, STEM, Charter School Family and Community, Student Achievement, Teacher Training and PD, National and State Policies, Policy Maker, Opening and Expanding, Policy, Increasing Achievement, Leadership
Texas Charter School Conference
Event11 Oct, 2017 to 13 Oct, 2017
TCSACon 2017 is the only statewide gathering of over 1,600 leaders and innovators of Texas’ public charter schools.
There are so many ways we believe you can learn, grow and share at the… Read more
Positive Models and Practices, School Culture, State Education Agency, Authorizing, Charter School Management Organizations, Communications, School Community Development, Military, Teacher and Principal Effectiveness, Educators, Charter School Family and Community, Student Achievement, Policy Maker, Policy, Increasing Achievement, Leadership
Florida Charter School Conference
Event01 Nov, 2017 to 03 Nov, 2017
The Florida Charter School Conference is an annual event presented by the Florida Department of Education’s Office of K12 School Choice and the Florida Education Foundation. The conference… Read more
School Culture, State Education Agency, Authorizing, Charter School Management Organizations, Communications, School Community Development, Military, Teacher and Principal Effectiveness, Educators, Charter School Family and Community, Student Achievement, Policy Maker, Policy, Increasing Achievement, Leadership
2017 National Charter Schools Conference
Event11 Jun, 2017 to 14 Jun, 2017
The National Charter Schools Conference delivers exceptional learning and networking opportunities for every participant. With inspirational keynote speakers, more than 130 engaging… Read more
Innovative Instruction, School Culture, Starting a Charter School, State Education Agency, Authorizing, Blended and Online Learning, Charter School Management Organizations, Communications, School Community Development, Turn-around, At-Risk Students, Military, Replication, Teacher and Principal Effectiveness, District-Charter collaboration, Educators, STEM, Charter School Family and Community, Student Achievement, Teacher Training and PD, National and State Policies, Policy Maker, Opening and Expanding, Policy, Increasing Achievement, Leadership
Illinois Network of Charter Schools Hosts Spring Charter Startup Workshop
Event20 May, 2017
How would you design a school to best educate the young people in your community?
What additional options are needed to ensure that we're not providing only ONE type of education for a… Read more
Charter School Laws, Finance Resources, Illinois Charter Schools, Starting a Charter School, State Education Agency, Authorizing, Charter School Management Organizations, Financing, School Community Development, Military, District-Charter collaboration, Educators, Charter School Family and Community, Policy Maker, Opening and Expanding, Funding
Alternative Strategies for Identifying High Performing Charter Schools in Texas
PublicationLori L. Taylor & Paige Perez01 Jan, 2012
How do you identify a high-performing charter school? It is a crucially important policy question because any evaluation strategy that incorrectly identifies charter school performance… Read more