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The National Charter School Resource Center produces and gathers templates, best practices, and videos from supporting education organizations to provide the ultimate resource bank for the charter sector.
Natural Disaster Preparation and Response: A Toolkit for Charter Schools
ToolkitsThe National Charter School Resource Center26 Dec, 2018
More than 25 million Americans—almost eight percent of the population—were affected by natural disasters in 2017. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), which is an… Read more
Indiana Charter School Board Start-Up Manual
ToolkitsIndiana Charter School Board25 Sep, 2018
The purpose of the Indiana Charter School Board (“ICSB”) Start-Up Manual is to assist newly-awarded charter recipients with the completion of ICSB’s Pre-Opening Checklist items.… Read more
Indiana Charter School Board Charter School Pre-Opening Checklist
ToolkitsIndiana Charter School Board25 Sep, 2018
The Indiana Charter School Board (“ICSB”) provides newly approved charter school organizer this pre-opening checklist as a guide to ensure all required activities are completed… Read more
Charter School Governing Board Primer: School Leadership
ToolkitsThe National Charter School Resource Center17 Sep, 2018
Every child deserves to attend an excellent school. Public charter schools are governed by independent boards, and great charter schools need great boards. Serving on a charter… Read more
Charter School Governing Board Recruitment Tools
ToolkitsThe National Charter School Resource Center17 Sep, 2018
To recruit strategically, boards must know the qualities and skills that already exist around the table and what they are seeking. This tool provides assessments and sample board… Read more
Ohio School Boards Association Guide to Charter or Community Schools
ToolkitsOhio School Boards Association13 Sep, 2018
The Guide to Charter or Community Schools publication from Ohio School Boards provides an informative snapshot of charter or community schools in Ohio. It provides information on… Read more
Guidance: New Charter Petitions
ToolkitsIdaho Public Charter School Commission25 Jul, 2018
This guide is intended to give you tools for successful navigation of the charter petitioning process. It provides some basic information about public charter schools and an… Read more
New School Leader Orientation
ToolkitsIdaho Public Charter School Commission25 Jul, 2018
The purpose of this guide is to help familiarize charter school leaders with the PCSC’s role and provide important information and resources to support their work.
Charter School Governing Board Composition: A Toolkit for Board Members
ToolkitsThe National Charter School Resource Center12 Jun, 2018
Every child deserves to attend an excellent school. Public charter schools are governed by independent boards, and great charter schools need great boards. Serving on a charter… Read more
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