Arizona Charter Schools
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Operational Performance Framework and Guidelines
ToolkitsArizona State Board for Charter Schools10 Oct, 2017
In October 2014, the Board adopted its Operational Performance Framework and Guidance (“operational framework”). The purpose of the operational framework is to communicate the… Read more
Academic Performance Framework and Guidelines
ToolkitsArizona State Board for Charter Schools10 Oct, 2017
In October 2012, the Board adopted its Academic Performance Framework and Guidance (“academic framework”). The purpose of the academic framework is to communicate the Board’s… Read more
Guide to the Charter Renewal Process
ToolkitsArizona State Board for Charter Schools10 Oct, 2017
This document provides guidance for charter holders that are eligible to submit a Renewal Application to the Arizona State Board for Charter Schools (“Board”), pursuant to A.R.S… Read more
Financial Performance Framework and Guidelines
ToolkitsArizona State Board for Charter Schools10 Oct, 2017
In August 2012, the Board adopted its Financial Performance Framework and Guidance (“financial framework”), which represents one component of the Board’s performance framework.… Read more

How to Start a Charter School in Arizona
ToolkitsArizona 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 Arizona, click "view resource" above.

20 Years of Charters
ReportsArizona Charter Schools Association 01 Jan, 2014
Charter schools are public schools that are innovative while still being held accountable for improved student achievement. Today, 1 out of every 3 public school is a charter in… Read more

National Charter School Study 2013
ReportsCenter for Research on Education Outcomes25 Jun, 2013
This June 2013 report from the Center for Research on Education Outcomes (CREDO) at Stanford University provides analyses of charter school performance in 25 states and the… Read more
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Oh, the Places They’ll Go!
ReportsThe Center for Student Achievement, Arizona Charter Schools Association08 Apr, 2013
This report takes available data about student enrollment and school performance and summarizes what we know about public school choice in Arizona and some of the potential policy… Read more
Charter Schools: Guidance Needed for Military Base Schools on Startup and Operational Issues
ReportsGAO05 Feb, 2013
This February 2013 Government Accountability Office report reviews the operation of charter schools on military bases, including start-up, use of federal grants, preferences for… Read more