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BROWSE STATES

Tennessee Charter Schools

115 Charter Schools
42,678 Students in Charter Schools
1997 Year Legislation Passed

Source: National Alliance for Public Charter Schools

State Resources

Valor Collegiate Academies: Charter Schools Intentionally Designed to Serve Diverse Students and Families 15 Dec, 2016 As public schools of choice, charter schools can implement a school model that aims to recruit, enroll, serve, and maintain a diverse student body while being held accountable for… Read more
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Positive Models and Practices, Tennessee Charter Schools, Charter School Management Organizations, Educators, Charter School Family and Community, Discipline
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Turnaround Case Study: Cornerstone Prep 19 Jan, 2016 Grades Served: PreK-5 Number of Students: 450 % of students who receive free or reduced meals: 99% % of students with disabilities: 15% % of English learners: 5% ​​Cornerstone… Read more
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Tennessee Charter Schools, Charter School Management Organizations, Turn-around, Educators, Charter School Family and Community
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Tennesse Charter School Center: State of the Sector Report ReportsTennessee Charter School Center23 Feb, 2015 A comprehensive review of the developments in Tennessee's charter space to then end of 2013-2014 school year. 
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Starting a Charter School, Tennessee Charter Schools
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How to Start a Charter School in Tennessee Toolkits Tennessee Charter School 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 Tennessee, click "view resource" above.
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Starting a Charter School, Tennessee Charter Schools, Charter School Family and Community
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Charter School Facilities Initiative | Initial Findings from Twelve States ReportsCharter School Facilities Initiative28 Aug, 2014 Charter schools across the nation struggle with inadequate and costly facilities. Recognizing the need for accurate facilities-related data, the Colorado League of Charter… Read more
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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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Better Choices: Charter Incubation As a Strategy for Improving the Charter School Sector ReportsPublic Impact08 Dec, 2011 This December 2011 policy brief from the Cities for Education Entrepreneurship Trust and the Thomas B. Fordham Institute discusses the use and means of supporting local incubator… Read more
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Launching High-Performing, College Preparatory Charter Schools in Tennessee Greg Thompson17 May, 2011 The National Charter School Resource Center and the U.S. Department of Education hosted a full-day conference in New Orleans on May 12, 2011, titled Transforming Urban Public… Read more
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Charter School Laws, Tennessee Charter Schools, At-Risk Students
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Tennessee Charter School Incubator ReportsTennessee Charter School Incubator17 May, 2011 The National Charter School Resource Center and the U.S. Department of Education hosted a full-day conference in New Orleans on May 12, 2011, titled Transforming Urban Public… Read more
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Charter School Laws, Tennessee Charter Schools, At-Risk Students
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Tennessee Department of Education: Charter School Application Materials Tennessee Department of Education01 Jan, 2011 This website from the Tennessee Department of Education provides information, application materials, applicable state statutes, and other resources to those interested in starting… Read more
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Starting a Charter School, Tennessee Charter Schools, Performance Management
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Key Contacts

State Education Agency

Tennessee Department of Education Charter Schools Office
Nashville, TN

(615) 664-9491 | email | website

Charter Support Organization(s)

Tennessee Charter School Center
Nashville, TN

email | website

Opening/Expanding a Charter School (click here)

CSP Grants

Tennessee does not have an active State Entity (SE) grant. For more information on SE grantees, click here.

Charter developers are eligible to apply for Grants to Charter School Developers for the Opening of New Charter Schools ("Developer" grants) in states that do not have an active SE grant. For complete eligibility information for Developer grants, see the NIA and clarifying correction. For information on Developer grants, see the CSP Developer Grants webpage.  

 

 

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