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Author: U.S. Department of Education | Published: December 2011

Summaries of State Charter School Facility Laws

Only a few states have passed laws to provide charter schools with support for facilities. The U.S. Department of Education developed this webpage to provide links to laws in four states that have received State Charter School Facilities Incentive Grants.

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Author: National Resource Center on Charter School Finance & Governance | Published: September 2011

Developing Training Programs for Charter School Governing Board Members: A Promising Practice Profile

Through examination of innovative practices in Nevada, Utah, Idaho, and Minnesota, this guide outlines essential elements in the development of a strong charter school governing board.

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Author: American Institutes for Research | Published: August 2011

Implementing the Common Core State Standards: A Summary of the Work of Seven Districts (Note: Includes Charter Group)

This June 2011 report from the American Institutes for Research gauges the extent of Common Core State Standards implementation work in seven school districts across the country, including a charter school group in Arizona. The categories of information include curriculum and instruction, instructional leadership, professional development, and assessments.

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Report |
Author: John Watson and Chris Rapp | Published: April 2011

Quality Authorizing for Online and Blended-Learning Charter Schools

This April 2011 report from the National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA) highlights key challenges facing authorizers of online and blended-learning charter schools. The report discusses issues such as accountability for student achievement, the provision of special education, building authorizers’ capacity, and funding levels for online programs. Characteristics of online charter schools are described in the report, which notes that the policy framework for the schools varies widely by state and that they often operate in conjunction with for-profit EMOs.

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Toolkit |
Author: Utah Department of Administrative Services | Published: March 2010

Charter School Leadership and Risk Management

This training guide from Utah’s Department of Administrative Services outlines key competencies of charter school leaders, identifies “red flags,” and includes a risk-management checklist.

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Case Study |
Author: National Resource Center on Charter School Finance and Governance | Published: March 2010

Case Study: Centralizing Charter School Facilities Financing

This National Resource Center on Charter School Finance and Governance profile details how the Utah State Charter School Finance Authority created cost-effective and efficient methods to finance charter school facilities.

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