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Tennessee Department of Education Guide to Public Charter Schools

This website from the Tennessee Department of Education provides information, application materials, applicable state statutes, and other resources to those interested in starting a charter school in the Volunteer State.

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Public Charter School Alliance of South Carolina: Start a Charter School

This website from the Public Charter School Alliance of South Carolina offers step-by-step guidance to new charter school developers in the Palmetto State. Separate pages include a to-do list, top-ten advice, links to additional resources, and information about the SC Charter School Start Up Incubator program.

Note: The initial landing page for the site contains information about membership in the Alliance. Use the drop-down menu bar under the label "Start a Charter School" to access the additional resources.

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Pennsylvania Department of Education: Charter School Procedures

This website by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, provides essential information, documents, and links to resources for those interested in starting a charter school in the Keystone State. In addition to an application package, the site includes basic education circular for brick-and-mortar charter schools and cyber charter schools.

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New York City Department of Education: Developing New Charter Schools

This website by the New York City Department of Education  provides resources for developers of new charter schools in the Big Apple. The website links to important documents from the New York State Education Department and State University of New York (SUNY) Charter Schools Institute. A helpful FAQ for parents also is available.

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New Jersey Charter Schools Association: Start a Charter School

This website from the New Jersey Charter Schools Association offers resources for people interested in starting  a charter school in the Garden State. Included are applications, contact information, and a timeline tailored for the state laws of New Jersey.

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New Hampshire Department of Education: New Start-Up Charter Application Information

This website, produced by the New Hampshire Department of Education, offers resources for people interested in starting charter schools in The granite state. Included are applications, timelines, and contact information.

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Michigan Association of Public School Academies: Start a Charter School

This website, along with links to upcoming training sessions and events, provides a step-by-step guide through the exploration, application, and operation of a new charter school. The website was developed by the Michigan Association of Public School Academies. While much of the information on the website is specific to Michigan, the start-up plan is a useful tool for new school developers throughout the nation.

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Colorado League of Charter Schools: New School Development and Replication

Through multimedia, including videos and downloadable publications, the Colorado League of Charter Schools has built a comprehensive website to guide individuals interested in developing  new charter schools or replicating a successful model in a new location. Although some resources are applicable to those wishing to start a charter school in Colorado only, the documents pertaining to SMART goals, writing grants, and other topics are pertinent to all audiences throughout the country.

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Starting a Charter School in Colorado

Developed as a collaborative effort between the Colorado League of Charter Schools, the Colorado Department of Education, and the Charter School Institute, the Starting a Charter School in Colorado website was designed to help prospective developers navigate the application process. Included are an application process flowchart,  an application checklist and review rubric, and Colorado-specific contract resources.

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California Department of Education: How Do I Start a Charter School?

The California Department of Education maintains this website with critical information needed to start a charter school in the Golden State. Included are links to a calendar for submitting key documents and information, charter advocates and assistance organizations, sample documents, and more.