2019 Application Timeline – NYSED and SUNY
Here are updated timelines for the submission of applications to establish charter schools in New York State authorized by NYS Board of Regents and the SUNY Board of Trustees with a plan to open in 2019.
Examples of Full Charter School Applications (SUNY)
Here are full applications from charter schools that were recently approved by the State University of New York (SUNY).
Examples of Full Charter School Applications (NYSED)
These complete applications are great exemplars of recently approved new charter schools from the New York State Education Department (NYSED).
Charter Renewal
In addition to hosting regular discussions with the authorizers, the Charter Center has collected these resources and exemplars to assist schools facing the complex project of writing the renewal application and preparing for the renewal evaluation visit.
SUNY CSI Renewal Resources, including Handbook, Benchmarks, Application and Recent Renewal Reports at SUNY CSI Renewal.
Charter School 101 Presentation
Charter School 101 is a must-read for anyone wanting to learn the basics about New York City's charter school sector.
New York State Education Department Charter School Office
The New York State Charter School Office is responsible for coordinating the review of charter school applications and proposed charters. This Office makes recommendations to the Board of Regents regarding the approval or denial of charter school applications and the approval or return of proposed charters.
Parent Advocacy and Engagement
Parents are important advocates for their schools. This presentation, intended for pre-authorization planning teams, focuses on effective practices for parent engagement and advocacy strategies. In addition to offering numerous tips and advice, this presentation specifically covers steps needed to include a parent engagement plan on the charter application.
Creating Effective Community Engagement
This presentation, intended for pre-authorization planning teams, focuses on effective practices for community engagement and advocacy strategies. In addition to offering numerous tips and advice, this presentation specifically covers steps needed to include a community engagement plan on the charter application.
Mission Statements with Vision: Where is Your School Going?
What is your school's mission? If you have to search through your handbook or you can't recall the entire lengthy statement, you probably aren't making the most of your school's mantra! This primer about Mission Statements is useful for new charter schools who are beginning the application process.