This presentation will cover potential funding opportunities for charter schools. While most schools are aware of the charter schools program grants and subgrants, this session will cover education programs and other funding sources, how to use www.grants.gov to search and apply for grants and the National Charter School Resource Center's grants database.
Available in these formats:  

Both private and charter schools are highly accountable to their student and parent clients. Progressive private schools in particular have the ability to create a highly student-centered and innovative culture. In this session, led by a school leader from one of New York City's most elite private schools, we will identify the key qualities of a "progressive" private high school and discuss which of those qualities can inform practice at a charter high school.
Available in these formats:  

As public institutions committed to education reform, charter schools must perform well within a highly scrutinized environment where schools are held to higher levels of accountability. Working within this environment, it is imperative that board members fully understand their unique job, how it differes from traditional board service and how to do their jobs exceptionally well.
Available in these formats:  

This session focuses on how schools can stay ahead of the external accountability curve by creating a culture of achievement that leads to strong internal accountability. Presenters will share how the school leaders of Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Public Charter School in Washington, DC, developed an instructional culture of achievement that supports strong internal accountability to improve academic achievement for all students.
Available in these formats:  

Charter schools have many external constituents they need to reach - often with limited resources. In this session, participants will learn the three critical factors to successful marketing and communications geared for charter schools. Specifically, participants will learn how to identify and leverage unique strengths to create an effective and cost-effective marketing program that motivates audiences, such as board members, parents, the community, media and funders, to support your school.
Available in these formats:  

This presentation discusses how charter schools can operate with extremely limited funds after repeated reductions. Participants will learn about a practical list of areas to review for cust and proven methods of doing more with less. The overall budget of an average charter school will also be reviewed, appropriate percentages for each function will be recommended, and some creative ideas for controlling costs will be examined.
Available in these formats:  

Don't be surprised. Know what questions to ask when reviewing your school's financial position. This interactive session will provide participants with skills and unique facts about school finance, building on how to identify potential problems. Participants will gain hands-on learning through group discussion and review of sample school financial statements.
Available in these formats:  

1. Student Code of Conduct
2. Student Handbook
3. CEO Evaluation Tool
4. Job Description Handbook
5. Classroom Safety Checklist

Charter School Tools was created for charter school operators by charter school operators. It includes two main sections: a toolbox of useful sample documents that may help you plan and operate your charter school more effectively and efficiently, and a vendor guide to help you identify vendors across a broad range of products and services that are used by charter schools.