…public schools. Read more at www.qualitycharters.org WHY AUTHORIZING MATTERS Charter schools don’t just pop up in a community. Behind every charter school is an authorizer. An authorizer’s core responsibilities—approving new…
…Enlists expertise and competent leadership for all areas essential to charter school oversight-including, but not limited to, education leadership; curriculum, instruction, and assessment; special education, English learners, and other diverse…
…time to gather and interpret the data available, you will get an understanding of the needs of both your school portfolio and the community at large. We look at our…
…discretion over “whether and under what circumstances” to conduct background checks of prospective employees. Alex makes the case that even if background checks are not required by state law for…
…school districts embrace the role of an authorizer, many view it as a burden. Authorizing is complex work; doing it well requires commitment and the dedication of sufficient resources. School…
…the Commission’s Committee on School Improvement. The Commission, co-chaired by Secretary Tommy G. Thompson and Governor Roy E. Barnes and comprised of an esteemed group of bipartisan, national education leaders,…
…served as a Presidential Appointee under HHS Secretary Sylvia Burwell, where he managed communications and community outreach for ACA Open Enrollment, two SCOTUS rulings, and the 2015 Ebola outbreak Listen…
…portfolio of both traditional and charter schools to meet community needs. Denver Public Schools is one strong example of this kind of partnership.” One of the most important roles of…
…build, strengthen, and improve authentic community engagement. This guide includes tools to help you: Reflect on your staff’s organizational structure Better understand the communities you serve; Authentically engage communities and…
Report lauds Georgia’s reforms to strengthen charter school oversight and encourages adoption of additional recommendations being put forth by the Georgia Education Reform Commission Strong charter school oversight provisions enacted…