Resource Library
For more than 20 years, the Charter Center has developed and collected resources, tools and exemplars to inform successful school policies and practices.
| Title | Content | hf:tax:resource_topic | hf:tax:resource_type | hf:tax:publication_date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer-Based Testing (CBT) FAQ | The Charter Center has developed an extensive Computer-Based Testing (CBT) FAQ resource specifically designed to … | academics-testing | 2023 | |
| Computer-Based Testing Timeline | This timeline serves as a structured guide for school leaders, offering a monthly overview of … | academics-testing | 2023 | |
| Lottery Procedures and Best Practices | To effectively run a school’s enrollment process, the lottery procedure is a crucial aspect that … | student-enrollment-recruitment | 2022 2023 | |
| 2022-23 COVID-19 Health Guidance | covid-19-eoeg-2022 | 2022 2023 | ||
| 2021-2022 Reopening Guidance | covid-19-eoeg | 2020 2021 | ||
| Students in Temporary Housing: Students’ Rights and Schools’ Responsibilities | Under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), the McKinney-Vento Act guarantees educational rights for students … | laws-regulations new-school-development student-enrollment-recruitment | 2020 | |
| Moving In and Setting Up: Templates and Exemplars | financial-management new-school-development | checklist exemplar presentation template | ||
| Fiscal Decision Making: Staffing and Software | financial-management new-school-development | worksheet | 2020 | |
| Testing Accommodations for Students Identified as Multilingual Learners (MLLs) | All current ELLs, as well as former ELLs for up to two years after exiting … | ell-mll-learner-support | info | 2020 |
| CREDO Study: Urban Charter Schools Outperform Traditional School Peers (March 2015) | In 2015, the Center for Research on Education Outcomes (CREDO) conducted a comprehensive study examining … | issues-research report | 2020 | |
| NYC Independent Budget Office (IBO) Education Indicators | financial-management | issues-research report | 2020 | |
| Sample Board Prospectus for a Proposed Charter School | leadership-governance new-school-development | checklist info | 2020 | |
| Charter School Board Training | The New York City Charter School Center partnered with the SUNY Charter School Institute, the … | financial-management leadership-governance new-school-development | exemplars | 2020 |
| Working with the Administration for Child Services (ACS) | The Administration for Child Services (ACS) is working to build a stronger partnership with charter … | health-safety operations-management | info | 2020 |
| Charter School Legal Issues: “Friends Of” Organizations | A “Friends of XYZ Charter School” organization is a separate, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation that is … | laws-regulations leadership-governance | info | 2020 |
| Parent Engagement Handbook | Parents play a vital role in a child’s life and education. It is important for … | community-engagement | report | 2020 |
| Understanding Your School Food Options | There are so many misconceptions about school lunch in the NYC charter sector. But not … | new-school-development school-meals-transportation | faq info | 2020 |
| Governance: Bylaws and Conflict of Interest Policies for Charter Schools | All charter schools must have a set of bylaws and conflict of interest policies that … | laws-regulations leadership-governance | exemplar presentation | 2020 |
| Accountability: Developing a Leadership Dashboard | A dashboard is an essential tool for charter school leaders and the board. This resource … | leadership-governance | presentation | 2020 2025 |
| The Facility Access Process: Co-Location and Private Space | In March 2014, state law was changed to grant a subset of NYC charter schools … | facilities laws-regulations | issues-research | 2021 |
| Student Immunizations | Children attending daycare and pre-K through 12th grade in New York State must receive all … | doe-systems health-safety laws-regulations | exemplar faq guidebook | 2020 2021 2022 2023 |
| What are Charters Schools – Resources | 2020 | |||
| Finance Forms for Charter Schools | Charter schools can use this set of templates from the New York City Charter School … | financial-management new-school-development operations-management | form template | 2020 |
| Creating Effective Community Engagement | Engaging with the community is crucial for educational institutions, and the resources below aim to … | community-engagement laws-regulations new-school-development student-enrollment-recruitment | issues-research | 2023 |
| ATS Overview Developed by Charter School Leaders | This comprehensive guide, developed and originally presented by Rebecca Daverin of Explore Schools, is a … | doe-systems operations-management | guidebook | 2020 |
| Building a Charter School Founding Board | The skills and dedication of the personnel who make up the founding charter school Board … | leadership-governance new-school-development | checklist guidebook template | 2020 |
| SPED: Regulations and Procedures | The Regulations of the Commissioner are available online. Part 200 is the law regulating special education in New … | laws-regulations special-education | guidebook | 2020 |
| Sample Board Minutes | Meeting minutes are a formal recording of transactions that happened at a particular time and … | leadership-governance new-school-development | best-practice exemplar | 2020 |
| Facilities: For Charters Co-Located in DOE Buildings | The Co-Location Handbook” explores the practice of shared space in NYC Public Schools, aligned with … | facilities leadership-governance operations-management | presentation | 2020 |
| Staff Handbook | Clear expectations promote strong performances. A comprehensive staff handbook is the best way to ensure … | human-resources laws-regulations operations-management | exemplar guidebook | 2020 |
| FUNDING: City Grants for Charter Schools | Each year, the Borough Presidents’ offices and New York City Council members distribute millions of … | community-engagement financial-management policy-advocacy | presentation | 2020 |
| Student Recruitment & Enrollment Resources | Below you will find student enrollment templates and exemplars from your colleagues that are useful … | operations-management student-enrollment-recruitment | template | 2020 |
| Charter Renewal | Updated description: Charter schools in New York trade greater autonomy over how to operate schools … | leadership-governance ny-charter-authorizers operations-management | exemplar | 2020 |
| Board Positions | Understanding the roles and responsibilities of board members is an important step in effective governance. … | leadership-governance | checklist guidebook presentation | 2020 |
| Developing a Sound School Budget | This presentation from the New York City Charter School Center explains the proper way to … | financial-management operations-management | presentation template | 2020 |
| NYSTL Purchasing in FAMIS | Each charter school receives a grant for textbooks, library books and software under the New … | financial-management operations-management | info | 2020 |
| Board Assessment Tool | This assessment matrix aids in the assessment of a Charter School Board’s effectiveness. Leadership Roles, … | leadership-governance | info | 2020 2025 |
| Employee File Checklist Template | The employee file, or personnel file, contains a detailed record of every employment action and … | human-resources | template | 2020 |
| FAQs: Open Meetings Law | Did you know that New York City charter schools are subject to the requirements of … | community-engagement laws-regulations leadership-governance operations-management | faq info | 2020 |
| Family Handbook Exemplars | A family handbook provides charter school families with answers to their most common questions and … | new-school-development operations-management | exemplar | 2020 |
| SPED: ATS Special Education Reports | This ATS report manual guides readers through the most common special education reports that schools … | doe-systems special-education | guidebook info report | 2020 |
| Requesting Transportation Services | The resources below outline the process for requesting transportation services and provide key information on … | doe-systems school-meals-transportation | form guidebook | 2020 |
| Operations Guide Exemplar | School facility operations and maintenance exist to support the primary purpose of any school: quality … | new-school-development operations-management | exemplar | 2020 |
| SPED: CSE and Compliance | The September 2010 presentation Common Coordination Issues, from the Brooklyn Charter School Student Support Agency, addresses … | special-education | exemplar guidebook presentation | 2020 |
| ATS Training Video | Welcome to the world of ATS! This training video is a great one-stop resource for … | operations-management | presentation | 2020 |
| New York State Charter Schools Act of 1998 (as amended) | New York State’s law on charter schools changed in important ways in April 2014 and … | laws-regulations | report | 2020 |
| High School Diploma Information | For High Schools looking to order diplomas, please note that charter schools do not use … | operations-management | faq info template | 2020 |
| ELL/MLL Learner Support | In today’s diverse educational landscape, catering to the diverse needs of students is paramount. Among … | ell-mll-learner-support laws-regulations student-enrollment-recruitment | presentation | 2020 |
| Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) | The Dignity for All Students Act is a New York State law that aims to … | community-engagement laws-regulations | exemplars guidebook | 2020 |
| Model Conflict of Interest Policy | Model policy on conflicts of interest, including exceptions to the law; express prohibitions; penalties; disclosure … | laws-regulations leadership-governance | exemplars | 2020 |
| ATS for the Office of Pupil Transportation | This NYC DOE publication is a comprehensive guide to using ATS to manage transportation services. … | doe-systems operations-management | guidebook | 2020 |
| Operations Resource Guide | The DOE Charter Office put together an Operations Resource Guide to aide in the important … | doe-systems operations-management | guidebook | 2020 |
| Operations Brief: Frequently Asked Questions about the New York State Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) | All New York charter schools are subject to the requirements of New York State’s Freedom of … | laws-regulations leadership-governance operations-management | faq | 2020 |
| Teacher Certification Resources | The Charter Center’s resources are compiled from NYSED and our experience assisting teachers to navigate … | human-resources laws-regulations | presentation | |
| NYC School Construction Authority (SCA) Manuals | The NYC School Construction Authority (NYC SCA) has introduced a Safety Program & Procedures Manual … | facilities operations-management | guidebook | |
| Open Meetings Law | laws-regulations | information issues-research | ||
| Working Papers for Students | Students aged 14-17 who work part time, including summer employment, are required to have “employment … | laws-regulations operations-management | form guidebook | 2020 |
| DOH Posters & Flyers for Schools | covid-19-eoeg | 2020 | ||
| Health And Public Safety Guidance | covid-19-eoeg | 2020 2021 2022 | ||
| Governing Board Resources For Schools | covid-19-eoeg | 2020 | ||
| US DOE Guidance And Communications | covid-19-eoeg | 2020 | ||
| NY Charter Authorizers Guidance And Communications | covid-19-eoeg | 2020 | ||
| NYSED Guidance And Communications | covid-19-eoeg | 2020 2021 2022 | ||
| NYC DOE Special Education Guidance | covid-19-eoeg | 2020 2021 | ||
| NYC DOE Guidance And Communications For Schools | covid-19-eoeg | 2020 2021 |
