SPED: CSE and Compliance
The September 2010 presentation Common Coordination Issues, from the Brooklyn Charter School Student Support Agency, addresses common coordination issues facing schools with Special Education students. The first half of the presentation covers the NYC Committee on Special Education (CSE), including the structure and function of the CSE, roles and responsibilities of the CSE and the charter […]
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 May 2010. The Charter Center created a black-lined version of the Act that visually emphasizes the new provisions in a more legible format. The Charter Center is committed to helping existing and prospective charter schools succeed in this ever-changing environment.
ELL/MLL Learner Support
In today’s diverse educational landscape, catering to the diverse needs of students is paramount. Among these needs, supporting Multilingual Learners (MLL) or English Language Learners (MLL/ELL) stands as a crucial priority. These students bring a wealth of cultural backgrounds and languages to the classroom, enriching the learning environment. However, to ensure their academic success and […]
Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)
The Dignity for All Students Act is a New York State law that aims to provide a safe and supportive educational environment for all students, free from harassment, bullying, and discrimination. It was signed into law in 2010 and went into effect on July 1, 2012. Since 2012, there have been amendments to the Dignity […]
Model Conflict of Interest Policy
Model policy on conflicts of interest, including exceptions to the law; express prohibitions; penalties; disclosure of interests.
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 Information Law (FOIL). FOIL is a New York State law that provides the public an avenue to access certain records of public agencies, and it explicitly applies to charters under the Charter Schools Act of 1998. FOIL is a complicated statute; […]
