Lottery Procedures and Best Practices

To effectively run a school's enrollment process, the lottery procedure is a crucial aspect that can be approached in numerous ways. The lottery process can shape the student body, promote diversity, and support enrollment targets. To guide the process, resources are available that explain lottery best practices. In addition, templates…

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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 experiencing homelessness or residing in unstable housing situations. To ensure these students and their families receive the support they need, all charter schools are required to appoint a dedicated staff member as the McKinney-Vento liaison.…

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Creating Effective Community Engagement

Engaging with the community is crucial for educational institutions, and the presentations below aim to equip schools with simple yet powerful tools to foster meaningful connections with elected officials, local decision-makers, parents, and other key stakeholders. By implementing the strategies outlined in these presentations, pre-authorization planning teams can strengthen their…

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MLL/ELL Identification Process

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…

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The Pupil Accounting Handbook

The NYC DOE handbook on Pupil Accounting for charter schools. Introduction: Introduction to Pupil Accounting; organizational tree of the Pupil Personnel Services Network. Admitting Students: admitting and registering students, including sample documents and examples of required forms. Annual School Census Reports: preparing the annual school census. Attendance: using the form…

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