A Data Dashboard is an essential tool for all charter schools. It enables school leaders to instantly check a variety of metrics and assess where their students are at with respect to standardized testing and attendance among others. This sample is from Gotham City Charter School.
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| 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 … | 2022, 2023 | student-enrollment-recruitment | 2022 2023 | |
| 2022-23 COVID-19 Health Guidance | 2022, 2023 | covid-19-eoeg-2022 | 2022 2023 | ||
| Myths vs. Facts 2022 | 2021, 2022 | info | 2021 2022 | ||
| Facilities Funding Fact Sheet | 2022 | facilities | info | 2022 | |
| 2021-2022 Reopening Guidance | 2020, 2021 | covid-19-eoeg | 2020 2021 | ||
| Students in Temporary Housing: Students’ Rights and Schools’ Responsibilities | The McKinney-Vento Act gives important educational rights to students who are homeless, or in unstable or temporary housing. The Charter Center hosted a free workshop, … | 2020 | 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 | |||
| Grade-Level Team Meeting | 2020 | academics-testing new-school-development | form template | 2020 | |
| Fiscal Decision Making: Staffing and Software | 2020 | financial-management new-school-development | worksheet | 2020 | |
| ELLS: Testing Accommodations for Students Identified as Limited English Proficiency and English Language Learners | 2020 | ell-mll-education | info | 2020 | |
| Curriculum Philosophies: Social Studies | 2020 | academics-testing new-school-development | guidebook presentation | 2020 | |
| Creating Data-Driven Schools | 2020 | academics-testing | report | 2020 | |
| Rent Lawsuit Dismissed | 2020 | facilities laws-regulations | info | 2020 | |
| New York State Alternative Assessment (NYSAA) | 2020 | academics-testing special-education | report | 2020 | |
| CREDO Study: Urban Charter Schools Outperform Traditional School Peers (March 2015) | 2020 | academics-testing | issues-research report | 2020 | |
| School Funding Comparisons by the NYC Independent Budget Office (IBO) (2010-11) | 2020 | financial-management | issues-research report | 2020 | |
| Sample Board Prospectus for a Proposed Charter School | 2020 | 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 NYSED Charter School Office and the NYC DOE Office of … | 2020 | financial-management leadership-governance new-school-development | exemplars | 2020 |
| Recruiting and Hiring Effective Teachers | 2020 | 2020 | |||
| Working with the Administration for Child Services (ACS) | The Administration for Child Services (ACS) is working to build a stronger partnership with charter schools to support students in the child welfare program. ACS’s … | 2020 | 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 created to raise funds, awareness and otherwise support a charter … | 2020 | 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 parents to engage their child and build strong partnerships with … | 2020 | community-engagement | report | 2020 |
| Operations Management: Navigating City and State Systems | Whether you are a new school or just new in your role, you need to navigate many New York City and New York State systems. … | 2020 | doe-systems operations-management | info | 2020 |
| Understanding Your School Food Options | There are so many misconceptions about school lunch in the NYC charter sector. But not knowing how the various programs work could leave your scholars … | 2020 | new-school-development school-meals-transportation | faq info | 2020 |
| New Provisions Passed In 2018-19 State Budget Legislation | New York State’s 2018-19 budget includes several budgetary items and a legislative amendment affecting charter schools in New York City. This memo provides details on … | 2020 | financial-management laws-regulations | issues-research | 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 comply with New York law. When was the last time … | 2020 | laws-regulations leadership-governance | exemplar presentation | 2020 |
| Creating Effective Community Engagement | This presentation, intended for pre-authorization planning teams, focuses on effective practices for community engagement and advocacy strategies. In addition to offering numerous tips and advice, … | 2020 | community-engagement new-school-development student-enrollment-recruitment | presentation | 2020 |
| Accountability: Developing a Leadership Dashboard | A dashboard is an essential tool for charter school leaders and the board. This presentation will help you build a dashboard for your charter school. | 2020 | leadership-governance | presentation | 2020 |
| The Facility Access Process: Co-Location and Private Space | In March 2014, state law was changed to grant a subset of NYC charter schools a statutory right to facilities assistance. Education Law §2853(3)). Charter … | 2021 | facilities laws-regulations | issues-research | 2021 |
| Immunization | Charter schools are required to comply with the requirements of the New York State Department of Health (DOH) in effect since September 1, 2016, and … | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 | doe-systems health-safety laws-regulations | exemplar faq guidebook | 2020 2021 2022 2023 |
| What are Charters Schools – Resources | 2020 | 2020 | |||
| Finance Forms for Charter Schools | Charter schools can use this set of templates from the New York City Charter School Center to create their own forms. Included are templates for … | 2020 | financial-management new-school-development operations-management | form template | 2020 |
| Employment Law 101 | Legal issues impact all stages of the hiring process. This presentation from the New York City Charter School Center in conjunction with McCarter and English … | 2020 | human-resources laws-regulations new-school-development | presentation | 2020 |
| Community Engagement | These simple, yet effective tools will aid your school in engaging with your elected officials, local decision-makers, parents and more. | 2020 | community-engagement laws-regulations new-school-development | issues-research | 2020 |
| ATS Overview Developed by Charter School Leaders | This comprehensive guide, developed and originally presented by Rebecca Daverin of Explore Schools, is a great one-stop resource for the most useful ATS functions and … | 2020 | doe-systems operations-management | guidebook | 2020 |
| ELLS: NYSITELL Administration and Scanning | How do schools identify ELL students once they are enrolled in the charter school? Under federal mandate, schools must administer a home language survey at … | 2020 | ell-mll-education laws-regulations student-enrollment-recruitment | presentation | 2020 |
| Building a Charter School Founding Board | The skills and dedication of the personnel who make up the founding charter school Board are essential for a new school’s success. These resources will … | 2020 | 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 York State. The Standard Operating Procedures Manual is a how-to guide explaining … | 2020 | laws-regulations special-education | guidebook | 2020 |
| Board Assessment Tool | This assessment matrix aids in the assessment of a Charter School Board’s effectiveness. Leadership Roles, Board Composition, Meetings and Committees are graded in three levels: … | 2020 | leadership-governance | info | 2020 |
| Employee File Checklist Template | The employee file, or personnel file, contains a detailed record of every employment action and protocol. Employment files require precise measures and upkeep to ensure … | 2020 | human-resources | template | 2020 |
| Sample Board Minutes | Meeting minutes are a formal recording of transactions that happened at a particular time and place. Minutes are a record of what was done at … | 2020 | leadership-governance new-school-development | best-practice exemplar | 2020 |
| FAQs: Open Meetings Law | Did you know that New York City charter schools are subject to the requirements of New York State’s Open Meetings Law (OML)? The OML is … | 2020 | 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 helps to guide families and students in the school’s processes … | 2020 | new-school-development operations-management | exemplar | 2020 |
| 2019 Application Timeline – NYSED and SUNY | Here are updated timelines for the submission of applications to establish charter schools in New York State authorized by NYS Board of Regents and the … | 2020 | new-school-development | exemplar info | 2020 |
| SPED: ATS Special Education Reports | This ATS report manual guides readers through the most common special education reports that schools can run within ATS. OVERVIEW This manual is for veteran … | 2020 | doe-systems special-education | guidebook info report | 2020 |
| Sample Data Dashboard | A Data Dashboard is an essential tool for all charter schools. It enables school leaders to instantly check a variety of metrics and assess where … | 2020 | academics-testing leadership-governance | exemplar | 2020 |
| OPT Request for Service Procedure | This guide from the NYC DOE’s Office of Pupil Transportation (OPT) pertains to procedures for requesting services. Included in this guide are: A List of … | 2020 | 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 learning. By maintaining a working Operations Guide for your school, … | 2020 | new-school-development operations-management | exemplar | 2020 |
| Facilities: For Charters Co-Located in DOE Buildings | The NYC DOE sets clear campus guidelines for schools co-located in DOE buildings whether they are district or charter schools. The DOE Division of Space … | 2020 | facilities leadership-governance operations-management | presentation | 2020 |
| ELLS: Best Practices: Home Language Identification Surveys | The Charter Center’s Vice President of The Collaborative for Inclusive Education, Melissa Katz, has laid out best practices to ensure the accuracy of new students’ … | 2020 | ell-mll-education special-education student-enrollment-recruitment | presentation | 2020 |
| Charter Management Organization Guide | Of all the decisions made by new Charter Schools, few are more important than deciding whether to contract for school management services. Choosing well requires … | 2020 | leadership-governance | guidebook | 2020 |
| Staff Handbook | Clear expectations promote strong performances. A comprehensive staff handbook is the best way to ensure all employees understand the professional standards and culture of the … | 2020 | human-resources laws-regulations operations-management | exemplar guidebook | 2020 |
| 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 … | 2020 | special-education | exemplar guidebook presentation | 2020 |
| FUNDING: City Grants for Charter Schools | Each year, the Borough Presidents’ offices and New York City Council members distribute millions of dollars in public funds through discretionary grant programs. Public schools … | 2020 | community-engagement financial-management policy-advocacy | presentation | 2020 |
| Student Recruitment: Enrollment Best Practices | Here you can find student enrollment templates and exemplars from your colleagues that are useful in the creation of a new school’s procedures or in … | 2020 | operations-management student-enrollment-recruitment | template | 2020 |
| Charter Renewal | In addition to hosting regular discussions with the authorizers, the Charter Center has collected these resources and exemplars to assist schools facing the complex project … | 2020 | 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. These resources will help clarify what the board chair and … | 2020 | leadership-governance | checklist guidebook presentation | 2020 |
| 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: … | 2020 | operations-management student-enrollment-recruitment | guidebook | 2020 |
| ATS Training Video | Welcome to the world of ATS! This training video is a great one-stop resource for the most useful ATS functions and reports. It covers the … | 2020 | 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 May 2010. The Charter Center created a black-lined version of … | 2020 | laws-regulations | report | 2020 |
| High School Diploma Information | For High Schools looking to order diplomas, please note that charter schools do not use the NYC DOE diploma. Since the State does not require … | 2020 | operations-management | faq info template | 2020 |
| Developing a Sound School Budget | This presentation from the New York City Charter School Center explains the proper way to prepare a budget for a new charter school. All revenue … | 2020 | 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 York State Textbook Law (NYSTL). The grant is administered by … | 2020 | financial-management operations-management | info | 2020 |
| NYC Charter School Operations Calendar | Compiled by school staff across the sector, this worksheet provides an interactive checklist of major activities and deadlines that affect the operation of a charter … | 2017 | operations-management | info | 2017 |
| Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) | The NY State Education Department has recently released guidance and training materials for district schools related to the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA), which … | 2020 | anti-bias-education 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 of interests. | 2020 | 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. The guide contains an overview of OPT and ATS, key … | 2020 | doe-systems operations-management | guidebook | 2020 |
| Operations Resource Guide | The DOE Charter Office put together an Operations Resource Guide to aide in the important end of year and start of the year tasks. It … | 2020 | doe-systems operations-management | guidebook | 2020 |
| Employee Benefits | These resources will help charter schools decide what employee benefits to offer, and ease the process of setting up benefit plans. Employee Benefits Charter Start … | 2020 | human-resources | checklist exemplars presentation | 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 Information Law (FOIL). FOIL is a New York State law that … | 2020 | 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 the certification process. Schools participating in our Teacher Certification Program … | human-resources laws-regulations | presentation | ||
| NYC School Construction Authority (SCA) Manuals | The NYCSCA has established this Safety Program & Procedures Manual, herein after called “SCA Safety Manual” in order to guide and direct the management, staff, … | facilities operations-management | guidebook | ||
| Charter School Legal Guidance and Resources | New York State’s law on charter schools changed in important ways in the last five years. We have created a black-lined version of the Act that visually … | laws-regulations | information issues-research | ||
| 2012 Charter Schools ATS Manual Provided by the NYC DOE | This guidebook provides the most up-to-date directions from the NYC DOE for Charter Schools using the ATS system. It covers all primary features of accessing … | 2020 | doe-systems operations-management | guidebook | 2020 |
| New Provisions Passed In 2019-20 State Budget Legislation | New York State’s 2019-20 budget includes several budgetary items and a legislative amendment affecting charter schools in New York City. This memo provides details on … | 2020 | financial-management | issues-research | 2020 |
| Working Papers for Students | Students aged 14-17 who work part time, including summer employment, are required to have “employment certificates” (often called Working Papers) issued by the school. The … | 2020 | laws-regulations operations-management | form guidebook | 2020 |
| DOH Posters & Flyers for Schools | 2020 | covid-19-eoeg | 2020 | ||
| Health And Public Safety Guidance | 2020, 2021, 2022 | covid-19-eoeg | 2020 2021 2022 | ||
| Governing Board Resources For Schools | 2020 | covid-19-eoeg | 2020 | ||
| US DOE Guidance And Communications | 2020 | covid-19-eoeg | 2020 | ||
| NY Charter Authorizers Guidance And Communications | 2020 | covid-19-eoeg | 2020 | ||
| NYSED Guidance And Communications | 2020, 2021, 2022 | covid-19-eoeg | 2020 2021 2022 | ||
| NYC DOE Special Education Guidance | 2020, 2021 | covid-19-eoeg | 2020 2021 | ||
| NYC DOE Guidance And Communications For Schools | 2020, 2021 | covid-19-eoeg | 2020 2021 | ||
| Resources for Families | 2020 | covid-19-remote-learning | 2020 | ||
| Special Education And Mll/Ell Resources | 2020 | covid-19-remote-learning | 2020 | ||
| Charter School Remote Learning Models | 2020 | covid-19-remote-learning | 2020 | ||
| Technology Resources & Tips | 2020 | covid-19-remote-learning | 2020 |
