Publications

Resources for charter school developers,
operators, charter-granting agencies, and policy makers

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CHARTER SCHOOL RENEWAL

CSDC Materials:
Charter School Renewal Tool Kit, Edition 5. November 2007 . This tool kit provides both long-term strategies and immediate-term planning to help charter schools and charter-granting agencies prepare for renewal. The comprehensive documents in this binder assists charter schools in taking a critical look at their initial charter school designs and original charter school petitions and reexamining these documents in light of their actual school operations. This tool kit will also provide an overview of new charter school renewal requirements, a timeline and overview of critical renewal steps, and tips and strategies on renewal negotiations. (Non-Subscribers $45, Subscribers $40.50)

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CHARTER SCHOOL GOVERNANCE

CSDC Materials:
Charter School Governance Tool Kit, Edition 11. June 2008. Developed for California charter school developers and operators, this extensive tool kit contains sample governance documents from charter and other schools across the country, including by-laws, policies, student, parent, and staff handbooks, and more. Click here to view the table of contents. (Non-Subscribers $45, Subscribers $40.50)

Charter School Incorporation Guide. 2007. This guide walks charter schools step-by-step through the process to become a not-for-profit public benefit corporation and receive tax-exempt status, including charter school-specific decisions and considerations. Save hundreds of dollars in legal fees by using this guide as a roadmap to incorporation! Click here to view the table of contents. (Please contact CSDC for pricing. Available for purchase only with signed licensing agreement.)

Sample Charter School Governing Board Policies. Spring 2007. This comprehensive policy binder provides sample policies for the “must-have” governance and operational policies essential to charter schools, as well as several other recommended policies. Save thousands of dollars in legal fees by adapting these sample policies to your individual charter school’s needs! Click here to view the table of contents. (Please contact CSDC for pricing. Available for purchase only with signed licensing agreement.)

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CHARTER SCHOOL NEWS

CSDC Materials:
Charter Currents. Quarterly. Available through an Information Services Package subscription, Charter Currents includes timely reports and news articles written by Charter Schools Development Center staff on vital California charter school issues and events. This 20+ page news report is published quarterly.

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CHARTER SCHOOL START-UP

CSDC Materials:
Charter School Petition Drafting Tool Kit, Edition 10. April 2008. Designed specifically for California charter school developers, this tool kit provides sample documents to guide schools step by step through a comprehensive charter school design and drafting process. Design and drafting documents address how to develop an educational program, governance and legal structure, staffing and administration plan, facilities plan, and more. Sample documents include: "Suggested Criteria for a 'Good' Charter," a sample charter petition and Memorandum of Understanding (Annual Operating Agreement), special education policies and operating agreements, and other key documents. (Non-Subscribers $45, Subscribers $40.50)

"Start Smart:" Charter School Development Workshop Folder. April 2008. These materials, updated for our April 2008 Charter School Development Workshop, provide helpful planning documents for new charter school developers. (Non-Subscribers $15, Subscribers $13.50)

Finance and Facilities Planning: Workshop Folder. April 2008. These materials, updated for the April 2008 Charter School Development Workshop, aid in the design and planning of new charter school developers. (Non-Subscribers $15, Subscribers $13.50)

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