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 FY25 Reporting Requirements & Deadlines (XLS, 86.14 KB)

Comprehensive list of state reporting requirements and respective deadlines.

Updated: September 20, 2024

10 Must-Ask ESP Questions (PDF, 337.72 KB)

Critical questions for schools considering partnering with an education service provider.

Before and After School Program Guidance  (PDF, 243.29 KB)

SCSC Guidance on operating a before or after school program.

Charter School Enrollment and Lottery Procedures (PDF, 297.69 KB)

SCSC guidance on school enrollment and lotteries.

Evaluating Education Service Provider Agreements: Guidance & Considerations (PDF, 320.32 KB)

SCSC guidance and recommended considerations when evaluating Education Service Provider (ESP) agreements.

Facility Guidance (PDF, 295.27 KB)

SCSC guidance on facilities. 

Information for board members to assist in fulfilling the annual requirement to receiving governance training.

Legal Obligations of a State Charter School-Local Educational Agency (LEA) (PDF, 740.91 KB)

This SCSC resource aims to assist state charter schools and petitioners in identifying legal requirements applicable to schools and LEAs.

Monitoring Resources

For authorized state charter schools.

School Websites (PDF, 197.1 KB)

SCSC Guidance outlining the information that schools must maintain on their websites for the public interest.

Teacher and Leader Keys Effectiveness Systems (PDF, 291.4 KB)

Frequently asked questions from state charter schools on implementing the Teacher and Leader Keys Effectiveness systems.

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