Planning & Applying

The application process to be approved to open a charter school is taxing to say the least. Piles of paperwork, unfettered irritation, and long nights await. Fortunately, you won’t have to go through it alone. With programs to guide you through the process and grants to fund your team, we’ll help get you authorized and moving in the right direction.

NYSED AUTHORIZER DEADLINES FOR 2012

Teams must choose to work with one authorizer.

Letter of Intent

Round 1:
Jan 17, 2012
Round 2:
Jun 25, 2012

Full Application

Round 1:
Feb 27, 2012
Round 2:
Jul 18, 2012

Capacity Interviews

Round 1:
Estimated Apr 2012
Round 2:
Estimated Sep 2012

Board of Regents Vote

Round 1:
Jun 18/19, 2012
Round 2:
Dec 10/11, 2012

SUNY CSI AUTHORIZER DEADLINES FOR 2012

Teams must choose to work with one authorizer.

Letter of Intent

Round 1:
Jan 19, 2012
Round 2:
May 25, 2012

Full Application

Round 1:
Feb 29, 2012
Round 2:
Jul 2, 2012

Capacity Interviews

Round 1:
Estimated Apr 2012
Round 2:
Estimated Aug 2012

SUNY Board Meeting

Round 1:
May 15/16, 2012
Round 2:
Sep 2012, 2012

Board of Regents Vote

Round 1:
Jun 18/19, 2012
Round 2:
Dec 10/11, 2012

Important Charter Center deadlines:
Apply Right Program
2011 Registration deadline: September 12, 2011 (CLOSED)

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Programs & Services

Apply Right
Apply Right Group
There’s no way around it. Applying for a charter is hard work. Successful applications are hundreds of pages long and often the product of years in research and development.
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Grants

The Charter Center offers pre-authorization planning grants to support the thoughtful design and development of high quality charter schools.

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Resources

Charter School 101 Presentation

Charter School 101 is a must-read for anyone wanting to learn the basics about New York City's charter school sector.

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Examples of Full Charter School Applications (NYSED)

This complete application from NYC Montessori was recently approved for a charter from the New York State Education Department (NYSED). Also included is an Evaluation Summary Analysis (ESA) from the authorizer.

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Examples of Full Charter School Applications (SUNY)
Two full charter school applications submitted to and approved by the SUNY Charter Schools Institute.
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New York State Charter Schools Act of 1998 (as Amended)
New York State’s law on charter schools has changed in important ways. In addition to raising the statewide cap on charter schools, the revised law has implications for charter school approvals, renewals, governance, programs, enrollment, facilities, and more.
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