Consulting Services
Featured Consulting Services
Development Services
CSDC's Development Services offer individualized assistance to those who are at the school design, planning and start-up stages of opening a charter school. CSDC can help you |
- articulate a vision for your school;
- build community support;
- outline a robust instructional program;
- formulate a sound business plan;
- draft, revise, and negotiate your school's charter petition;
- assemble an expert, qualified staff;
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- ensure that your school is compliant with state and federal laws;
- draft a comprehensive financial plan;
- train your governing board;
- identify funding sources;
- secure facilities; and
- finally, launch your school!
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| For more information about starting a California charter school, please visit our School Planning & Startup Resources page. If you would like to speak to one of our experts, please call (916) 278-6069 or send an e-mail to CSDC@chartercenter.org. |
Accountability Services
CSDC's Accountability Services assist charter schools and charter-granting agencies in meeting the increased demand to measure and monitor charter school performance. Our Accountability Services can help you |
- draft, revise, and negotiate your school's charter petition;
- structure effective annual operational agreements (i.e., Memoranda of Understanding), including special education services and financial arrangements;
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- resolve disputes arising between charter schools and charter-granting agencies; and
- secure the successful renewal of your school's charter.
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Other Comprehensive Services
The Charter Schools Development Center has experts who can assist you with any issue that your charter school confronts. The items below illustrate the range and breadth of CSDC's experience. In each of the key domains, CSDC can help you
Facilities
- develop long-term facilities plans;
- submit Proposition 39 requests; and
- ensure that your school is in compliance with either local building codes or the Field Act.
Finance
- understand California's complicated charter school finane system; and
- apply for Charter School Revolving Loan Funds.
Governance
- promote strong governance structures; and
- develop governing board policies.
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Law & Policy
- understand the complex matrix of federal and state laws affecting charter schools.
Personnel & Labor Relations
- configure a competitive employee benefits package; and
- interact with school unions.
Standards & Curriculum
- develop effective educational programs for independent-study charters and home schools; and
- apply current educational research in the classroom.
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