Tool Kits and Publications

Publications:

How to order a CSDC publication:

Download and complete a Publications and Merchandise Order Form, which includes a mandatory publications licensing agreement. Send to CSDC with payment (check or purchase order).
Upon receipt of signed licensing agreement, order form, and payment, CSDC will ship the publication(s).

Notes:

Publications are not available to consultant groups.
CSDC grants to the original purchaser a limited, non-exclusive license to use the materials, documents, templates and samples created by CSDC and provided to the original purchaser for the development, operation and supervision of one charter school. These materials, documents, templates and samples may not be duplicated or otherwise shared without the express written consent of CSDC. Information on how to buy additional licenses for our products may be obtained by calling CSDC at (916) 278-6069.


			Charter School Development Guide (Apr. 2009) Written by CSDC Founding Director, Eric Premack, The Charter School Development Guide was written to assist charter school developers who are seeking a detailed understanding of the development process. This is the best place to start for new charter school developers Price: Please contact CSDC. CSDC members pay only $40.50. To purchase via check or purchase order, click here. Publication will not ship until CSDC receives signed licensing agreement. .


			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. Price: Please contact CSDC. CSDC members pay only $250.00. To purchase via check or purchase order, click here. Publication will not ship until CSDC receives signed licensing agreement. .


			Sample Charter School Governing Board Policies (Nov. 2009) 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. . Price: Please contact CSDC. .

Tool Kits:


			Charter School Governance Tool Kit, 11th Edition (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. Price: $45.00 CSDC members pay only $40.50 To purchase via check or purchase order, click here.


			Charter School Renewal Tool Kit, 5th Edition (Nov. 2007) This tool kit provides both long-term strategies and immediate-term planning to help charter schools and charter-granting agencies prepare for renewal. This tool kit also provides an overview of new charter school renewal requirements, a timeline and overview of critical renewal steps, and strategies for renewal negotiations. Price: $45.00 CSDC members pay only $40.50 To purchase via check or purchase order, click here. .


			Charter School Petition Drafting Tool Kit, 13th Edition (Sep. 2009) 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. This publication addresses how to develop an educational program, governance and legal structure, staffing and administration plan, facilities plan, and more. Price: $45.00 CSDC members pay only $40.50 To purchase via check or purchase order, click here. .