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 finance system; and
- apply for Charter School Revolving Loan Funds.
Governance
- promote strong governance structures; and
- develop governing board policies.
Law & Policy
- understand the complex matrix of federal and state laws affecting charter schools.
Personnel & Labor Relations
- understand the complex matrix of federal and state laws affecting charter schools.
- 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.