Publications

New! August 2009

• SUNY Authorized Charter Schools: Choice, Excellence, Accountability
  Commemorating the 10th anniversary of the SUNY Charter Schools Institute, this publication provides an overview of the evolution of the Institute and SUNY’s charter school authorizing practices and highlights the academic performance of students in today’s SUNY authorized charter schools, documenting each school’s individual mission and unique academic program.
  
  
• Charter Facts

Charter Facts provides an at-a-glance look at SUNY authorized charter schools, highlighs the role of the SUNY Board of Trustees as a charter authorizer and the work of the Charter Schools Institute. 

Charter Facts Fall 2008: New Leader Renews Commitment to Serving NYS Children

March/April 2007 Update: Charter Schools and Accountability

November/December 2006 Update

May/June 2006 Inaugural Issue

• Parent Brochure
  Designed to introduce parents to the concept of charter schools; includes important questions that parents should ask as part of the decision making process.
  
  
  
• New York State Charter Schools At-A-Glance
  Provides key facts about New York State charter schools.
  
  

• Charter Schools: A New Choice
  Provides a summary of the charter school movement in New York State.
  
  
  
• Charter Schools: The First Three Years
  Provides an inside look at SUNY’s experiences over the first three years as a charter authorizer.
  
  
  
• General Charter School FAQ

Handbooks

• Financial Oversight Handbook

A comprehensive resource for SUNY authorized charter schools in navigating the many facets of financial accountability. 

• Charter Renewal Handbook (Revised! July 2008)
  A comprehensive resource for SUNY authorized charter schools as they plan for, and actually apply to, the Board of Trustees of the State University of New York for renewal.

Policies and Procedures for SUNY Authorized Charter Schools

• Practices, Policies and Procedures for the Renewal of Charter Schools Authorized by the State University Board of Trustees (Revised! June 2008)
  

• Charter Renewal Benchmarks (Revised! July 2008)
  
  

• School Visit Schedule – At-A-Glance
  
  
  
• Note to SUNY Authorized Charter School Leaders: For additional details on the above-reference documents or to find renewal applications, compliance guidance and related forms, grant forms, etc. please see the For Schools section of this website.