Charter News

Nov
04
2026
2026-27 Audit and Finance Reporting Guide
New Guidance
The 2026-27 Audit and Finance Reporting Guide assists school leadership and board members in understanding the basic requirements and limitations of the annual audit and other financial reporting obligations. If you
Oct
19
2026
2026-27 Guide to Student Confidentiality of Student Records
New Guidance
The 2026-27 Guide to Student Confidentiality of Student Records and attached sample forms offer an overview of what charter schools must do to comply with FERPA, IDEA, PPRA, and COPPA
Oct
19
2026
2026-27 Guide to Open Meetings Law
New Guidance
The 2026-27 Guide to Open Meetings Law (OML) details a board’s obligations under New York State’s OML. The guide provides an OML checklist and describes applicability, meeting requirements, and obligations
Sep
23
2026
2026-27 SUNY Charter Schools Institute’s Guide to Merge Two or More Not-for-Profit Charter School Education Corporations
New Guidance
The 2026-27 Guide to Merge Two or More Not-for-Profit Charter School Education Corporations details the documents and procedures necessary to prepare for the approval of a merger of not-for-profit charter
Sep
03
2026
2026-27 SUNY Charter Schools Institute’s Guide to Charter Revisions
New Guidance
The 2026-27 Guide to Charter Revisions provides an overview regarding the process and requirements for submitting a charter revision application to SUNY. The guide includes definitions of terms, material and
Sep
03
2026
2027-28 SUNY Charter Schools Institute’s Guide to Student Applications, Enrollment, and Reporting Requirements
New Guidance
The Guide to Student Applications, Enrollment, and Reporting Requirements provides information regarding the recruitment, applications, and admission processes for the 2027-28 school year. The guide includes reporting requirements, student admission
May
08
2026
“More Great Seats 4 Kids” Podcast: The Hard Work of Change – School Leadership Lessons with Tresha Ward, Prospect Charter Schools
Institute News
What does it really take to lead bold organizational change — and make it stick? On this episode of More Great Seats 4 Kids, Mike Lesczinski, Director of Strategy and Communications
Apr
30
2026
2026 Proposals to Establish New Charter Schools
Institute News
The SUNY Charter Schools Institute (the “Institute”), on behalf of the State University of New York Board of Trustees (the “SUNY Trustees”), in its capacity as a charter authorizer, has
Apr
22
2026
Institute Newsletter: April 22, 2026
Institute News
Charter Educator Spotlight NYC Big Apple Award Congratulations to Fatimah Barrie, a 5th grade history teacher and lesson planner at Uncommon Canarsie Charter School NYC for being recognized with one of
Apr
14
2026
2026 Success Academy Charter Schools – NYC Renewal Recommendation Report
New Reports
Key Information Full Renewal Recommendation Report for Success Academy Charter Schools – NYC 2026 Renewal Resolution Report Date: March 31, 2026 Visit Date: January 20, 2026 SUNY Charter Schools Committee