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Jun
04
2014
Charter Renewal Handbook
The Renewal Handbook is a comprehensive resource for SUNY authorized charter schools, compiling the information needed as they plan for, and apply to, the Board of Trustees of the State University of New York for renewal. 2014 Charter Renewal Handbook
Jun
03
2014
Criminal Background Checks and Fingerprinting
Charter school education corporations have an ongoing obligation to clear all employees prior to employment by means of a fingerprint-supported criminal background check through the New York State Education Department’s Office of School Personnel ...
Jun
02
2014
Discipline Resource Book
The Discipline Resource Book provides useful information and materials to schools for handling issues related to student discipline. Discipline Resource Book  
May
30
2014
SUNY Announces Second Summer 2014 RFP Cycle
The SUNY Charter Schools Institute (“Institute”), on behalf of the SUNY Board of Trustees, is pleased to announce a second opportunity to submit a proposal to open new charter schools in New York City in response to the January 2014 Request for Proposals ...
May
30
2014
Guide to Freedom of Information Law (FOIL)
Guide
May
28
2014
New York State Charter Schools Act
Language for the New York State Charter Schools Act with amendments made in 2010. 
May
27
2014
No Child Left Behind Act Requirements
The federal No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) requires all teachers and paraprofessionals, including those at charter schools, to meet certain qualifications.  NCLB_Federal Qualifications Requirements
May
26
2014
Pre-Opening Checklist for New and Stand Alone Schools
Checklist for pre-opening activities for new and stand alone charter schools.  Pre-Opening Checklist for New and Stand Alone Charter Schools  
May
25
2014
Pre-Opening Checklist for Merged Schools
Checklist for pre-opening activities for merged charter schools.  Pre-Opening Checklist for Merged Schools  
May
19
2014
Accountability Plan
The initial Accountability Plan is finalized during a school’s first year of operation and covers the initial “Accountability Period,” the first four years of its charter period. At the end of the Accountability Period schools develop a new Accountability ...