Resources for Researchers
Resources for Researchers
SUNY Charter School Institute has compiled a list of resources, including best practices, rubrics, models, performance metrics, projects, and reports to inform and educate the research community on SUNY’s authorizing standards and success. The Institute at [email protected] with questions or more information.
Resources
| Resource | What it means |
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| Accountability | Charter schools in New York trade greater autonomy over how to operate schools in exchange for greater accountability for academic outcomes. This guide explains SUNY’s approach to charter school accountability. |
| Comparative Perofrmance Analysis | The Comparative Performance Analysis explains how the Institute measures a school's academic performance against demographically similar public schools statewide using effect size analysis and Accountability Plan benchmarks. |
| Measuring School Performance | The Interpreting the Academic Dashboard for Grades 3–8 guide explains how to use the Academic Dashboard to understand a school's English language arts and mathematics performance, growth, and comparative results against local and statewide benchmarks. |
| School Performance Reports | Search public reports and documents for SUNY-authorized charter schools. Use the filters to find reports by school, district, year, or document type, including renewal reports, accountability progress reports, annual reports, audited financial statements, school evaluation reports, and official resolutions. |
| SUNY New Charter Application Process | This guide explains the major stages of SUNY’s new charter school application and review process. |
Understanding Resource Types
| Resource Type | What It Means |
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| Guide or Guidance | Explanatory material that helps users understand an Institute process, expectation, or legal requirement. |
| Template | A structured document that supports preparation of a submission, report, plan, or other school document. |
| Model Document | An adaptable example that demonstrates one possible approach and may require school-specific or legal review. |
| Sample | An illustrative example provided for reference rather than a universal or required format. |
| Report | A public document describing school performance, finances, evaluation findings, or an authorizer decision. |
| Calendar | A dated list of deadlines, recurring submissions, or planning milestones. |
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