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Starting Guide to Charter Schools

Events & Learning
- Events
- WRCCS Yearbook
- Annual WRCCS Conference
- WRCCS Charter Summit
- Networks
  - Resources
- DPI Workshops
- Personalized Support & Coaching
- What is a Charter School?
  - Starting Guide to Charter Schools

Wisconsin Charter Schools

Are you looking to better understand the charter school landscape and how charter schools are structured and implemented in Wisconsin?

What is a Charter School?

Introduction to Charter Schools (WRCCS) [YouTube video]
What Does It Mean to Be a Charter School in Wisconsin? (WRCCS) [YouTube video]
Wisconsin Charter Schools Key Terms (WRCCS) [pdf]
How do Charter Schools Fit in the Public System? (Boardman and Clark) [YouTube video]
Charter School Statute 118.40 (DPI) [pdf]
Charter Schools - Frequently Asked Questions (WRCCS) [Google doc]

Charter School Authorization

Getting Started with Authorizing (Edvisions) [pdf]
Charter School Authorizer Decision Tree (WRCCS) [Google doc]
Wisconsin’s Unique Portfolio of Authorizers (Edvisions) [pdf]
Cycle of Effective Authorizing (SchoolWorks) [pdf]
Laws Governing How a Charter School Is Created (WASB) [YouTube video]
Charter School Definitions (WRCCS) [pdf]

Why Charter Schools

Why Charter a School in Wisconsin? (WRCCS) [pdf]
Wisconsin Charter School Case Studies (WRCCS) [Google doc]
Why Authorize a Charter School in Your District? (WASB) [YouTube video]

Landscape for Charter Schools in Wisconsin

Reasons WI Charter Schools Close (WRCCS) [Google doc]
Charter Schools Yearbook FAQ (WRCCS) [Google doc]

Charter School Info for Families

Parents and Family School Questions (ISN/WRCCS) [Google doc]
Navigating Schooling Options (ISN/WRCCS) [Google doc]
Charter Schools Navigation for Families (ISN/WRCCS) [Google doc]
10 Ways Parents Can be Involved (WRCCS) [Google doc]
Schools Choosing Students (ACLUAZ) [pdf]
WDLC Parent Guide (WLDC) [pdf]
WDLC Student Guide (WLDC) [pdf]
Online Learning Readiness Rubric (Michigan Virtual) [pdf]
On-Site Coordinators and Online Counselors for Online-Learning Programs (Ready to Blend/WDLC) [video]
On-Site Coordinators and Online Counselors for Online-Learning Programs (Ready to Blend/WDLC) [Google slides]
Promising Practices in Online Learning Management and Operations of Online Programs (iNacol) [pdf]
Innovative High School: Making the Leap Work (Christensen Institute) [blog]
Zero Reject: Equitable Enrollment Practices (KU) [video]