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Basic Information About Charter Schools

General Information

General Information

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 Schools 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]
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Wisconsin Resource Center for Charter Schools Contact Information

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304 Kaphaem Rd
Tomahawk, WI 54487
  • Phone: 715-453-1079
  • Sarah Hackett, Director, support@wrccs.org
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