Basics in Petitioning for a Charter
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Petitions for charter schools vary in format from state to state, but generally these elements in common.
- Evidence that the proposed charter school curriculum and design for learning meet or exceed both local district and state standards.
- Performance-based criteria to measure the progress of the charter school. This includes identifying what tests will be used to indicate progress and how the test results will be reported.
- Evidence that the proposed charter school program cannot be achieved through the existing traditional educational program.
- A detailed budget along with evidence of ability to gather and manage additional funds obtained from private sources.
- Plans for providing education to the learning disabled and other special-needs groups.
Every state and many cities have their own unique additions to these basic elements. Before petitioning for a charter extensive research is required to ensure presenting necessary information for a successful petition.
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