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Charter School Authorizers

Charter School Authorizers are key players in the Florida School Choice effort. As the agents for sponsoring and monitoring Florida's growing number of charter schools, authorizers play a vital role in educating and assisting applicants and new charter schools, developing solid, fair and workable contracts between the district and charter schools, and providing services and monitoring to ensure a quality education in an innovative environment. The Florida Department of Education seeks to support authorizers in these efforts by providing information and answering questions as they arise.

Below are links to information we hope will prove valuable.

Announcements

Collaborate to Innovate!

Districts and Charters working together

Charter Students Benefit from OSS Program

Starting this school year, Hillsborough's Out-of-School Suspension Program is available to students from charter schools
as well as traditional public schools, providing a structured classroom environment and academic support to students who must be removed temporarily from the classroom
for disciplinary infractions.

"We felt it was important to provide the same types of options to our charter school students as the kids from traditional schools,"
explains Jenna Hodgens, Supervisor of Charter Schools for Hillsborough.
"In the past, they would have just sat at home or been out on the streets, which was a waste.
This way they get their work done and get ready to return to their own school."

Is your district collaborating with charter schools to develop innovative ways of serving your students? Contact us to share your ideas.




In the News

Deadlines

Program Announcements

Publications and Resources

Statutes and Rules

TAPs

Memos and Guidance

NACSA Briefs

Model Forms and Sample Documents

These model forms are under development. Drafts below are available for review and comment

Useful Links

The links below may provide additional useful information. By clicking on these links, you will leave the School Choice Web site.