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Charter Schools Overview

Welcome to Maryland's Public Charter Schools

"A vision of promise for innovation and the reform of the public school experience"

Charter Schools offer Maryland's families and students a choice in educational opportunities and experiences. They are public schools free to any student that chooses to attend programs that are designed to offer a personalized environment and unique experiences.

"Charter Schools were developed with a promise of offering public school innovation and reform by using a combination of freedom and accountability from the constructs of state laws and school district policies. They run independently from school districts and can make important decisions on how to teach, how to spend their funds, how to structure and design the school and who they can hire to best fit their needs. These autonomies are what make Charter Schools different." (USDOE- NCLB)

Public Schools of Choice: The Charter Schools of Maryland (DVD)

In Focus Magnifying Glass
                      ........ News & Events


National Charter School News

Office of School Innovations - Updates

Upcoming national conferences and workshops

2009 CS Principal's Institute Highlights


Technical Assistance Opportunities   http://www.mdcharternetwork.org/news_events.html

 

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UPDATED (9/18/2009)



Contact Information

Office of School Innovations
Maryland State Department of Education
200 West Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Phone: 410-767-3677
Email:
charterschools@msde.state.md.us

 Information For Parents
Charter Schools in Maryland
Choosing a school for your child - A resource guide
Current Charter Schools in Maryland
Proposed Charter Schools in Maryland
 Charter School Program Grants
Grant Due Dates and Preproposal Conferences
Q & A for Bidders
Guides
GRANT and Forms for Charter School Grant Applicants
 Charter School Operators
Related Sites and Links on Charter Schools
Model Performance Contract
 Charter School Authorizers-MD School Districts
Charter School Authorizers (NACSA) Presentation
Sample Application Process/Timeline
Nov 29, 06 MD Authorizer Conf Pres (PM Sessions)
Nov 29, 06 MD Authorizer Conf Pres (AM Sessions)
CS Closure Guide
The Concept of Charter Schools
Authorizer's Responsibilities
Model Performance Contract
Best Practices Series for MD Charter Schools
 Charter School Community
Special Ed Primer for Charter Schools
Closed Maryland Charter Schools
 State Information
Directions to the Nancy S. Grasmick State Education Building (MSDE)
Charter School FAQ's
MSDE Model Policy Guide
State Superintendent's Letter on Charter Schools
SBoE Waiver Decisions
Board of Education Opinions
Brief History of Charter Schools in MD
Summary of Board Opinions (As of 11/16/06)
COMAR Excerpt on Transportation
2006 Charter School Program Evaluation
2007-2008 Charter School Annual Report
Link to Maryland Schools and AYP Results
MD Charter School Law 2003
 Federal Guidance on Charter Schools
Allocating funds to Charter Schools opening for the first time or significantly expanding enrollment
Charter School Program-Federal Non Regulatory Guidance
 National Resources
USDOE Charter Schools Presentation
A Look at Charter Schools In Other States
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