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- Press Releases & Public Statements
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Statement regarding Neighborhood Public Schools Legislation
Statement regarding Failing Schools Legislation
Council Releases 2009-2010 Master Calendar of Reporting Requirements
Council Reports on "The Authorizer Experience" (May 2008)
MCCSA Announces Charter Schools Essay Contest (February 2008)
MCCSA Issues Updated Calendar of Reporting Requirements (November 2007)
Charter Public Schools Prepare for First Day (August 2007)
MCCSA Announces Newly Elected Officers (August 2007)
Michigan Receives $21.6 Million for New High-Quality Charter Public Schools (July 2007)
New Report Explores Financial Innovations in Charter Public Schools (April 2007)
State Report: Charter Authorizers Driving Innovation (November 2006)
Council Executive Publishes Monograph on Charter School Quality (October 2006)
MCCSA Responds to Governor Granholm (Sept 2005)
Media Contact:Billie Kops Wimmer, Executive Director
(517) 487-4848
- Research & Analysis
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Council members are engaged in an ongoing analysis of the achievements, challenges and direction of Michigan's charter school sector. Additional charter school studies and reports will be posted as they become available.
The Council Unveils Charter School Map
The Council has commissioned a map of charter school locations in Michigan.
Charter Public Schools in Michigan: A Policy Primer
A brief two-page summary of Michigan's charter school law, including its guiding principles, results achieved, and next steps. A must-read document for anyone seeking a quick overview of charter school policy in Michigan.
Getting it Done: How Michigan's Charter Schools Survive - and Thrive - With Less
Michigan's charter public school community examines innovative low-cost administrative and operational strategies for K-12 education. The report, which is co-authored by executives from MCCSA and Charter FS Corporation, examines structures and approches being utilized in charter public schools across the state.
The 232-Point Inspection: Examining Charter School Quality in Michigan
This publication, released in October 2006, sets forth the organization's policy recommendations for supporting and sustaining charter excellence in the future. These recommendations include:* Alternative pathways to certification for Michigan teachers and administrators
* Insistence upon data-driven decision making
* Utilization of value-added assessment models
* Consequences for poorly-performing schools, up to and including closure
* Performance incentives for schools and authorizers alike
MCCSA 2004 Annual Report and Perspective
This document presents a series of insights related to the core principles underlying Michigan's charter public school policy. Rather than merely summarizing test scores, parent satisfaction data and other standard measures, this report focuses on the policy framework surrounding charter schools and analyzes the impact of charters on K-12 education as a whole. It also highlights the work of Michigan authorizers and describes recommendations for future action. - Authorizer Bookshelf
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The Council is developing a library of helpful written resources for Michigan authorizers. Additional reference materials will be posted as they become available.
Balanced Leadership for Lasting Change: The Definitive Guide to Charter School Oversight in Michigan
A comprehensive informational resource for all who are interested in charter school growth, management and accountability in Michigan. This publication includes a wide array of relevant information, ranging from simple bulleted lists and descriptions to detailed legal references and tools for practitioners.
Public School Academy Oversight and Accountability Standards
Derived through authorizers' hands-on experience in overseeing, supporting and evaluating the performance of charter public schools in Michigan, these standards offer a clear and consistent framework for implementing high-quality oversight and accountability systems.
The Authorizer Experience: Building Effective Charter School Oversight and Support Systems in Michigan
This comprehensive study offers a detailed look at the history, practice and future of charter school authorizing in the state. Based on individual interviews and extensively researched, this report provides a unique glimpse into the evolution of a new and growing profession.
Charter School Board Leadership Summit 2008 - Review
This review of the charter school board leadership summit contains descriptions of discussions from the Summit including challenges and recommendations for boards of charter schools.
- Toolkits
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The Council is assembling toolkits for use by charter public schools and authorizers alike. These toolkits offer practical information and materials for use in implementing key programmatic changes.
We are interested in your suggestions for future toolkit topics. Contact The Council at (517) 487-4848 or info@mccsa.us with your ideas and feedback.
Student Application & Enrollment
In Michigan, charter public schools provide free, public educational opportunities to all children, regardless of ability, race, gender or location. This toolkit is designed to help charter schools understand their responsibilities and address practical questions about managing their application and enrollment procedures.
Procurement and Utilization of Data from the Center for Educational Performance and Information
Authorizers that wish to gain smooth access to valuable school data from CEPI may use the documents provided below. These include a simple security agreement form provided by CEPI, as well as legal guidance on how to handle federally-protected student information.FERPA Memo
Implementation of Michigan's Student Safety Initiative
New state laws related to the review and disclosure of school employee criminal histories are now in place. This toolkit is designed to help charter schools understand their responsibilities to their employees and to the public, and will help address practical questions about the implementation of the new state requirements.