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Charter School Non-Regulatory Guidance

Guidance and clarification regarding topics and issues facing charter schools.

Special Education
Guidance and information for providing Special Education services in charter schools and general information on implementing and complying with special education requirements.

No Child Left Behind (NCLB)
Guidance and information for complying with NCLB requirements in charter schools and general information on implementing and complying with federal NCLB legislation.

Nonclassroom-Based Instruction and SB 740
Guidance and information on the implementation of the funding determination process for nonclassroom-based charter schools.

School Accountability Report Card (SARC)
Information for charter schools on the constitutional requirement for all public schools, including charter schools, to prepare and disseminate School Accountability Report Card (SARC).

Assessment and Statewide Testing
Guidance and information for charter school compliance in assessment and statewide testing.

Charter School - Frequently Asked Questions
Charter school FAQ organized by topic to provide nonregulatory guidance to the most common questions regarding charter schools.

Suggested Process for Charter School Closures
Non-Regulatory guidance on Charter School Closures including documentation, notifications, record retention, transfer, and financial closeout.

CDE Legal Opinion on Credentials of Teachers in Charter Schools Jun-03 (DOC; 32KB; 4PP.)
CDE legal opinion as to the requirements in Education Code section 47605(l) (Outside Source) regarding the credentials of teachers in charter schools.

Questions: Charter School Staff | charters@cde.ca.gov | 916-322-6029 
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