Bryan Hassel and Lucy Steiner, “Stimulating the Supply of New Choices for Families in Light of NCLB: The Role of the State,” Education Commission of the States, September 2004.

New York’s urban school districts, home to an overwhelming number of failing schools, have limited options for fulfilling the public school choice requirement under the federal No Child Left Behind Act.  Charter schools can help meet the needs of students trapped in these under performing schools.

 

Todd M. Ziebarth, “Closing Low-performing Schools and Reopening them as Charter Schools: The Role of the State,” Education Commission of the States, September 2004

This paper explores the option of restructuring traditional failing schools by converting them into public charter schools, thus complying with the demands of NCLB and providing students a better quality school.

Non-Regulatory Guidance from the US Department of Education

“The Impact of the New Title I Requirements on Charter Schools Non-Regulatory Guidance,” U.S. Department of Education, July 2004.

This non-regulatory guidance explains how the provisions for accountability, choice, supplemental educational services, and other NCLB requirements, impact charter schools.

 

“Charter Schools Program Title V Part B Non-Regulatory Guidance,” U.S. Department of Education, July 2004.

This non-regulatory guidance addresses questions regarding various provisions of the Charter Schools Program statute, including those related to student admissions to charter schools, the use of lotteries, private school conversions, and the involvement of for-profit organizations in charter schools.