Sentences with phrase «school authorizer accountability»

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The NACSA report on state policies associated with charter school accountability attempts to describe how laws, regulations, and authorizer practices interact to influence charter quality.

Further, it is unlikely that district authorizers will move beyond the regulatory - driven, compliance - based accountability systems that are the hallmark of public education or the troubling hit - and - miss formation of new schools that is raising questions about the ability of charter schools to deliver improvement on the scale that our country needs.

This points to the critical role of charter school authorizers and the tremendous work that Greg Richmond, head of the National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA), has done in carrying the banner for more rigorous charter accountability (full disclosure: I sit on the NACSA board of direcschool authorizers and the tremendous work that Greg Richmond, head of the National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA), has done in carrying the banner for more rigorous charter accountability (full disclosure: I sit on the NACSA board of authorizers and the tremendous work that Greg Richmond, head of the National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA), has done in carrying the banner for more rigorous charter accountability (full disclosure: I sit on the NACSA board of direcSchool Authorizers (NACSA), has done in carrying the banner for more rigorous charter accountability (full disclosure: I sit on the NACSA board of Authorizers (NACSA), has done in carrying the banner for more rigorous charter accountability (full disclosure: I sit on the NACSA board of directors).

However, far from a «Wild West» approach to charter oversight, his organization instead advocated for, and got, important accountability measures included in the law: mandatory closure for persistently low - performing charter schools, A — F grading of schools (both charter and public), and an end to so - called «authorizer shopping,» in which failing schools move to a new authorizer after their existing one withdraws its support.

That question — how to make sure that charter school authorizers hold up their end of the accountability bargain — is arising a lot lately as examples of failed charter schools proliferate.

This is not to say that authorizers don't have a role to play in creating stronger standards for alternative - school accountability — only that the state is responsible for creating the framework.

Some advocate authorizers for schools participating in voucher programs, an approach that would respect private school independence while maintaining public accountability.

The reason is that authorizers use accountability plans to make high - stakes decisions — such as school corrective action, non-renewal, revocation, and closure — that directly impact the hundreds or thousands of families whose children are enrolled in charter schools.

The good news is that it's common for authorizers to use parent or student satisfaction survey data as one of many pieces of information in school accountability plans.

Charter school quality, authorizer quality, and authorizer accountability are all great topics of conversation for policymakers in Michigan.

(It bears noting that charter schools are not on this list — indeed, charter schools remain locked into existing accountability pressures and arguably these pressures are even more acute in some states where poor performance can lead authorizers to not renew a charter.)

Greg Richmond is the President and CEO of the National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA) and a leading voice in the nation's debates on public charter school quality, access, and accountabSchool Authorizers (NACSA) and a leading voice in the nation's debates on public charter school quality, access, and accountabschool quality, access, and accountability.

To that end, Smarick encourages private school leaders to think about three key areas of opportunity: building a school network structure, encouraging incubation of high - potential schools, and considering an authorizer model as a way to quell concerns over accountability to the public and policymakers.

Ms. Boast contributed to the National Association of Charter School Authorizer's Core Performance Framework and Guidance and has worked directly with authorizers in over 14 states on performance monitoring and accountability.

The central problem with making growth the polestar of accountability systems, as Mike Petrilli and Aaron Churchill argue in «Stop Focusing on Proficiency Rates When Evaluating Schools,» is that it is only convincing if one is rating schools from the perspective of a charter authorizer or local superintendent who wants to know whether a given school is boosting the achievement of its pupils, worsening their achievement, or holding it in some kind of steadySchools,» is that it is only convincing if one is rating schools from the perspective of a charter authorizer or local superintendent who wants to know whether a given school is boosting the achievement of its pupils, worsening their achievement, or holding it in some kind of steadyschools from the perspective of a charter authorizer or local superintendent who wants to know whether a given school is boosting the achievement of its pupils, worsening their achievement, or holding it in some kind of steady state.

Minnesota charter school statute outlines the key expectations and accountability structure for charter schools and authorizers.

Authorizer shopping happens when a charter school chooses or changes its authorizer specifically to avoid accouAuthorizer shopping happens when a charter school chooses or changes its authorizer specifically to avoid accouauthorizer specifically to avoid accountability.

A nationwide ranking of charter school policies released by the National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NASCA) finds Mississippi has one of the best charter school laws in the country based on authorizer quality and school accountabschool policies released by the National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NASCA) finds Mississippi has one of the best charter school laws in the country based on authorizer quality and school accountabSchool Authorizers (NASCA) finds Mississippi has one of the best charter school laws in the country based on authorizer quality and school accountabschool laws in the country based on authorizer quality and school accountabschool accountability.

In a new report from the National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA), Mississippi received 26 out of a possible 33 points for authorizer quality and school accountabSchool Authorizers (NACSA), Mississippi received 26 out of a possible 33 points for authorizer quality and school accountabschool accountability.

Mississippi's Charter School Law Receives High Marks December 16, 2015 by Brett Kittredge A nationwide ranking of charter school policies released by the National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NASCA) finds Mississippi has one of the best charter school laws in the country based on authorizer quality and school accountabSchool Law Receives High Marks December 16, 2015 by Brett Kittredge A nationwide ranking of charter school policies released by the National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NASCA) finds Mississippi has one of the best charter school laws in the country based on authorizer quality and school accountabschool policies released by the National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NASCA) finds Mississippi has one of the best charter school laws in the country based on authorizer quality and school accountabSchool Authorizers (NASCA) finds Mississippi has one of the best charter school laws in the country based on authorizer quality and school accountabschool laws in the country based on authorizer quality and school accountabschool accountability.

About NACSA: The National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA) is committed to advancing excellence and accountability in the charter school sector and to increasing the number of high - quality charter schools across the nSchool Authorizers (NACSA) is committed to advancing excellence and accountability in the charter school sector and to increasing the number of high - quality charter schools across the nschool sector and to increasing the number of high - quality charter schools across the nation.

Responsibility for schools often falls to multiple parties, including school districts, charter school authorizers, and state agencies, weakening accountability and making it difficult for leaders to address the challenges facing parents.

The National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA) issued the challenge as its new membership survey shows the closure rate for charters in renewal has doubled from year to year but is still leaving far too many schools among the lowest performers, according to state accountability data.

Prior to joining Goldwater, Jonathan was the Director of Accountability for the South Carolina Public Charter School District, South Carolina's only statewide charter school authoSchool District, South Carolina's only statewide charter school authoschool authorizer.

The ESSA Accountability Rules reinforce lawmakers» intentions that any state - mandated school improvement activity should not interfere with an authorizer's ability to oversee its schools — a core part of the charter model's autonomy - for - accountabilAccountability Rules reinforce lawmakers» intentions that any state - mandated school improvement activity should not interfere with an authorizer's ability to oversee its schools — a core part of the charter model's autonomy - for - accountabilityaccountability agreement.

Instead, some charter schools identify and «hop» to a new authorizer willing to work with them to avoid accountability and remain open.

The third item that crossed our desks this week that gave us pause was the National Association for Public Charter Schools» report on state authorizer policies: «On the Road to Better Accountability: An Analysis of State Charter School Policies: http://www.qualitycharters.org/policy/state-policy-analysis.html.

The sole authorizer has put several school accountability policies in place through regulation.

That is, after all, the basic bargain of charter schools: The privately run, but publicly funded entities are given freedom from some state regulations in exchange for stronger accountability; in other words, they can be closed down by their authorizer.

Authorizers face a dynamic legal landscape and a host of difficult issues that are increasingly being addressed in the legal arena — including school closure, lotteries, student discipline, accountability systems, and contracting, among many... View Presentation

The report recommends several solutions including that legislators and policymakers address these barriers by providing equitable and adequate special education funding to charter schools and authorizers through a system that prioritizes accountability, local control, and responsiveness to evolving needs of students.

Each charter school is required to develop a contract and an accountability plan with their authorizer.

The U.S. Education Department, state departments of education, and charter school authorizers «must strive to develop and sustain accountability systems that honor the autonomy that creates opportunity for innovation while simultaneously maintaining high expectations for charter schools related to equity.»

The basic charter school bargain — freedom in exchange for accountability — presents unique challenges to authorizers.

«Newly adopted legislation, designed to increase charter school and authorizer accountability while respecting school autonomy, has been described in media reports as the most sweeping reforms of Ohio charter school law since school choice was first introduced 15 years ago,» a draft of the grant proposal said.

CCSA released three new accountability tools that provide a variety of school level data for every traditional district school and charter public school across the state, online in one location for families, teachers, charter school authorizers and school communities for critical decision - making purposes.

Otherwise, there is very little specifically on the difference between intervention activities in charters versus traditional schools, and almost no states are incorporating authorizer accountability measures into their plans.

CCSA released two new accountability tools that provide a variety of school level data for every traditional district school and charter public school across the state to help school leaders, teachers, families, charter school authorizers and school communities make critical decisions.

As the authorizer, TPSB would have received a two percent administrative fee from Tangi Academy and gained credit for the school's academic results as part of the accountability system, all while providing their constituents and taxpayers with another public school option.

«While it would be incorrect to assume that a high - profile instance such as this is reflective of the broader charter school movement, this case does bring to light legitimate concerns about authorizer accountability and the urgent need for greater public transparency in financial agreements between charter schools and authorizers,» the charter association told the San Diego Union - Tribune when Van Zant pleaded guilty in February.

Accountability In theory, charter schools are held accountable by their authorizers, the entity given the responsibility and power to sponsor and monitor school operations.

Accountability measures for «alternative» charter schools need to be carefully worked out as part of their authorization contracts, with additional evaluation measures clearly laid out to go along with traditional performance indicators, according to a new report from the National Association of Charter School Authorizers.

We will also work to ensure California has the strong authorizers needed to protect charter school autonomy while also instilling higher levels of accountability for academic results.

Performance monitoring and accountability implementation for charter school authorizers and states

Over the last several years, Delaware passed and implemented significant authorizer quality and school accountability reforms through law, regulation, and changes in practices.

«Should existing charter authorizers and operators who have a portfolio of schools that consistently perform at horribly low levels... deserve to automatically expand their number of schools without any accountability or responsibility?»

NACSA works with federal policymakers, authorizers, and the charter school community to ensure charter schools can meet all federal requirements while upholding the foundational charter school principles of autonomy, accountability, and transparency.

The State should provide for authorizer involvement, as appropriate, in the oversight and development of charter school Local Control and Accountability Plans to make them robust tools for autonomous charter school improvement and aAccountability Plans to make them robust tools for autonomous charter school improvement and accountabilityaccountability.

Now Indiana is rated No. 1 in the nation for charter accountability by the National Association of Charter School Authorizers.

Other policies, such as implementing strong performance management systems, strong standards for charter school renewal, regular evaluations of schools, and high operating standards and transparency for authorizers, can also help to support an environment of strong accountability.