• Charter School Improvement Plans

     

    Section 1002.33(9)(N), Florida Statutes, and State Board of Education Rule 6a-1.099827, F.a.c., Require Low Performing Charter Schools to Develop and Implement Strategies to Raise Student Achievement.

     

    A Charter School That Receives a School Grade of "D" or "F" Must Develop and Implement a School Improvement Plan. the Plan Must Be Approved by the Charter School's Sponsor.

     

    If a Charter School Earns Three Consecutive Grades Below a “C,” the Charter School Governing Board Shall Choose One of the Following Corrective Actions:

    (I) Contract for Educational Services to Be Provided Directly to Students, Instructional Personnel, and School Administrators, As Prescribed in State Board Rule;

    (Ii) Contract with an Outside Entity That Has a Demonstrated Record of Effectiveness to Operate the School;

    (Iii) Reorganize the School Under a New Director or Principal Who Is Authorized to Hire New Staff; or

    (Iv) Voluntarily Close the Charter School. 

    According to Section 1002.33(9), Florida Statutes, and State Board of Education Rule 6a-1.099827, F.a.c. Charter School Improvement Plans Should Contain, at a Minimum, the Following Elements:

    (4) School Improvement Plans.

    (A) a Charter School That Receives a School Grade of “D” or “F”, but Is Not Subject to Corrective Action Pursuant to Paragraph (1)(B) of This Rule, Shall Submit to Its Sponsor a School Improvement Plan That Includes, at a Minimum, the Following Components:

    1. Mission Statement of School;

    2. Academic Data for Most Recent Three (3) Years, If Available;

    3. Student Achievement Objectives Included in the Charter Contract or Most Recent Sponsor Approved School Improvement Plan;

    4. Analysis of Student Performance Data Including Academic Performance by Each Subgroup;

    5. Detailed Plan for Addressing Each Identified Deficiency in Student Performance, Including Specific Actions, Person Responsible, Resources Needed, and Timeline;

    6. Identification of Each Component of School’s Approved Educational Program That Has Not Been Implemented As Described in the School’s Approved Charter Application or Charter Contract;

    7. Detailed Plan for Addressing Each Identified Deficiency Noted in Subparagraph (4)(a)6. of This Rule, Including Specific Actions, Person Responsible, Resources Needed, and Timeline;

    8. Identification of Other Barriers to Student Success, with a Detailed Plan for Addressing Each Barrier Including Specific Actions, Person Responsible, Resources Needed, and Timeline; and,

    9. Specific Student Achievement Outcomes to Be Achieved.

     

    Charter School Improvement Plan Template - This Template Is Optional.

     

    For more information regarding Charter Schools, visit the district's Charter School Website.