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On May 29, 2020, the California Department of Education (“CDE”) released a memo providing updates pertaining to the implementation of AB 1505. AB 1505, which becomes operational July 1, 2020, changes the submission process for new charter school petitions....
Dr. David Patterson, California Charter Authorizing Professionals Board President, shares informational highlights for the Tri-State Annual Convening. On June 6th, 2020 Board President Patterson was interviewed by CCAP Executive Director Victor F. Torres in...
During state-wide orders for mandatory distance learning, there was little conflict between charter schools and authorizers over the need to close school buildings. Next fall, guidance about how schools should operate could be more ambiguous. Public health conditions...
This week's call examined California specific budget issues. The discussion provided an overview of Governor Newsom's 2019-20 May Revision and the possible implications on local educational agency budgets. There were also discussions to provide insight into the...
The role of authorizers has shifted during the COVID-19 crisis. CCAP conducted a webinar on May 5 to engage in conversations around what oversight could look like now and moving forward. The webinar provides the most current national and fiscal updates, up-to-date...
CCAP conducted a webinar on May 21 to provide an overview of Governor Newsom's 2019-20 May Revision and the possible implications on local educational agency budgets. There were also discussions to provide insight into the possible impact on charter schools, how...
This week’s call, May 21st, examined Charter Closures and Mergers during the crisis. A small proportion of charter schools close regularly, but the pressures of the COVID19 pandemic could lead to more schools closing in the next few years. It is less likely that...
This month's newsletter covers the following topics: Governor Newsom's Executive Order N-56-20 Tools to assist with planning school reopening after COVID-19 Invitation to join in on weekly Tri-State Alliance Calls COVID-19 Resources Helpful links to assist with access...
The Tri-State Alliance is hosting a weekly webinar series on authorizing tasks and how they are affected by the health crisis. The webinar on May 14 addressed ways that authorizers are modifying the charter renewal process to accommodate the COVID-19 crisis. Resources...
The first Tri-State/CACSA Weekly Call, May 7th, focused on how authorizers are managing schools that had planned to open next fall (Year Zero schools). This same approach to Year Zero also applies to expansion and replication schools. Starting a new charter school is...
