California Community Needs Assessment Template
The Community Needs Assessment Template helps authorizers evaluate how proposed and existing charter schools align with the unique needs of their communities. This tool offers structured questions, data collection prompts, and fillable fields to capture insights on demographics, enrollment demand, program fit, and stakeholder priorities. By providing a clear framework, it supports evidence-based decision-making around new petitions, renewals, and long-term planning. Authorizers can use it to strengthen transparency, engage community voices, and ensure that schools are designed to serve students equitably. Practical, adaptable, and California-specific, this tool is an essential resource for authorizers committed to responsive oversight.
State: California
Document Type: Templates and Sample Documents, Toolkit
Major Area(s) of Work:
Lifecycle Phase: Authorization and Startup
School Type: All School Types
Document Format: pdf
Number of Pages: 10
Language: English
Publication Date: September 2025
Version: Final
Status: Published
