Wisconsin Charter Schools

Are you looking to better understand the charter school landscape and how charter schools are structured and implemented in Wisconsin? 

What Is a Charter School?

• Introduction to Charter Schools (WRCCS) [YouTube video]
• What Does It Mean to Be a Charter School in Wisconsin? (WRCCS) [YouTube video]
• Wisconsin Charter Schools Key Terms (WRCCS) [pdf]
• How do Charter Schools Fit in the Public System? (Boardman and Clark) [YouTube video]
• Charter School Statute 118.40 (DPI) [pdf]
• Charter Schools - Frequently Asked Questions (WRCCS) [Google doc]

Charter School Authorization

• Getting Started with Authorizing (Edvisions) [pdf]
• Charter School Authorizer Decision Tree (WRCCS) [Google doc]
• Wisconsin’s Unique Portfolio of Authorizers (Edvisions) [pdf]
• Cycle of Effective Authorizing (SchoolWorks) [pdf]
• Laws Governing How a Charter School Is Created (WASB) [YouTube video]
• Charter School Definitions (WRCCS) [pdf]

Why Charter Schools?

• Why Charter a School in Wisconsin? (WRCCS) [pdf]
• Wisconsin Charter School Case Studies (WRCCS) [Google doc]
• Why Authorize a Charter School in Your District? (WASB) [YouTube video]

Landscape for Charter Schools in Wisconsin

• Reasons WI Charter Schools Close (WRCCS) [Google doc]
• Charter Schools Yearbook FAQ (WRCCS) [Google doc]

Charter Schools Info for Families

• Parents and Family School Questions (ISN/WRCCS) [Google doc]
• Navigating Schooling Options (ISN/WRCCS) [Google doc]
• Charter Schools Navigation for Families (ISN/WRCCS) [Google doc]
• 10 Ways Parents Can be Involved (WRCCS) [Google doc]
• Schools Choosing Students (ACLUAZ) [pdf]
• WDLC Parent Guide (WLDC) [pdf]
• WDLC Student Guide (WLDC) [pdf]
• Online Learning Readiness Rubric (Michigan Virtual) [pdf]
• On-Site Coordinators and Online Counselors for Online-Learning Programs (Ready to Blend/WDLC) [video]
• On-Site Coordinators and Online Counselors for Online-Learning Programs (Ready to Blend/WDLC) [Google slides]
• Promising Practices in Online Learning Management and Operations of Online Programs (iNacol) [pdf]
• Innovative High School: Making the Leap Work (Christensen Institute) [blog]
• Zero Reject: Equitable Enrollment Practices (KU) [video]