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Charter Currents: CDE Posts its List of Charter School Renewal Categories: the Problematic Process Still Begs a Fix

On Tuesday, the California Department of Education (CDE) posted its list of 2024 charter school renewal categories based on 2022 and 2023 California School Dashboard data.

  • Mar 15 2024
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Charter Renewals Stakes are too High to Sunset the Requirement that Authorizers Consider Verified Data

Sacramento, CA - Assembly Bill 2254 by Blanca Rubio (D - Baldwin Park) aims to preserve an important component of the charter schools renewal process in California by removing the sunset clause for using "verified data."

  • Mar 08 2024
  • Laura Kerr
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Legislative Analyst and FCMAT Release Nonclassroom-based Review

Yesterday, the LAO and FCMAT released their Review of the Funding Determination Process for Nonclassroom-based Charter Schools including three key findings and a long list of recommended changes.

  • Mar 01 2024
  • Eric Premack
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CSDC Legislative Update: Dodd Bill is a Bona Fide Charter Killer

California State Senator Bill Dodd (D - Napa) introduced Senate Bill 1380, legislation that, if approved, would change the criteria and hearing process for new charter petitions and material revisions.

  • Mar 01 2024
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State Budget & Policy Mini-Update

To keep CSDC Members updated on the state’s rapidly-evolving budget picture, CSDC has recorded a brief video update.

  • Feb 28 2024
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Navigate a New Year with Confidence: Your Annual California Charter Schools New Laws To-Do List!

An easy-to-use checklist that will help your charter school navigate the changes enacted in 2023.

  • Feb 23 2024
  • Laura Kerr
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Five Simple Steps to Conquering the Form 700

Filling out the Fair Political Practice Commission’s Form 700 can be daunting, but using CSDC’s checklist lets you focus and complete the task one-step-at-a-time.

  • Feb 23 2024
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Prepare for a Smoother Renewal: Register for CSDC's February 28 Renewal Webinar

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  • Feb 16 2024
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CSDC’s Spring 2024 Charter Renewal and LCAP Webinars: Registration is Open!

Charter renewal is coming! To help position your team for a smooth renewal, CSDC is offering a series of webinars this spring.

  • Feb 09 2024
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CSDC Legislative Update: Bonta Joins the Assembly Education Committee

Today, Pauxtawny Phil predicted an early spring and things are already heating up for charter schools in Sacramento.

  • Feb 02 2024
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