Effective involvement in the development of a new charter school requires an understanding of key guides and regulations. Among these are a number referenced below.
New School Development—A Toolkit for Charter Support Organizations and Charter School Founders
Starting Up a Charter School (NYS)
Starting Strong—Best Practices in Starting A Charter School
The Role of an Effective Charter School Board Chair
Guide to New York Charter Law (updated 09-29-2010)
Six Key Questions To Ask If You Want To Create A New Charter School In New York State