State Education Resources
New Hampshire Charter Schools
http://www.education.nh.gov/instruction/school_improve/charter/index.htm
Visit this site for current information on charter schools in New Hampshire and a list of the current approved schools.
Verified on: 07/21/2012 | State: New Hampshire | Categories: Alt. Education - Charter Schools
New Jersey Charter School Information
http://www.nj.gov/education/chartsch/
At this New Jersey charter school site you will find state regulations, a fact sheet, a directory of schools, resources, calendar and more.
Verified on: 07/21/2012 | State: New Jersey | Categories: Alt. Education - Charter Schools
New Mexico Charter School Information
http://www.ped.state.nm.us/charter/index.html
This New Mexico Charter schools site provides information for organizations who want to establish a charter school. You will also find contact information and a directory of schools (bottom right of the screen).
Verified on: 05/31/2012 | State: New Mexico | Categories: Alt. Education - Charter Schools
New York Charter School Information
At this New York Web page you can learn about charter school legislation. Start with "About Charter Schools" to review charter school policies and link to a directory of current schools. For current information, including the application process, select "Public Notices."
Verified on: 05/14/2012 | State: New York | Categories: Alt. Education - Charter Schools
North Carolina Charter Schools Information
http://www.ncpublicschools.org/charterschools/
Link to the North Carolina Office of Charter Schools at this site. You'll find legislation, list of schools, and tools/resources using the links at the left.
Verified on: 05/11/2012 | State: North Carolina | Categories: Alt. Education - Charter Schools
Ohio Charter NonPublic Schools
Chartered non-public Ohio schools are private schools that hold a valid charter issued by the state board of education and maintain compliance with the Operating Standards for Ohio's Schools. Families pay tuition for their students to attend these schools.
Verified on: 06/08/2012 | State: Ohio | Categories: Alt. Education - Charter Schools
Ohio Charter Schools
http://www.ode.state.oh.us/GD/Templates/Pages/ODE/ODEPrimary.aspx?Page=2&TopicID;=702&TopicRelationID;=662
Ohio Community Schools are actually public charter schools. Read through this site to learn more about this option for students. Notice the directory of schools link.
Verified on: 06/08/2012 | State: Ohio | Categories: Alt. Education - Charter Schools
Ohio EdChoice School Choice Scholarship (Voucher) Program
http://www.ode.state.oh.us/GD/Templates/Pages/ODE/ODEPrimary.aspx?page=2&TopicRelationID;=667
Visit this page to learn about the Ohio EdChoice Scholarship program for students who currently attend a school that has been on Academic Watch or Academic Emergency for two of the past three years. This scholarship permits students to attend a participating chartered nonpublic school of their choice. Parents can use the publications through this site to determine if this is an appropriate opportunity for their child, and if so, complete their application.
Verified on: 06/08/2012 | State: Ohio | Categories: Alt. Education - Charter Schools
Oklahoma Charter School Information
http://ok.gov/sde/oklahoma-charter-schools-program
Basic information on charter school legislation in Oklahoma is available at this site along with a state contact, rules and regulations, and a list of current schools.
Verified on: 06/30/2012 | State: Oklahoma | Categories: Alt. Education - Charter Schools
Oregon Charter Schools
http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/results/?id=124
This Oregon charter schools Web site has listings of current charter schools and includes contact links and phone numbers if you have questions. Look for the Charter School Handbook.
Verified on: 07/19/2012 | State: Oregon | Categories: Alt. Education - Charter Schools
Pennsylvania Charter Schools
http://www.pde.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/Charter_Schools/7356/
If you are interested in a Pennsylvania charter school, this is the site for you to visit. Link to legislation, policies, a listing of charter schools and more!
Verified on: 07/20/2012 | State: Pennsylvania | Categories: Alt. Education - Charter Schools
Rhode Island Charter Schools
http://www.ride.ri.gov/Commissioner/charterschools/default.aspx
You can locate information about Rhode Island charter school legislation and even link to a list of charter schools at this site. Use the menu at the left.
Verified on: 06/02/2012 | State: Rhode Island | Categories: Alt. Education - Charter Schools
South Carolina Charter Schools
http://ed.sc.gov/agency/se/School-Transformation/Charter-Special-Focus/?CFID=5946776&CFTOKEN;=75286042
This South Carolina Web site links to the law relating to charter schools as well as school profiles, lists of charter schools, the enrollment process, and the Virtual Charter School. Look for the FAQ documents.
Verified on: 07/02/2012 | State: South Carolina | Categories: Alt. Education - Charter Schools
Tennessee Charter Schools
http://tennessee.gov/education/fedprog/fpcharterschls.shtml
This Tennessee Charter School Web page will link you to the law on charter schools and a charter school FAQ page. You can find a list of schools when you click on "Current Tennessee Charter Schools."
Verified on: 05/14/2012 | State: Tennessee | Categories: Alt. Education - Charter Schools
Texas Charter Schools
http://www.tea.state.tx.us/charters.aspx
There is plenty of information about Texas charter schools on their homepage. You'll find lists of schools (Reports), Web links, a handbook (under Resources) and FAQs.
Verified on: 05/09/2012 | State: Texas | Categories: Alt. Education - Charter Schools
Utah Charter School
http://www.usoe.k12.ut.us/charterschools/
Use the menu on the left of the screen on this Utah Charter School site to locate information and even a directory of charter schools. Note the FAQ link.
Verified on: 06/01/2012 | State: Utah | Categories: Alt. Education - Charter Schools
Virginia Charter Schools
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/charter_schools/index.shtml
As of summer 2011, there were four operating charter schools in Virginia. You can find the annual reports on charter education in the state and other state resources on the site.
Verified on: 05/10/2012 | State: Virginia | Categories: Alt. Education - Charter Schools
Wisconsin Charter School Information
http://dpi.wi.gov/sms/csindex.html
This Wisconsin page provides the latest information on charter schools in the state. You'll link to the laws and policies as well as a list of charter schools. Virtual Charter Schools are noted under the current year charter school list.
Verified on: 07/19/2012 | State: Wisconsin | Categories: Alt. Education - Charter Schools
Wyoming Charter Schools
http://edu.wyoming.gov/Programs/schools/charter_schools.aspx
For information on Wyoming charter schools, use this site. There are only three school districts who currently operate charter schools and the Wyoming e-Academy of Virtual Education.
Verified on: 06/05/2012 | State: Wyoming | Categories: Alt. Education - Charter Schools