This document was developed to provide useful information to assist districts and approved charter school applicants in writing effective charter school contracts. Because the charter contract is the foundational agreement that establishes a charter schools autonomy and accountability and the districts rights and obligations, it is essential that the contract meet legal requirements and adhere to best practices.

Listings and links to CDE charter school documents.

Links leading to information on various aspects of setting up and running a charter school in Colorado. Topics include administration and supervision, curriculum and instruction, finance, governance and leadership, charter school applications, parent and student relationship, school districts, special education and gifted/talented

The purpose of this guide is to equip present and future school board members with the knowledge they need to fulfill their duties.

The Innovation Schools Act of 2008 is designed to enhance local flexibility by granting each school district board of education the authority to grant public schools of the school district additional flexibility to meet the needs of individual students and the needs of the communities in which they live.