NC Education Code · Regulation
Title 16 — root / Chapter 06 — 16 NCAC 06G .0507
Plain English summary
This regulation establishes the renewal process for charter schools in North Carolina, requiring submission of a Self-Study form to the State Board of Education. The form must include detailed school information, a mission statement narrative, five-year goals, curriculum and instructional methodology descriptions, and student assessment data. Formatting requirements such as consecutive page numbering, a table of contents, and minimum 12-point font also apply.
Key requirements
- a charter school shall submit a Self-Study form to request renewal of a charter
- The charter holder shall provide the following information in the Self-Study on the form, available on the Office of Charter School's website
- a letter signed by the Board Chairperson stating the charter holder's intent to seek charter renewal
- a narrative statement not to exceed two pages explaining how the school is fulfilling the State Board approved mission statement
- five goals the charter holder has for the school during the next five years, including at least one academic goal, one financial goal, and one operational goal
- a narrative statement explaining how the school uses student data to improve student learning and to raise the academic performance of all students
- All pages of the Self-Study shall be numbered consecutively and include a table of contents
- No font smaller than 12 point shall be used in the typed report
Affected parties
- charter schools
- charter school boards of directors
- charter school board chairpersons
- North Carolina State Board of Education
- Office of Charter Schools