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

Official source

http://reports.oah.state.nc.us/ncac/title 16 - education/chapter 06 - elementary and secondary education/subchapter g/16 ncac 06g .0507.pdf