Finally, whatever measures are used, it is essential that the information be collated and made public. Schools performing at or above expectations should revel in advertising their methods and successes in an annual report. Another method of monitoring progress is to utilize the expertise of resource centers familiar with the special needs of charter school operators. The Charter Schools Information Center intends to help ensure the success of Missouri's charter schools by working as a liaison between the schools and their sponsors, by providing technical assistance in all major areas of accountability through a network of service providers, by serving as a clearinghouse for information on charter school issues, by networking all charter operators statewide, and by serving as a consultant to state governing bodies, sponsoring entities and, most importantly, individual schools. Finally, there is the ultimate form of accountability.
Charter schools are schools of choice.
Students and parents choose them because they want a voice in deciding how and where education is obtained. Any school that cannot maintain a viable student base will cease to exist. In contrast, charters performing well will thrive and prosper. This elegant idea is the heart and soul of the charter movement. Academic Accountability Ensure that everyone associated with the school understands what a charter school is.