Accountability Measurements Charter schools must demonstrate accountability to parents, students, its sponsor and others as described in its charter application. Accreditation Accreditation is the most commonly used method of ensuring that school academics, health and safety issues and student performance measures are aligned with existing standards. Accreditation also provides a framework for schools to undergo a continuous process of self-study and school improvement. Charter schools may seek amendments to anything contained in the contract and the application. The association is a professional association of charter school operators.
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A charter application must include a description of assessing pupil progress. The charter application is the proposal the charter operator presents to its sponsoring entity when seeking a charter. The charter application provides the guidelines by which a charter school operates. Charter applications are different based on the requirements of the sponsor. In general, charter applications include a description of the curriculum, governing structure, qualifications of personnel and mission statement.