Washington Administrative Code › Title 108 - Charter School Commission › Chapter 108-20 - Application › Part II - APPLICATION CONTENT AND APPROVAL CRITERIA › Section 108-20-070 - Criteria used for application evaluation

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
The commission will grant approval only to charter school
							applicants that are able to demonstrate the capacity to successfully execute
							all elements of the educational, operational, financial, and governance plan.
							The charter school applications must demonstrate the applicants' competence in
							each of the components listed in RCW    28A.710.130 as well as any other
							requirements in chapter 28A.710 RCW and those outlined below in this section.
							The approval criteria include:
(1) An
						executive summary that outlines the school's mission and vision, student
						population and community, location or geographic area for the proposed school
						and the school district where it will be located, the educational need and
						anticipated student population, leadership and governance, enrollment summary,
						a brief description of the plan for the school, and an explanation of how the
						applicant will successfully open and operate a high-quality school; community
						engagement, evidence of need, and parent and/or guardian and community support
						for the proposed charter school.
(2) A high-quality educational program design
						and capacity that addresses the following elements:
(a) A curriculum and instructional design
						framework, must present a clear and coherent framework for teaching and
						learning, that reflects the needs of the anticipated population and ensures all
						students will meet or exceed the state standard. This includes:
(i) A description of the basic learning
						environment (e.g., classroom-based, independent study), class size, classroom
						management, and structure.
(ii) An
						overview of the planned curriculum including a sample course scope and sequence
						for one subject for each division (elementary, middle, high school) the school
						would serve. In addition, identified course outcomes and demonstrated alignment
						with applicable state standards.
(iii) Evidence that the educational program
						or key elements of the program are based on proven methods; evidence that the
						proposed educational program has a sound base in research, theory, and/or
						experience, and has been or is likely to be rigorous, engaging, and effective
						for the anticipated student population.
(iv) If the curricular content is developed,
						a summarized description of content choices such as text book selection, by
						subject, and rationale. The applicant must provide evidence that this
						curricular content will be appropriate and effective for the students as well
						as adhere to the federal and state standards.
(v) If the curricular content is not
						developed, a plan for how the content will be developed between approval of the
						application and the opening of the school, including who will be responsible
						and when key stages will be completed.
(vi) A description of the primary teaching
						methods and instructional strategies that the school will expect teachers to
						use and why the strategies are well-suited for the anticipated student
						population.