The Assistance Fund was created by the General Assembly to assist CSI Schools with capital construction and reasonable emergency financing in the form of interest free loans or grants. The Fund is adheres to the requirements set forth in the Rules for the...
Click on any of the topics below to be directed to a downloadable and editable sample policy. Admissions and Enrollment [docx] Attendance Policy [docx] Colorado Open Records Requests Conflict of Interest Crisis Management [docx] Discipline Policy [docx] FERPA Model...
FERPA AG Opinion: FERPA and School Safety Open FERPA Model Notification of Rights Open FERPA Model Notice for Directory Information Open Working with FERPA Webinar PPRA PPRA Model General Notice of Rights Open PPRA Model Notice & Consent Opt-Out for Specific...
Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity Policy CSI schools are subject all federal and state laws and constitutional provisions prohibiting discrimination on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national...
In an effort to support charter schools as they consider the impact of COVID-19 on school finance and HR, CSI has provided the following resources. Contact Andi Denton Chief of Finance & Operations AndraDenton@csi.state.co.us Safe Return to School 2021-2022 School...
Colorado Graduation Requirements (aka “Graduation Guidelines”) are a road map to help students and their families plan for success after high school. To graduate from high school in Colorado students must complete the following state-level, minimum graduation...
CSI hosted a webinar on June 5 to review 2020-21 Learning Plan guidance and expectations for schools. The guidance and recorded webinar can be found below. We have worked to compile a tracker related to 2020-21 learning plans for CSI schools’ geographic...
In an effort to support charter schools as they work to implement alternative learning opportunities (per the Governor’s 3/18 Executive Order) for their students during extended closures, CSI is facilitating model-specific calls and email lists. Charter schools (both...
Minimum Days & Instructional Hour Requirements Pursuant to state statute and board rules, the local board of education shall provide for the adoption of a school calendar that meet the following minimum requirements: Each school is in session for a minimum of 160...
The purpose of Year 0 is to establish and execute a plan for successful school opening. This planning year focuses on taking the applicant’s proposal as outlined in the charter application and transforming it into a school that is ready to serve students on day...
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is emphasizing a “routine disease control model” for addressing the impact of COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses/infectious diseases on schools. A routine disease control model for COVID-19 more...
