ESSA Basic Program Requirements: Fiscal and Program

Federal funds don’t just provide money to your schools. They create programs. By focusing on solid programs, you can add to your school’s repertoire and improve your ability to serve students. But programs funded by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) are regulated by many rules that can seem confusing at times. As a savvy … Read More

Overview of Military Related Absence Laws

Like all US employers, charter schools have a responsibility to support our Nation’s security by providing a stable employment environment to employees called to serve in the military—and to their families, who must continue to thrive without them. The comfort and security provided by a guaranteed job to return to and benefits to rely on … Read More

Maintenance of Equity Requirement Due Dec 9, 2022

Many small charter schools are exempt from the Maintenance of Equity requirement; however, if you have multiple campuses with duplicate grade spans, your LEA will not be exempt. The MOEquity requirement is part of compliance for receiving ARP funds: ESSER III, ESSER Supplemental, or TCLAS. The purpose of checking for MOEquity is to ensure that … Read More