Author : Shaloma Alynca Gray
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 223 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (913 download)
Book Synopsis An Exploratory Multiple Case Study of the Western United States Charter School Authorizer \ by : Shaloma Alynca Gray
Download or read book An Exploratory Multiple Case Study of the Western United States Charter School Authorizer \ written by Shaloma Alynca Gray and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The practices and characteristics of charter school authorizers are not well understood, but these entities are responsible for the approval and revocation of charter schools. The phenomena behind the closure of charter schools in relation to charter school authorizers have not been addressed through an exploratory qualitative case study. The purpose of this qualitative, exploratory case study was to examine the policies and practices of six charter school authorizers located in the Western United States to understand the differences in policies and practices that either inhibited or enhanced the success of each charter school. Quality authorizing theory, the NASCA standards for quality charter schools, Total Quality Management, and board governance constructs provided the conceptual framework for this study. A list of charter school authorizers with the highest number of school closures, as well as authorizers with the lowest number of school closures was obtained for analysis. Data collection consisted of interviews with reputable charter school leaders. Additionally, minutes of board meetings, board policies and procedures, and field notes were also used to explore the policy environment. Research literature and press articles were also reviewed concerning charter authorizers and their connection with charter school closures, quality authorization, and management practices. The findings revealed that the charter authorizer0́9s policy environment can contribute to the success of charter schools. The transparency of authorizer policies and practices provides insight to help charter operators develop policies and procedures that coincide with the authorizers0́9 oversight.