Includes a coherent description of the students the school expects to serve (including demographics, educational and social-emotional needs) based on a thorough understanding of the district population and the location in which the school expects to operate. Includes Surrounding Schools Demographics & Performance Data (see Appendix F) and demonstrates sufficient understanding of the educational of the target population and explains how the proposed school will meet those needs in conjunction with the schools in the surrounding area. Describes meaningful, diverse outreach efforts and involvement with parents/guardians and community members in creating the charter petition as well as representation on the school's and/or founding team. Includes Meaningfully Interested Signatures, (see Appendix J) and provides evidence of support from prospective parents, teachers, and/or students and community partners. Includes a description of the manner in which community feedback impacted the contents of the charter petition. Target Population & Community Need Meets or Exceeds Partially Meets Does Not Meet Strengths Weaknesses B. Philosophy & Approach to Instruction (Element 1) In addition to containing all District Required Language, a petition sufficiently meets this standard if it: Specifies a clear, concise school vision and mission statements, which align with all elements and programs of the school and meet the needs of the targeted population. Provides a persuasive explanation of why the philosophy and approach, grounded in educational practices and high standards for student learning, are appropriate for and likely to result in improved educational performance for the target population, including any
Includes a coherent description of the students the school expects to serve (including demographics, educational and social-emotional needs) based on a thorough understanding of the district population and the location in which the school expects to operate. Includes Surrounding Schools Demographics & Performance Data (see Appendix F) and demonstrates sufficient understanding of the educational of the target population and explains how the proposed school will meet those needs in conjunction with the schools in the surrounding area. Describes meaningful, diverse outreach efforts and involvement with parents/guardians and community members in creating the charter petition as well as representation on the school's and/or founding team. Includes Meaningfully Interested Signatures, (see Appendix J) and provides evidence of support from prospective parents, teachers, and/or students and community partners. Includes a description of the manner in which community feedback impacted the contents of the charter petition. Target Population & Community Need Meets or Exceeds Partially Meets Does Not Meet Strengths Weaknesses B. Philosophy & Approach to Instruction (Element 1) In addition to containing all District Required Language, a petition sufficiently meets this standard if it: Specifies a clear, concise school vision and mission statements, which align with all elements and programs of the school and meet the needs of the targeted population. Provides a persuasive explanation of why the philosophy and approach, grounded in educational practices and high standards for student learning, are appropriate for and likely to result in improved educational performance for the target population, including any
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