What is a public charter school?

For more information visit the What is a Public Charter School? page.

How can I find a public charter school?

Please find a complete listing of DC public charter schools on our School Profiles page.

What is a charter review or renewal?

Visit our Charter Reviews and Renewals page for more information about the reviews, renewals, the process, and guidelines.

How do I submit testimony for public comment?

Testimony for Board Meetings is avaialble on our Public Comment page.

What is the ASPIRE System, and how is it being used to assess schools?

ASPIRE stands for Annual School Performance Index Report & Evaluation. Simply put, ASPIRE means achieving excellent schools for all students, particularly those from communities which have been historically marginalized. ASPIRE has five main frameworks, which are separated based on the grade bands that a school serves: PK-Only, PK-8, High School, Adult, and Alternative.

For more information, visit the ASPIRE page. 

What is the DC School Reform Act?

The DC School Reform Act, or SRA, refers to D.C. Code §§ 38-1802 et seq., which established public charter schools in DC. Read the SRA here.  

Where can I find my student records or employment records?

For student records or employment verification from closed public charter schools, click here.  

Where can find financial information about public charter schools?

You can find financial information—along with details on school reviews, budgets, academic oversight, and organizational data—in our Transparency Hub, which answers most commonly asked questions.