Policy Writer

Need someone to assist in writing policies for Charter School: Form a Student Transition Committee (STC) – This committee will consist of one NC ACCESS program staff member (in an advisory capacity), at least two members of the school’s administrative team, at least three parents from the school, at least two members of the charter school’s board, and if possible, one to two (1-2) members of the LEA district student reassignment office in which the school is geographically located. The NC ACCESS staff member can help facilitate the outreach and collaboration with the LEA. This committee will plan activities related to family and student support during the closure process. The committee will establish a Student Transition Plan (discussed below) that focuses on student reassignment into high quality schools as quickly as possible following a school closure. The STC will work with quality local charter and district schools to establish enrollment preferences for displaced students. • Develop a Student Transition Plan (STP) – The Transition Plan must include a plan to provide written notices to parents, schedule multiple informational meetings at varied times so that all parents have an opportunity to attend, provide individualized assistance to parents, and collaborate with the broader educational community in the event of a school closure. The STC must also work diligently to identify and address any barriers to providing transitional support to parents and students (i.e. providing written materials in appropriate home languages and offering meetings at different times of day). Clear deadlines for key reassignment activities must be established in the STP.