National Charter School Resource Center, 2013
Some charter schools have the wherewithal to build their own facilities to their own specifications. But typically, charter operators are faced with the challenge of making do with what they can find and what they can afford. A key step in the process is determining whether in fact a prospective site will work. In some cases, it is necessary to make the most of an opportunity. In others, the answer is thanks, but no thanks. It takes strength and the right approach to know the difference. This feature of the National Charter School Resource Center monthly newsletter provides information about site evaluation for charter schools in Georgia, the challenges a New York City charter school encountered when moving into a new facility, and additional resources on the topic.