Jan 16, 2025 | Authorizing, Terry's Blog
At the Colorado Charter School Institute (CSI), our commitment to continuous improvement drives every aspect of our work as a model charter public school authorizer. This year, we’ve made significant updates to our new school application and rubric. These revisions...
Nov 18, 2024 | Authorizing, School Choice, Terry's Blog
As we celebrate the Colorado Charter School Institute’s (CSI) 20th anniversary, it is an incredible moment to reflect on the remarkable journey we’ve been on. What started two decades ago as a small but ambitious effort to expand educational options for...
May 15, 2024 | Accountability, Authorizing, School Choice, School Leadership, Terry's Blog
The Charter School Institute (CSI), established by law in 2004, embarked on a mission to serve as a model authorizer and redefine the landscape of charter school authorization. Tasked with being both an alternative and a pacesetter, CSI’s journey has been one of...
Mar 12, 2024 | Advocacy, Terry's Blog
“Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson A Pioneer for the Charter School Movement The foundation and success of the charter school movement has been championed and led by numerous leaders over...
Feb 6, 2024 | Curriculum & Instruction, Educators
Guest Blog: Willyn Webb, CSI Early Learning and School Support Coordinator Preschool Support at CSI Schools As CSI schools navigate the first year of Colorado’s Universal Preschool initiative, I’ve been working to provide guidance and integral support along the way....
Jan 16, 2024 | Authorizing, School Choice
CSI’s approach to authorizing balances autonomy and accountability, offering schools the flexibility to choose the methods that best meet the needs of their students. In return, CSI holds schools accountable to clear expectations for performance. The Accreditation...
