Performance Framework

The NC Charter School Performance Framework reflects each of the following key areas: 

  • Operational (OP) 
  • Governance (GOV) 
  • Financial (FIN) 
  • Academic (ACAD) 

 

The NC Charter School Performance Framework provides: 

  • A clear and consistent measure of operational, governance, financial, and academic performance; 
  • Feedback for school operators; 
  • Transparency for schools, parents, students, and the public; 
  • Tracking information regarding school performance over time.

Performance Framework FAQs

  • Who- All currently operating charter schools are required to participate in the annual Performance Framework. 
  • What- The Performance Framework consists of several indicators related to charter school operations, academics, finance, and governance. The Office of Charter Schools staff will provide thoughtful and responsive guidance throughout the year to each school for submission requirements. 
  • When- Document submissions for the Performance Framework generally take place from September through May on an annual basis. Items will be reviewed by the Office of Charter Schools and any necessary corrections are generally due by the charter school no later than June 30th. 
  • Where- Most documents are submitted via the Epicenter portal and evaluated by OCS.

However, certain measures are collected and evaluated by divisions and agencies external to OCS.

  • Why- The Performance Framework corresponds directly to the areas of academic, financial, operational, and governance by providing a clear picture of a charter school’s organizational performance and compliance with state and federal laws. 
  • How- Each performance measure will be placed into one of two rating categories (MET/ NOT MET, if APPLICABLE) based on how the school performs against the framework targets. Once all performance measures have been rated, the Charter school will be evaluated based on the number of measures met out of the total applicable framework target measures. Charter schools are expected to maintain at a minimum 80% compliance within each performance framework school year.

Please contact Performance Framework Team Lead Megan Carter (megan.carter@dpi.nc.gov) for any questions. 

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