Affiliated charter schools are semi-autonomous public schools governed by the LAUSD Board and operate in accordance with District policy, Board Rules, state and federal law, relevant provisions of collective bargaining agreements, and Human Resources and Personnel Commission guidelines. Affiliated charter schools can be an affiliated conversion charter school, or a “start-up” affiliated charter school. Both affiliated charter school models receive flexibility in the areas of curriculum and professional development; local school governance; and some aspects of employee selection. Affiliated charter schools also serve as additional school models to explore, develop, and disseminate innovative, effective practices that best meet the educational needs of their students and all students of the District.  

 

Affiliated charter schools are subject to the governance and control of the LAUSD Board of Education. Governance at the school site level shall be in accordance with the provisions of the approved charter and shall be consistent with all applicable state, federal laws and regulations, District policies, and the provisions of LAUSD collective bargaining agreements (CBAs).  

 

Affiliated charter schools must review and comply with all provisions contained in the Federal, State, and District Required Language (FSDRL) for Affiliated Charter Schools.  Details regarding affiliated charter autonomies can be found in the school's approved charter petition and the LAUSD Policy and Procedures for Charter Schools, posted under Policies and Procedures on the Charter Schools Division web page.

 

Affiliated Charter Schools receive support from the Equitable School Performance Office Director, Autonomy and Innovation and oversight from the LAUSD Charter Schools Division.