The Wisconsin Resource Center for Charter Schools (WRCCS) is a statewide center housed within CESA 9 to strengthen the charter school system in the state and improve student learning.
WRCCS supports the design, start-up, and sustainability of charter schools across the state.
WRCCS assists local education agencies (LEAs) in improving outcomes for ALL students by providing leadership and resources, facilitating communication, and disseminating information.
Services are delivered to these domains:
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Charter School Authorizers
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Charter School Governance Boards
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Charter School Leaders
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Charter School Classroom Professionals
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Charter School General Information
The intention of WRCCS is to focus on specific Charter School Competencies to support schools who focus on creating high quality schools for students in Wisconsin who are at an educational disadvantage.
WRCCS offers diverse options of support:
WRCCS explicitly focuses on resources around serving educationally disadvantaged students:
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English language learners
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Students with disabilities
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Economically disadvantaged students
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Migrant students
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Neglected or delinquent students
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Homeless students
Additional focus areas of WRCCS include:
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Racial/ethnic minorities students
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Rural schools
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School climate
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Mental health
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Family/community engagement
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Online & blended learning
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Foster care students
Cost: This service is currently available to all districts at no cost. Additionally, WRCCS staff will also fulfill specific contracts at the CESA 9 daily rate for coaching around charter school authorizing, governance boards, leadership, and classroom work.
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