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Vision Statement: The Charter Schools Division supports and advances vibrant and innovative public schools of choice which are models of educational excellence and which cultivate a passion for learning and respect for the teaching profession. We envision our work cultivating communities of passionate learners and teachers who inspire educational excellence for all.

A charter school is a public school developed by one or more parents, teachers or community members authorized by the local school board or the Public Education Commission to provide an alternative educational setting to parents and students in the public school system. Charter schools provide an opportunity to create new, innovative and more flexible ways of educating children.

The Charter Schools Division of the NM Public Education Department is responsible for the implementation of the provisions of state and federal laws, rules and regulations pertaining to charter schools.

Charter School Notice of Intent

Charter School Applications

Charter School Renewals

New Mexico State-Charter Monitoring Plan and Tool

State-Charter Monitoring Plan
Planning-Year Checklist
First-Year Site-Visit Template
Annual Self-Report

PED Resources and Guidance

The PARCC Assessment System: Timeline for Future Guidance
NM+PARCC Technology Guidelines

Amendment Request Form
Board of Finance Application (revised 10/2011)
PED Approval of a Lease Purchase Agreement (revised 4/2009)
Distance Learning Memo 2010

New Mexico Special Education Primer
Background | Authorizers | Operators | Glossary

Other Resources and Links

Charter School Facilities Institute Series
New Mexico Public Schools Facilities Authority (PSFA)
New Mexico Coalition of Charter Schools
New Mexico School Board Association
National Association of Charter School Authorizers
National Alliance for Public Charter Schools
National Resource Center on Charter School Finance and Government

Reports and Evaluations

Charter School Performance in New Mexico (June 2010)
Charter School Performance in New Mexico (June 2009)
Charter Schools Evaluations 2004-2005
Authorizer Evaluation Report from NACSA

More Information

If you need information that is not yet available on our website, please contact:

Linda Olivas
Options for Parents
Ph: (505) 827-6909

The New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) has taken steps to protect the privacy of those involved in the Charter School Renewal process, when appropriate and applicable. Best efforts are made to ensure that all materials published on this site are correct. However, we do not guarantee that all the materials published will be completely free from errors and/or private information.

2012-2013 Charter School Directories

NM Charter School Directory (All Charter Schools)

Charter School Comments

Frequently Asked Questions
Lottery | Charter School Procurement | Renewals | Governance

Rules and Law
Charter Schools Act
Connect to New Mexico Statutes online, then navigate to Chapter 22 (Public Schools), Article 8B (Charter Schools)

Charter Schools Application and Appeal Regulation
NMAC 6.80.4

Presentations/Training

2013 New Applicant Training – Day 1

2013 New Applicant Training – Day 2

Renewal Application Training April 11, 2013

  • The 4th Year Schools
  • The 2013 Renewal Application is undergoing final revision and will be available soon

Spring Budget Workshop – April 5, 2013

 

SB 446 July 24, 2012

SB446 June 28-29, 2012