Charter Schools Application and Renewal Process

2023 Charter School Application Timeline

Event/DeadlineOpen-Enrollment ApplicationsDistrict Conversion ApplicationsRenewal Applications
Intent to Apply Form due by 5:00 p.m.March 13, 2023April 17, 2023N/A
Mandatory Applicant WorkshopApril 12, 2023May 3, 2023N/A
Initial Applications Due by 5:00 p.m.May 15, 2023June 19, 2023September 25, 2023
Application Reviews with DESEMay 16–June 6, 2023June 20–July 11, 2023September 26–October 10, 2023
Application Revision WindowJune 7–July 17, 2023July 12–August 21, 2023October 11–November 13, 2023
Final Applications Due by 5:00 p.m.July 17, 2023August 21, 2023November 13, 2023
Charter Authorizing Panel HearingsAugust 15–16, 2023October 17–18, 2023December 19–20, 2023
State Board of Education Meeting –
Review of Charter Authorizing Panel Decisions
September 14, 2023November 9, 2023January 11, 2024

Application Documents

Notice of Intent

Open-Enrollment Charter School Application

District Conversion Charter School Application

Renewal Application

For more information, please contact:

Dorie Summons, Director of Charter Schools
Arkansas Department of Education
Division of Elementary & Secondary Education
Office of School Choice & Parent Empowerment
Four Capitol Mall, Box 19
Little Rock, AR 72201
Phone: 501-682-4472
Fax: 501-683-3433

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