Charter Applications
In accordance with Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) policy, Jefferson Parish schools (JP Schools) is now accepting charter applications from high quality operators. Charter operators who are interested in turning around existing schools, as well as establishing new schools may submit applications for the FALL 2024 application cycle.
JP Schools will review and select charter schools through the state-developed application process and according to the state's timeline.
Jefferson Parish School Board
2024-25 Charter School Application Process for Schools Opening in the 2026-2027 School Year or Beyond
Forms and Information Needed for Submission of a Type 1 or Type 3 Charter School Proposal
In compliance with R.S. 17:3982, Jefferson Parish School Board is making public through our website, and in printed form upon request, the guidelines for submitting a charter proposal, all forms required for submission of a charter proposal, the timelines established for accepting and reviewing charter proposals, the process that will be used to review charter proposals submitted to the board, and the name contact information for a primary point of contact for charter proposals.
Charter School Application
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Applicants should complete the JP Schools Charter School Application found below.
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Applicants should complete the appropriate application based on whether or not they are a New Charter Operator, an Experienced Charter Operator or an applicant proposing to open a Virtual Charter School.
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In order to be eligible to submit a full application in Jefferson Parish Schools’ 2024-25 Request for Charter Applications process, a Letter of Intent must be submitted by September 23, 2024 at 3 pm CST. Eligibility Documentation information must be submitted by September 30, 2024 at 3 pm CST and all of the outlined requirements shall be met.
The Full Application requires applicants to complete five sets of documents:
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Letter of Intent
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Eligibility Documentation Form
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Background Check Forms
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Overview Template
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A Charter Proposal Written in response to the questions posed in the application (New Operator or Experienced Operator)
NO SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED OUTSIDE OF THE WEBSITE UPLOAD.
See the Charter School Process below:
Charter Application Review Process
All charter applications will be reviewed by an independent evaluator with educational, organizational, legal, and financial expertise. Applicants will have the opportunity to provide to the evaluator a written response of their charter application before the evaluator provides a final recommendation to the administration.
JP Schools Charter Application Resources
- Overview Template
- Letter of Intent Template
- Eligibility Documentation Form
- Background Checks Guidance Form
- Charter RFA Applicant Training
Overview Template
Charter School Contact Information
Individuals or organizations with questions about the district's charter application process should contact:
Pamela Allen
Director of Charter School Partnerships
Pamela.Allen@jpschools.org
504-365-5312