Public Charter Schools
Charter schools are public schools that are sponsored by the District. They provide innovative programs with specific educational philosophies and/or delivery models that offer additional options for students and families within the public school system.
The Board of Education of Portland Public Schools believes that providing students and families a variety of education choices representing a range of high quality instructional methodologies is an important element in the district's goals and assists the district in meeting the objectives of its Strategic Plan to provide flexibility for programs that facilitate students achieving their very best academic and personal potential. The Board is expressly interested in applications that further the accomplishment of the mission, core values and strategic objective established by the Board in the District Strategic Plan.
Individual groups can present their proposals for public charter school programs by calling Kristen Miles, Charter Schools Manager, at (503) 916-3359 or e-mailing kmiles@pps.k12.or.us
Contact the charter schools directly if you are interested in their programs.
List of Public Charter Schools
Charter School Proposal Application Form (due on July 15, 2010)
PLEASE NOTE: The application linked above is in PDF format and is not a fillable form. Please contact Kristen Miles for an editable document.
(NOTE: The 2010 application process includes the required submission of a letter of intent to apply. This letter must be received by no later than May 1, 2010. Applications submitted in July that are not preceded by this letter will not be accepted.)
