A Handbook for Charter School Music Educators

The environment, resources, and expectations of teaching music in charter schools can often differ from traditional public schools, but the teacher's mission remains the same: to provide quality music education for all students. This concise handbook offers practical tools and information for music educators who accept charter positions and are tasked with beginning or sustaining a music program at their school. The first section of the book answers more than two dozen critical questions about charter schools, addressing everything from class size, scheduling, funding, and performance expectations to nonprofit status, assessment, school culture, and working with the administration. The second part highlights pertinent charter legislation, which varies greatly from state to state. In clear language, it reviews key elements of each state's charter law and provides links to additional information and resources for music teachers. This is essential reference material for any music educator or administrator looking to deliver quality music instruction to charter school students.