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Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) Standards and Resources
To support compliance with statutes, ADE and DEMA have developed the Arizona Minimum Requirements for School Emergency Operations Plans, which establish the
required components and planning standards for school EOPs statewide. Charter schools must ensure that each school site’s EOP meets these minimum requirements.
ADE provides EOP development tools, templates, and guidance to assist charter schools in meeting statutory and minimum standard requirements here: EOP Development Tools, Templates & Resources **
Arizona charter schools are public schools and are required to comply with applicable State school safety laws. The following statutes establish charter school responsibilities related to
emergency preparedness and Emergency Operations Planning:
• Arizona Revised Statutes 15-183(E)(1): Requires each charter school to comply with
applicable school safety laws, including development and maintenance of an Emergency
Operations Plan (EOP) for each school site.
• Arizona Revised Statutes 15-341(A)(31): Requires every school, including charter schools, to develop an Emergency Operations Plan that meets minimum standards jointly developed by ADE and the Arizona Division of Emergency Management (DEMA).
**This information is provided as a consolidated reference of State-level school safety requirements applicable to Arizona charter schools. Charter schools are responsible for
ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, State, and local requirements.
Welcome to our Education Evaluator, a school search tool powered by the Arizona Charter Schools Association. This public school map provides an easy, transparent way to research and compare schools across the state. Users can view enrollment information, student achievement data and school specific information for all of Arizona’s public schools — district and charter.
Data Used to Evaluate Schools:
School Type: public charters and district schools. District schools are governed by a locally elected school board, while charters are governed by an independent board of directors. Charters are granted by state-approved charter school authorizers, such as the Az State Board for Charter Schools.
Enrollment information: based on the most recent October student counts reported to the Arizona Dept. of Education.
Grade Levels Served: based on the most recent school year data as reported to the Arizona Department of Education.
A-F Letter Grades: The Arizona Department of Education issues letter grades for all public schools.Accountability results are based on the Arizona Department of Education’s Accountability System for the most recent year available
The laws our elected officials create directly influence how schools operate on a daily basis, however, many of those decision makers aren’t familiar with the way Arizona’s individual public charter schools are succeeding at educating children and at transforming public education across the state. Advocacy events like Charters at the Capitol can help:
For three decades, Arizona’s charter schools have transformed countless lives, offering a free quality public education to all students regardless of background or circumstance. As public schools serving public students, Arizona’s charter schools are contracted with the state with the purpose of providing excellent academic options for all students and parents.
In 2024, charters proudly serve 231,703 students across approximately 580 schools, spanning communities throughout the state. This represents 21% of public school enrollment and 25% of the state’s public elementary schools..
Starting a charter school is a team effort that requires a great deal of forethought and hard work before doors open on day one.
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Every Arizona student should have access to a high quality public school. We are focused on creating and sharing resources designed to support leaders and teachers as they work to improve student achievement.
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We publish analyses of Arizona school quality, providing tools for researchers, and promoting research-based advocacy that improves student outcomes.
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We offer a central professional learning and networking destination for Arizona’s public charter school professionals. Our signature events bring together the school leaders, teachers, policy makers, and partners that play a critical role in shaping the future of public education in our state. If you support public charter schools in Arizona, there is an event for you!
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We partner with local and national vendors to best support the purchasing needs of new and existing schools. Through exclusive pricing and vendor vetting, the Arizona MarketPlace is a tool designed to help public charter schools find the very best deal.
Learn MoreThis public school map provides an easy, transparent way to research and compare schools across Arizona. View enrollment information, student achievement data and school specific information for Arizona’s public district and charter schools.
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