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Charter schools in Kansas are independent public schools that operate within a school district. They are operated free-of-charge to parents and are open to all students. In addition, every charter school in Kansas is subject to the accreditation requirements of the state board of education and must be accredited to maintain its charter. While a charter school is separate and distinct, with its own building number, state assessment scores and demographic information, a charter school may be housed in an existing school facility with another school as long as it is operated separately.
Charter Schools in Kansas 2023-2024
Assistant Director - Standards Alternative / Charter / Virtual Schools
Julie Ewing (785) 296-2325 julie.ewing@ksde.gov
Deputy Commissioner: Division of Learning Services
Dr. Ben Proctor (785) 296-2303 ben.proctor@ksde.gov
Director: Career, Standards and Assessment
Beth Fultz (785) 296-4639 beth.fultz@ksde.gov
Assistant Director: Career and Technical Education (CTE)
Natalie D. Clark (785) 296-4351 natalie.clark@ksde.gov
Assistant Director: Curricular Standards
Jennifer Hamlet (785) 296-8447 jennifer.hamlet@ksde.gov
Assistant Director: Assessment
Assistant Director: Kansas Volunteer Commission
Dr. Jessica Dorsey (785) 296-3163 jessica.dorsey@ksde.gov
The Kansas State Department of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. (more information...)
To accommodate people with disabilities, on request, auxiliary aides and services will be provided and reasonable modifications to policies and programs will be made. To request accommodations or for more information please contact the Office of General Counsel at gc@ksde.gov or by 785-296-3201.