Charter Schools In Coppell, Little Elm & The Colony TX
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Charter Schools

Charter School Overview

Charter schools are nonsectarian public schools of choice that operate with freedom from many of the regulations that apply to traditional public schools. The "charter" establishing each such school is a performance contract detailing the school's mission, program, goals, students served, methods of assessment, and ways to measure success. The length of time for which charters are granted varies, but most are granted for 3-5 years. At the end of the term, the entity granting the charter may renew the school's contract. Charter schools are accountable to their sponsor-- usually a state or local school board-- to produce positive academic results and adhere to the charter contract. The basic concept of charter schools is that they exercise increased autonomy in return for this accountability. They are accountable for both academic results and fiscal practices to several groups: the sponsor that grants them, the parents who choose them, and the public that funds them.

What is a Public Charter School? Charter schools, are open to all students and are accountable to the public for academic performance. Charter schools are a promising way to raise academic standards, empower educators, and actively involve parents and communities in public education. A charter school is a public school exempted from many traditional rules and regulations; this feature allows charter schools greater flexibility to try different instructional approaches. In exchange for this flexibility, Charter schools are held accountable for the achievement of the high academic standards described in their charters.

Charter School Benefits

The intention of most charter school legislation is to:

  • Increase opportunities for learning and access to quality education for all students
  • Create choice for parents and students within the public school system
  • Provide a system of accountability for results in public education
  • Encourage innovative teaching practices
  • Create new professional opportunities for teachers
  • Encourage community and parent involvement in public education
  • Leverage improved public education broadly

    • People establish charter schools for a variety of reasons. The founders generally fall into three groups: grassroots organizations of parents, teachers and community members; entrepreneurs; or existing schools converting to charter status. According to the first-year report of the National Study of Charter Schools, the three reasons most often cited to create a charter school are to:

  • Realize an educational vision
  • Gain autonomy
  • Serve a special population

    • Parents and teachers choose charter schools primarily for educational reasons--high academic standards, small class size, innovative approaches, or educational philosophies in line with their own. Some also have chosen charter schools for their small size and associated safety (charter schools serve an average of 250 students).

    Texas Charter Schools

    To further promote local initiative, the 1995 revision of the Texas Education Code established a new type of public school, known as a charter school. Charter schools are subject to fewer state laws than other public schools with the idea of ensuring fiscal and academic accountability without undue regulation of instructional methods or pedagogical innovation. Like school districts, charter schools are monitored and accredited under the statewide testing and accountability system.

    According to the Texas Education Code, the purposes of charter schools are to (1) improve student learning; (2) increase the choice of learning opportunities within the public school system; (3) create professional opportunities that will attract new teachers to the public school system; (4) establish a new form of accountability for public schools; and (5) encourage different and innovative learning methods.

    Far North Dallas TX Cities Charter Schools



    The Education Center Charter Schools

    The Education Center Charter Schools. A Public Charter School with far north Dallas campuses in the Town of Little Elm Texas and the City of The Colony, Texas.

    The Education Center Charter Schools provide students with a personalized diagnostically prescribed educational format. The emphasis at The Education Center is on the individual student. Each student enrolled has a personalized education plan developed for him or her and then receives one-on-one help from highly qualified instructors. At The Education Center, the focus is on learning and the student rather than on the teaching and the teacher.

    The Education Center Charter School in Little Elm Texas

  • 5901 Crestwood Place, Little Elm, Texas 75068
  • Phone: 972-292-2405
  • e-mail: Information@tecle.net
  • website: http://www.teccs.net/

    • The Education Center Charter High School in The Colony Texas

  • 5201 South Colony, Suite 575
  • The Colony, Texas 75056
  • Phone: 972-370-0108
  • email: information@tectchs.net

    • The Education Center Charter School Kindergarten through Eighth Grade in The Colony Texas

  • 5600 North Colony Blvd.
  • The Colony, Texas 75056
  • Phone: 972-370-3562
  • email: information@tectck8.net


    • Universal Academy Coppell Texas Campus

    The Universal Academy Coppell Texas Campus is located at the corner of Sandy Lake and McArthur.

    • 1001 East Sandy Lake Road
    • Coppell, TX 75019
    • Phone 972-393-5834
    • Website:http://superpageshosting.com/universalacademycom/homepage/

    Resource Links

    Texas Education Agency Division of Charter Schools

    US Charter Schools Texas State Profile