If a charter school does not accept the RTTT money, does it have to comply with Education Law 3012-c?
No – Charter schools do not have to comply with the entirety of Education Law 3012-c. As noted in the Scope of Work Guidance document, Charter schools – whether or not they chose to apply for Race to the Top funding – are encouraged to examine their teacher and leader support and evaluation structures and bring them into alignment with the following three elements of Education Law §3012-c: Use multiple measures of effectiveness, including [a minimum of] 40% student achievement measures, to determine a single composite effectiveness score for every teacher and principal; Use the following four categories to annually evaluate teachers and principals: Highly Effective, Effective, Developing, and Ineffective and use such annual evaluations as a significant factor for employment decisions including promotion, retention, supplemental compensation, and professional development; and Provide for the professional development of teachers or principals rated Developing or Ineffective. If a public
