Charter Schools
During the 2007-2008 school year, 19 charter schools are operating within the Denver Public Schools. A charter school is a public school operated by a group of parents, teachers, or community members as a semi-autonomous school of choice within a school district. DPS charter schools operate under a contract between the members of the charter school and the Denver Public Schools Board of Education. As a semi-autonomous public school, a charter school has the ability to establish and implement its own educational program, curriculum, personnel practices, budget and operations according to its charter. A charter school may seek waivers from state regulations and district policies. However, they must follow all federal and state laws.
