CACSA Year Zero Monitoring Guide
This guide, prepared by the Colorado Association of Charter School Authorizers (CACSA), provides Colorado authorizers and new charter school leaders with a practical checklist of essential activities, timelines, and compliance requirements to support a successful school launch.
The Year Zero guide offers district authorizers a detailed overview and set of checklists for the planning year of a new charter school—the period between charter approval and the school’s first day of school. It is designed to help both new and experienced authorizing sponsors navigate the key activities required by Colorado law and their charter contracts.
State: Colorado
Document Type: Year Zero Guidance
Major Area(s) of Work:
Lifecycle Phase: Charter Authorization/Startup
School Type: All School Types
Document Format: pdf
Number of Pages: 13
Language: English
Publication Date: September 2026
Version:
Status: Published