Public charter schools are autonomous non-profit public schools that:

• provide basic education in a different or enhanced way

• follow Alberta's programs of study (curriculum)

• have a focus not already offered by the board of the school authority in which the public charter school is located – this could include unique:

  • learning styles

  • teaching styles

  • approaches

  • philosophies

  • pedagogies

  • vocation-based education

• have the potential to improve student learning outcomes

• demonstrate collaboration or engagement with a post-secondary institution or a school division

• have the potential to improve the education system as a whole and enhance education research and innovation

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