This guide is designed to provide guidance and practical help for the administrator to successfully fulfill the enormous responsibilities and avoid many operational challenges. This guide summarizes what a charter school administrator needs to be aware of and offers links to resources where more detailed information in a specific area can be found.

"This study examines the leadership landscape in Colorado's charter schools using an extensive survey of charter administrators/principals. The survey was administered in fall 2009 and covered a broad range of topics in five general areas: Background of Charter Leaders, Leadership of Charter School Principals, Charter Principals and Boards, Charter Leaders' Time and Resources, and Instructional Leadership."