Our web site offers you the quickest ways to get answers to questions about the WNYCSC

• Check our Frequently Asked Questions page for basic information about charter schools, enrollment, open houses, academic calendars, and more.

• For other questions or comments please e-mail info@wnycsc.org  

At this time, charter schools in New York State are unable to offer services for students under the age of 5 years. However, there are many services available for preschoolers in the Buffalo-Niagara region:

Bethel Head Start Administrative Office
1461 Main St.
Buffalo, NY 14209
www.bethelheadstart.org
Phone: 716-878-0220
Ages: 3 to 4

Buffalo Community Center Collaborative
1081 Broadway
Buffalo, NY 14212
www.buffalocollaborative.org
(716) 893-7222

Community Action Organization of Erie County
326 High Street
Buffalo, NY 14204
www.caoec.org
(716) 886-2616

Jewish Community Center
787 Delaware Ave.
Buffalo, NY 14209
www.jccbuffalo.org
Phone: 716-986-3145
Ages: 18 months - Pre-K

Visit these sites for information ranging from the principles of the charter school movement to the services that school districts provide charter school students.

Buffalo Public Schools - Transportation
City of Buffalo - Education
New York State Charter School Association
Charter School Institute
National Alliance for Public Charter Schools
New York State Department of Education
U.S. Department of Education
US Charter Schools
Center for Education Reform
National Charter Schools Institute
Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
The John R. Oishei Foundation
Green Dot Public Schools

This is a comprehensive list of legislators representing local districts with charter schools.

Francine del Monte, New York State Assembly Member, 138th District (Niagara County)

Sam Hoyt, New York State Assembly Member, 144th District (Buffalo, Grand Island)

George Maziarz, New York State Senator, 62nd District (Lewiston)

Crystal Peoples, New York State Assembly Member, 141st District (Buffalo)

Mary Lou Rath, New York State Senator, 61st District (Williamsville)

Robin Schimminger, New York State Assembly Member, 140th District (the Tonawandas, Kenmore)

Mark Schroeder, New York State Assembly Member, 145th District

William Stachowski, New York State Senator, 58th District

Antoine M. Thompson, New York State Senator, 60th District (parts of Buffalo and Tonawanda)