This publication includes up-to-date information about charter schools in Wisconsin. It is intended to present best or promising practices of charter schools to each local educational agency in the state. It is a means of demonstrating agency accountability for informing the public, legislators, and those interested in charter schools, both within and outside of the state of Wisconsin. The first chapter gives a history of charter-school law in Wisconsin, sponsorship, legal status, what charter schools can and cannot do, organization and governance, teaching requirements, funding, accountability, and a map showing Wisconsin charter schools for years 2001-2002. The second chapter contains a list of Wisconsin charter schools, alphabetized by chartering authority. The third chapter lists charter schools opened in 2001. Appendix A presents the teaching requirements for Wisconsin charter schools. Appendix B gives Wisconsin Charter School Law 118.40. Appendix C lists Wisconsin charter schools by chartering authority along with address, name of contact person, phone number, and opening year for the school. (RT)