41. Arizona State Board For Charter Schools Arizona State Board for charter schools An on-line resource for parents, students, applicants, and currently sponsored charter schools. http://www.asbcs.state.az.us/asbcs/

General Information - Charter Summary Report - Charter School Law - Newsletter Parent Resources - Parent Brochure / FAQ - School Search - Parent Satisfaction Survey - Other Resources and Links School Resources - Amendment / Notification Forms - Fingerprinting - Due Dates - Useful Links Applicant Resources - New Charter Application - Elective Transfer Application - Useful Links About Us - Board Members - Board Meeting Dates - ASBCS Staff - Contact Information Additional Resources - Helpful Links - Studies - Research - Archives Audit Guidelines and Documents AZ LEARNS (Profiles)/NCLB (AYP) Accountability Workshops Comprehensive Timelines for Data Collection and Reporting for AZ LEARNS and NCLB School Report Card Submission May 10th - July 30th ... On-going Workshops and Trainings for Charter Schools var site="s14asbcs" June 07, 2004

42. Illinois Charter Schools - Homepage Illinois has received a third threeyear federal grant award for public charter schools! National Study of charter schools Report Available. charter schools. http://www.isbe.state.il.us/charter/

Listing of Charter Schools 2004 Annual Report on Charter Schools Charter School Law Changes in Law as of 4-16-03 ... Transportation Resource Guide To contact charter school staff at ISBE, (1) call 217/782-2948, (2) fax to 217/782-8750, or (3) write to Charter Schools Illinois State Board of Education 100 N. First Street Springfield, Illinois 62777 FEDERAL FUNDING Illinois has received a third three-year federal grant award for public charter schools! National Study of Charter Schools Report Available The fourth-year report on The National Study of Charter Schools, produced by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Educational Research and improvement has been released. To view this report, click on the link below: http//www.ed.gov/pubs/charter4thyear/ Announcements Constructing Charters: The Blueprint to Your School www.LQE.org Illinois Charter School Developer's Handbook A Resource Guide for Getting Your Charter School Off the Ground Developed by Leadership for Quality Education's Charter School Resource Center, this handbook is a comprehensive guide that offers practical, valuable advice for the essential phases of planning, designing, and operating a charter school.

43. Charter  School Web Sites Charter School Web Sites. They are North Central Regional Educational Labhttp//www.ncrel.org (try their charter schools Internet Connections page). http://www.isbe.state.il.us/charter/scoolwebsites.html

Charter School Web Sites In addition to the link to the USDE link, there are other sites that may be of interest to the reader. They are: North Central Regional Educational Lab http://www.ncrel.org (try their Charter Schools Internet Connections page) Charter School Research at Syracuse http://csr.syr.edu/ Charter Friends National Network http://www.charterfriends.org Center for Education Reform www.edreform.com Education Excellence Network www.edexcellence.net Education Resources Information Clearinghouse ericir.syr.edu National Conference of State Legislatures http://www.ncsl.org/ (for summaries of charter school laws) Another Illinois resource to consider is Leadership for Quality Education (LQE). Their Charter School Resource Center can be found at http://www.lqe.org , call at 773/342-7182 or fax at 773/342-7186. Colorado Charter Schoolshttp:// www.cde.state.co.us/index_charter.htm Georgia Charter Schoolshttp://www.doe.k12.ga.us/charterschools/charterschools.html Michigan Charter School Information http://cmucso.org/

44. National Association Of Charter School Authorizers - apple Applying for Excellence Fostering Quality charter schools in California NACSA is collaborating with leading California authorizers to translate the http://www.charterauthorizers.org/

Welcome to the National Association of Charter School Authorizers' Website! Applying for Excellence: Fostering Quality Charter Schools in California NACSA is collaborating with leading California authorizers to translate the experience of active authorizers into leadership and practical resources that will help newer California authorizers implement a sound application process. Building Excellence in Charter School Authorizing . Follow the progress of our federally-funded program of research and technical assistance in support of quality charter school authorizing. View the Principles and Standards for Quality Charter School Authorizing , which were officially adopted by the NACSA membership on May 14. Read the latest in our series of Issue Briefs ... Building a Foundation for Success: How Authorizers Can Help Schools with the Facilities Challenge Consult our Critical Design Issues for Charter School Authorizers , which guides the development of comprehensive authorizer practices through a series of issues, illustrations and case studies Special Education . Our Reference Guide to Special Education Law for Charter School Authorizers seeks to bring greater clarity to the key elements of federal special education law and regulation and the authorizer’s oversight role in ensuring that charter schools are appropriately addressing the educational needs of students with disabilities.

45. North Carolina Office Of Charter Schools The mission of the Office of charter schools is to provide leadership and technical assistance to people interested in starting a public charter school and http://www.ncpublicschools.org/charter_schools/

Curriculum Publication Sales Education Initiatives Agency Web Sites ... Staff The mission of the Office of Charter Schools is to provide leadership and technical assistance to people interested in starting a public charter school and thereafter maintaining quality education, business, and governance programs within the school in compliance with the North Carolina Charter Schools Act (NCGS115C-238.29) Visit the brief background and history of the Charter Schools Initiative for additional information. Seventh Annual Charter Schools Conference planned for July 6-8, 2004 in New Bern To learn about other seminar opportunities, visit the DPI Events and Conferences page. Click "Search Calendar" and enter "Charter Schools" Don't miss out on Office of Charter Schools news, training and much more. Sign up today!

46. AFT: AFT On The Issues: Charter Schools charter schools The charter school movement has grown from one school in Minnesota in 1992 to about 1,100 charter schools across the country today. http://www.aft.org/issues/charterschools.html

AFT Home AFT On The Issues AFT Africa-Aids Campaign Mandatory Overtime for Nurses Charter Schools Child Labor Class Size Distance Learning No Child Left Behind ... School Nurses Charter Schools Charter schools are supposed to allow parents and teachers to develop publicly funded schools with the flexibility to be innovative and free of rules and regulations that stifle creativity. The charter school movement has grown from one school in Minnesota in 1992 to about 1,100 charter schools across the country today. Currently, 36 states and the District of Columbia have legislation authorizing the creation of charter schools. The notion of what constitutes a charter school continues to evolve. The original idea for charter schools envisioned a group of teachers, perhaps with the help of parents, developing a plan for a school and applying for a charter from the local school board. Charter schools might have a specific academic focus (e.g., math and science or the arts) or employ specific teaching techniques or target a specific group of students (e.g., at-risk). These charter schools would operate as part of the local public school district, supported by public education funds. However, many charter schools depart from this original vision. If the goal is improved student achievement, students in some charter schools are not faring very well. Studies of charter schools in Texas and Arizona show that there has been no evidence of improved student performance among charter school students. A 1998 UCLA study of California charter schools found that charter schools rarely had clearly defined goals or standards and none was "doing more with less" money. In addition, the charter schools exerted considerable control over the types of students they serve. Unlike other public schools, they’re not taking all comers. In Michigan, researchers found that because of weak monitoring efforts, poorly performing charter schools are not likely to be closed.

47. Charter Schools. ERIC Digest Provides fulltext access to the ERIC Digest of this name dealing with charter schools. Includes a look at both the pros and cons. http://www.ericdigests.org/1999-2/charter.htm

Site Links Home Search for ERIC Digests Privacy Policy Resources for Library Instruction ... Information Literacy Blog ERIC Identifier: Publication Date: Author: Hadderman, Margaret Source: ERIC Clearinghouse on Educational Management Eugene OR. Charter Schools. ERIC Digest, Number 118. In seven short years, the U.S. charter-school movement has produced about 800 schools in 29 states and the District of Columbia, enrolling over 100,000 students. Charter schools reflect their founders' varied philosophies, programs, and organizational structures, serve diverse student populations, and are committed to improving public education. Charter schools are freed of many restrictive rules and regulations. In return, these schools are expected to achieve educational outcomes within a certain period (usually three to five years) or have their charters revoked by sponsors (a local school board, state education agency, or university). WHAT EXPLAINS CHARTER SCHOOLS' GROWING POPULARITY? Some members of the public are dissatisfied with educational quality and school district bureaucracies (Jenkins and Dow 1996). Today's charter-school initiatives are rooted in the educational reforms of the 1980s and 1990s, from state mandates to improve instruction, to school-based management, school restructuring, and private/public-choice initiatives. Many people, President Clinton among them, see charter schools, with their emphasis on autonomy and accountability, as a workable political compromise and an alternative to vouchers. The charter approach uses market principles while insisting that schools be nonsectarian and democratic. For founders, starting a brand-new school is an exhausting, yet exhilarating experience that "stirs the creative and adaptive juices of everyone involved" (Ray Budde 1996).

48. Redirect JavaScript-browsers Support for the state's charter schools. Includes a list of charter schools, legislation and advocacy, news, membership information, services, and job opportunities. http://www.canec.org/

The California Network of Educational Charters (CANEC) is now The California Charter Schools Association (CCSA). Please visit us at our new web site: www.charterassociation.org If your browser is Javascript-enabled, you will be transferred automatically. Archival information from the original CANEC web site remains temporarily available at: www.canec.org/archives.html

49. AFT: Research: Publications, Reports And Surveys: Charter School Laws: Do They M Appendix A AFT Convention Resolution on charter schools Appendix B AFT Criteria for High Quality Standards Appendix C Rhode Island charter School Law. http://www.aft.org/research/reports/charter/csweb/sum.htm

AFT Home Departments Research Charter Schools Index Charter School Laws: Do They Measure Up? Table of Contents Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Summary ... Conclusions Publications, Reports and Surveys CHARTER SCHOOL LAWS: DO THEY MEASURE UP? Download in MS Word 6.0 - 473 kb] TABLE OF CONTENTS I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY II. INTRODUCTION The AFT's Position on School Reform and Accountability The Charter School Movement III. MEASURING UP: THE AFT'S CRITERIA FOR GOOD CHARTER SCHOOL LEGISLATION [63 kb file including 4 tables] Are Charter Schools Accountable for Meeting State Standards for Achievement? TABLE 1 Will Charter School Students Take the Same Tests as Public School Students? TABLE 2 ... How Do the States Measure Up to the AFT Criteria for Good Charter School Legislation? IV. STATE-BY-STATE ANALYSIS OF CHARTER SCHOOL LEGISLATION Criteria for evaluating state legislation and analyses in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas and Wisconsin and Wyoming V.

50. NJ Department Of Education - Charter Schools Charter School News NJ Department of Education Office of Innovative Programs and Schools, charter schools Unit PO Box 500, Trenton, NJ 086250500 Tel. http://www.state.nj.us/njded/chartsch/

About Charter Schools Regulations Charter School Application Charter Renewal ... Technology Charter School News: Operational Charter Schools Information Booklet (2.4 Meg PDF) Communications Resource Kit Get your FREE Taskstream Account!! A charter school is a public school that operates independently of the district board of education under a charter granted by the Commissioner. Once the charter is approved and established, the school is managed by a board of trustees with status as a public agent authorized by the State Board of Education to supervise and control the school. A charter school is a corporate entity with all the powers needed to carry out its charter program. NJ Department of Education Office of Innovative Programs and Schools, Charter Schools Unit P.O. Box 500, Trenton, NJ 08625-0500

51. Renaissance Academy The schools are designed primarily for students that, for one reason or another, do not do well in the typical public school system. The curriculum is computer based. Class sizes are restricted. http://www.racademy.com

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52. New York Charter Schools You must have a java enable browser to view this script. You must have a java enable browser to view this script. http://www.newyorkcharters.org/

You must have a java enable browser to view this script You must have a java enable browser to view this script Make sure that your browser is Java enabled... Charter Schools Institute Conference 2004 Highlights

53. Aspire Public Schools of public charter schools. Information about the program, schools, enrollment and jobs....... http://www.aspirepublicschools.org/

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54. Welcome To The Charter School Resource Center Of Texas Website Supports formation of state and district charter schools across Texas. The center serves as an information resource, offers access to professional expertise and lends direct technical support through all stages of the charter school. http://charterstexas.org/

Search our site! Ninth Annual Texas Charter School Conference Friday Fax - Volume 7, Number 23, June 4, 2004 Eighth Annual Texas Charter School Breakout Sessions (printable PDF file) Charter School Resource Center of Texas supports the formation and successful operation of charter schools across Texas. The Center serves as an information resource, offers access to professional expertise and lends direct technical support through all stages of the charter school development. Visitors

55. Charter Schools charter schools. charter schools are selfmanaged public schools that are approved by local school districts. 1/16/2002. Charter School Reporting. http://www.pde.state.pa.us/charter_schools/

Where Are They? Upcoming Events Planning Applying ... View as Text-Only Charter Schools Charter Schools are self-managed public schools that are approved by local school districts. Cyber charter schools are approved by the PA Department of Education. They are created and controlled by parents, teachers, community leaders, and colleges or universities. Charter schools operate free from many educational mandates, except for those concerning nondiscrimination, health and safety and accountability. Charter Schools offer alternatives in education using strategies that may save money and improve student performance. Charter Schools were established by Act 22 in 1997. Now in the seventh year of operations, 101 charter schools are operating in Pennsylvania. This represents an enrollment of nearly 35,000 students. Additional data is available by contacting Charter Schools within the Office of School Services. Featuring... Western Michigan University Reports Applying Cyber Charter School Public Notice and Cyber Charter School Applications Charter School Reporting This page links to the required forms.

56. PA Schools And IUs Directory State Listing Intermediate units, school districts and schools, vocational/technical schools, and charter schools, including Local Addresses, Phone Contacts, and links to known Web sites. http://www.pde.state.pa.us/pde_internet/site/default.asp

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57. Charter Schools Cyber Charter Schools Review Cyber charter schools Review Abstract On October 30, 2001, the findings of the state s threemonth review of cyber charter schools were announced. http://www.pde.state.pa.us/charter_schools/cwp/view.asp?a=3&Q=75169

58. CCSF - Chicago Charter School Foundation! Operates preschool12 charter schools that provide a rigorous, college-preparatory education. Site provides information on Chicago International Charter School (CICS), history, leadership, and opportunities. http://www.ccsfonline.org/

Changes at CCSF Staff Directory WebLinks CCSF Chicago Charter School Foundation) Welcome to the Website of the Chicago Charter School Foundation! CCSF's mission is to operate preschool-12 charter schools that provide a rigorous, college-preparatory education to every student, thereby bringing innovation, choice, and competition to education in Chicago. To fulfill this mission, we oversee the Chicago International Charter School (CICS), the largest charter school in Illinois, with seven campuses that serve over 4,300 students from preschool through grade 12. Currently, we have campuses that operate in seven different communities of Chicago, but serve students citywide. All CICS Campuses offer nationally acclaimed programs in a disciplined learning environment. CCSF is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation that was started in 1997. To find out more about our activities, please feel free to browse the menu. As we expand, we will be adding more information on new campuses, so please check back frequently. For more information email us at info@ccsfonline.org

59. Douglas County School District A listing of charter schools in Douglas County. http://www.dcsd.k12.co.us/district/directories/chart.schools.html

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60. California Charter Schools Association Announcing A Training and Support Program for Leaders of New charter schools. You have survived the development process. More Than Talk on charter schools. http://www.charterassociation.org/

Working to increase student achievement by strengthening and expanding public charter schools throughout California. What is a Charter School? Home About The Association Newsroom Events Join The Association ... Log in or register Contact Information Email: info@charterassociation.org Los Angeles Office 818 W 7th St, Suite 910 Los Angeles, CA 90017 Phone 213-244-1446 Fax 213-652-1000 Sacramento Office 1107 9th St, Suite 700 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone 916-448-0995 Fax 916-313-3717 San Francisco Office 730 Harrison St, Suite 210 San Francisco, CA 94107 Phone 415-356-1200 Fax 415-354-3415 San Diego Office 402 W Broadway, 10th floor San Diego, CA 92101 Phone 619-544-1396 Fax 619-330-1933 More ... Access our old website Announcing: A Training and Support Program for Leaders of New Charter Schools You have survived the development process. Your charter has finally been approved.

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