1. Colorado Charter Schools Introduction Colorado Charter Schools Introduction. This information is taken from the colorado charter school information Packet and Handbook. http://www.cde.state.co.us/cdechart/chintro.htm

Colorado Department of Education Colorado Charter Schools Introduction This information is taken from the Colorado Charter School Information Packet and Handbook. You can access the complete handbook by clicking the link below. Complete Colorado Charter School Information Packet and Handbook (with Appendices) What Is a Charter School? A charter school in Colorado is a public school operated by a group of parents, teachers and/or community members as a semi-autonomous school of choice within a school district, operating under a contract or "charter" contract between the members of the charter school community and the local board of education. In a charter school, each student, parent and teacher chooses to be there. The "charter," as defined in the Charter Schools Act (Sections 22-30.5-101et. seq. C.R.S.), spells out the school goals, standards, education design, governance and operations. The degree of autonomy to be exercised by the charter school on such issues as personnel, curriculum and facilities is negotiated between the charter applicants and the local school district and reflected in the charter. School-centered governance, autonomy, and a clear design for how and what students will learn are the essential characteristics of a charter school. Under Colorado law, a charter school is not a separate legal entity independent of the school district, but rather is a public school defined uniquely by a charter and partially autonomous while remaining within the school district. The approved charter application and accompanying agreements are the charter which serve as a contract between the charter school and the local board of education.

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Print This Page Return to Web Version Colorado State Profile Last updated: Send USCS staff a comment about this page. List of Charter Schools For a list of schools, use the following link(s): Colorado Department of Education Colorado League of Charter Schools Overview Year Law Passed # of Charter Schools # of Students Enrolled Statewide Support Organizations Colorado Department of Education Colorado League of Charter Schools Colorado School Resource Center News Title Date Charter School Institute Created in Colorado Colorado Education Association Considering Trying to Turn Boulder Valley District Schools into Charters Colorado Authorizer Bill Wins Preliminary Approval Independent Charter Authority Proposed in CO ... Tension Increasing Between CO Charter Schools and School Districts Resources Title Colorado Charter School Project Legislative Updates Legislative Summary Law: Colorado Charter Schools Act 2002 Charter School Legislative Summary Amendment(s): not available Authorizers: Local District Boards Length of charter: At least 3 years Caps on number of schools: None, but local boards can "reasonably limit" the number in each district

3. USCS: Colorado Charter School Information Bills Would Bypass Districts to Create Charter Schools, 1/16/04. Resources. Title. Colorado Charter School Project Legislative Updates. http://www.uscharterschools.org/lpt/sp/4

Print This Page Return to Web Version Colorado State Profile Last updated: Send USCS staff a comment about this page. List of Charter Schools For a list of schools, use the following link(s): Colorado Department of Education Colorado League of Charter Schools Overview Year Law Passed # of Charter Schools # of Students Enrolled Statewide Support Organizations Colorado Department of Education Colorado League of Charter Schools Colorado School Resource Center News Title Date Charter School Institute Created in Colorado Colorado Education Association Considering Trying to Turn Boulder Valley District Schools into Charters Colorado Authorizer Bill Wins Preliminary Approval Independent Charter Authority Proposed in CO ... Tension Increasing Between CO Charter Schools and School Districts Resources Title Colorado Charter School Project Legislative Updates Legislative Summary Law: Colorado Charter Schools Act 2002 Charter School Legislative Summary Amendment(s): not available Authorizers: Local District Boards Length of charter: At least 3 years Caps on number of schools: None, but local boards can "reasonably limit" the number in each district

4. US Charter Schools It also includes downloadable, fulltext versions of the colorado charter school information Packet and Handbook, which has complete information on applying http://www.uscharterschools.org/cs/sp/view/uscs_sp/31

Home Login Register Advanced In This Section State Information State by State #'s State Organizations Arizona has the largest number of charter schools (495). California has the greatest charter school enrollment in the nation (170,000). Colorado Department of Education 201 E. Colfax Ave. Denver, Colorado  80203 Phone: Fax: URL: http://www.cde.state.co.us/ Description: The Department maintains a Charter Schools page which includes an introduction and overview of charter schools, including month-by-month Charter School Bulletins. It also includes downloadable, full-text versions of the Colorado Charter School Information Packet and Handbook, which has complete information on applying for charter status, and the Colorado Charter School Evaluation which was completed in March of 1997. Key Contacts Name Phone Email Denise Mund Home Overview News ... Resources This web site was developed by WestEd under contract with the U.S. Department of Education See our and about this site

5. Charter Schools: An Approach For Rural Education? ERIC Digest. Windler, W. (Ed.). (1998). colorado charter school information packet and handbook The Colorado charter schools act of 1993. Sixth edition. http://www.ericdigests.org/1999-3/charter.htm

Site Links Home Search for ERIC Digests Privacy Policy Resources for Library Instruction ... Information Literacy Blog ERIC Identifier: Publication Date: Author: Collins, Timothy Source: ERIC Clearinghouse on Rural Education and Small Schools Charleston WV. Charter Schools: An Approach for Rural Education? ERIC Digest. Charter schools have emerged in the 1990s as a prominent and controversial school reform idea. This Digest describes characteristics of charter schools, outlines some tentative research findings, discusses advantages and shortcomings, and summarizes challenges rural communities might face in starting such a school. WHAT WE HAVE LEARNED ABOUT CHARTER SCHOOLS In some ways, charter schools are traditional and tap historic rural roots of public education. They give parents, students, and educators public school alternatives based on the idea that competition will bring educational innovations (Thomas, 1996). But there is potential for controversy, especially in poor rural communities with limited financial and educational resources to support additional schools. Since Minnesota passed the first charter school law in 1991, 32 other states and the District of Columbia have passed similar legislation (Hirsch, 1998). The Center for Education Reform (1998) estimated 1,129 charter schools existed nationwide in September 1998. Most schools were in the South and West. Half were in three states: Arizona, California, and Michigan. Almost another quarter were in four other states: Colorado, Florida, North Carolina, and Texas. While the number of charter schools has increased rapidly since 1991, these schools represented only about 0.5% of public school students in charter states during the 1996-1997 school year (RPP International, 1998). It is unclear how many were in rural areas.

6. Charter School Law - State Charter School Resources Colorado Department of Education s Charter School Page The Colorado Charter School Law colorado charter school information Packet and Handbook The Charter http://charterschoolaw.com/state.htm

Our collection of state charter school and education reform resources. This collection is organized alpabetically by state. The resources are listed, where avaiable, in the following order: - Department of Education's Main Page - Department of Education's Charter School Page - Text of the Charter School Law - Other State Specific Charter School Resources General State Resources State-by-State Charter School Law Rankings School Reformers' State Resource Directory State Departments of Education Alabama Alabama does not allow charter schools Alabama Department of Education Alaska Alaska Department of Education Alaska Department of Education' Charter School Page Alaska's Charter School Law Arizona Arizona Department of Education Arizona Department of Education's Charter Schools Page The Arizona Charter School Law Guide to Arizona's Charter School Marketplace ... Morrison Institute for Public Policy Arkansas Arkansas Department of Education The Arkansas Charter School Law Arkansas Rules and Regulations Governing Charter Schools California California Department of Education California State Board of Education The California Charter School Law California Network of Educational Charters ... The Charter School Project Colorado Colorado Department of Education Colorado Department of Education's Charter School Page The Colorado Charter School Law Colorado Charter School Information Packet and Handbook ... Colorado League of Charter Schools Connecticut Connecticut Department of Education The Connecticut Charter School Law The Connecticut Charter Schools Network Connecticut Five Year Charter School Evaluation Delaware

7. LBD-R-1 Relations With Charter Schools The following excerpt is taken from the colorado charter school information Handbook, fifth edition, published by the Colorado Department of Education. http://www.lps.k12.co.us/Policies/docs/lbd-r.htm

Littleton Public Schools Regulation Policy Name Adoption Revised The following excerpt is taken from the Colorado Charter School Information Handbook , fifth edition, published by the Colorado Department of Education. Under Colorado law, a charter school is not a separate legal entity independent of the School District, but rather is a public school defined uniquely by a charter and partially autonomous while remaining within the School District. The approved charter application and accompanying agreements are the charter which serve as a contract between the charter school and the local Board of Education. The following procedures are intended to promote cooperation and collaboration between the District and the applicant, and to encourage the efficient processing of the application. Application Procedures A charter school applicant(s) shall meet with appropriate District administrators early in the process of developing a proposal. Such meetings may allow the applicant(s) an opportunity to discuss the charter school process, including whether the needs being expressed for a charter school can be met by existing or new programs within the District, clarifying questions regarding regulations and procedures, and the responsibilities associated with opening a charter school. In the charter process, appropriate District administrators may advise the applicant(s) about educational, financial, and other requirements. However, the preparation of the charter school application remains the responsibility of the applicant(s).

8. GreatSchools.net K-12 Schools In California, Arizona, Texas And Nationwide private and charter schools nationwide. school information by state Alabama (AL), Alaska (AK), Arizona (AZ), Arkansas (AR), California (CA), colorado (CO http://www.greatschools.net/

School information for public, private and charter schools nationwide GreatSchools.net is your objective source of school information on elementary, middle and high schools. A nonprofit organization, GreatSchools.net provides information about public, private and charter schools in all 50 states and detailed school profiles for California Arizona Texas Florida and Washington Our free online guide helps you: Find your ideal school Track your school's performance Get your school's profile Get tips to help your child succeed Compare schools Stay informed with free newsletters -Select state- Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington Washington, D.C. West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS ABOUT US ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PRINCIPALS ... SITE MAP GreatSchools.net

9. Colorado Charter Schools Index Page Introduction; colorado charter schools Act; information Packet for People Writing a charter Application PDF; Guidebook for Starting a charter school - PDF; FAQ http://www.cde.state.co.us/index_charter.htm

The Colorado Department of Education uses a JavaScript Image Rollover effect as a visual enhancement. It is not necessary for the navigation of our site. 201 East Colfax Avenue, Room 402 Denver Colorado 80203 Fax: 303.866.6637 Denise Mund, Senior Consultant Phone: 303.866.6740 Nita Lightfoot, Administrative Assistant Phone: 303.866.6771 Merlin Holmes, Consultant Phone: 303.866.6864 General Information Introduction Colorado Charter Schools Act Information Packet for People Writing a Charter Application PDF Guidebook for Starting a Charter School PDF FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions Colorado Charter Schools Colorado Charter Schools List Pupil Membership PDF School Accountability Reports Notable Accomplishments of Colorado's Charter Schools Technical Assistance 2004 Legislative Summary PDF Colorado Charter Schools Best Practices Guidebook Federal Charter School Program Non-Regulatory Guidance PDF Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) PDF Waivers Letter from Assistant Commissioner PDF Example Letter for School Districts PDF Applying Federal Civil Rights Laws to Public Charter Schools Consolidated Federal Programs: Questions and Answers 2003 Revised Administrative Policy on Charter Schools PDF Charter Schools and Finance Issues FAQ PDF Charter School Grants Charter School Grant Calendar PDF Memo regarding important changes to the Public Charter School Grant Program PDF Startup and Implementation Grant RFPs Dissemination Grant RFP Startup and Implementation Grant Funding Awards Charter Schools and Special Education CDE Publications

10. Rocky Mountain Deaf School A charter school in colorado is a public school operated by a group of parents, teachers and/or For more information, contact Director Priscilla Gutierrez; 303 9845741 tty http://www.colorado.edu/CDSS/MSD

The Magnet School of the Deaf has been renamed. Our new name is the Rocky Mountain Deaf School. RMDS provides a bilingual education for Deaf Children. Being visually oriented makes English seem like a foreign language for Deaf children. Since American Sign Language is a visual language, it's a Deaf child's natural language. It provides a child with a rich language foundation to think, learn, and play. American Sign Language, or ASL, provides your child access to the word of communication. But teaching your Deaf child English is also important. In addition to being your child's natural language, ASL is a stepping-stone into learning English. Having a solid first language helps English make sense. The Rocky Mountain Deaf School emphasizes access to communication, academics, and English literacy. The Benefits of a charter schoo l The Rocky Mountain Deaf School was developed by parents, the Deaf community, and educational professionals who saw the need for a school that acknowledges a bilingual education as essential to learning. We welcome involvement and input from both Deaf and hard of hearing individuals. Our School Board reflects this philosophy.

11. Colorado Schools - CO Elementary, Middle And High School Information Welcome to Greatschools.net colorado, your objective source of elementary, middle and high school information for public, private and charter schools. http://www.greatschools.net/modperl/go/CO

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12. Charter Schoo Information Packet our schools serve children; C) Rigorous Accountability Measures that tie the accreditation of school. districts to high student achievement. coloradocharter schoolInformationPacketcolorado Department of Education Office of Special state.co.us coloradocharter schoolInformationPacketThe colorado charter schools Act http://www.cde.state.co.us/cdechart/download/chinfopak.pdf

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14. About Charter Schools From The Center For Education Reform understand their rights under No Child Left Behind (NCLB), the Parent information Resource Center colorado charter school Legislation, Laws, schools Websites. http://edreform.com/charter_schools/

About Charter Schools from the Center for Education Reform Newswire - February 3, 2004 Choice Opponents, Step Aside ... Connecticut's Choice Proposal ... Award-Winning Charters ... Show of Strength in Mississippi ... Auto-Pilot ... Charter Voice on CA Board ... Building Excellent Schools Spare the School, Despoil the Child New York Post Editorial , January 30, 2004 "Because Reisenbach is a charter school, not a traditional public school, something can be done about its chronic and abysmal failures: It can be shut. SUNY trustees were asked to do just that. Instead, they punted." Newswire - January 27, 2004 A Bridge to a Charter School: City Offers Campus Space in Return for Assistance By Justin Blum , Washington Post , January 25, 2004 "What we're seeing now is a recognition that the District itself cannot handle . . . everything it needs to do by itself in a centralized way," said Jeanne Allen of the Center for Education Reform, a Washington-based group that supports charter schools. Charter Schools Highlights : As of January 2003, nearly 2,700 charter schools are operating in 36 states and the District of Columbia, serving over 684,000 students.

15. All About Charter Schools InColorado: Charter Legislation And Law, Charter Schoo Conference, sponsored by the colorado League of charter schools, offers information, networking, and learning opportunities for charter school staff, board http://edreform.com/charter_schools/states/colorado.htm

Charter Schools in Colorado Law: Passed in 1993 Rank : 9th strongest of the nation's 40 charter laws CER Grade : B Schools Students UPCOMING EVENTS October 9-10, 2003, Denver, CO: Tenth Annual Colorado Charter Schools Conference , sponsored by the Colorado League of Charter Schools, offers information, networking, and learning opportunities for charter school staff, board members and individuals interested in charter schools and the charter school movement. For more information contact the Colorado League of Charter Schools at 303-989-5356, website: http://www.coloradoleague.org/ DEVELOPMENTS: GOOD INVESTMENT: In 1999 the Core Knowledge Charter School, located outside Denver, became what many experts say is the first charter school in the country to be rated by Standard and Poor's, a stamp of approval of sorts for investors. CER Newswire, July 14, 1999 MONEY MATTERS: In 1998, Colorado expanded the list of eligible beneficiaries of the new Colorado Education and Cultural Facilities Authority to include organizations with "an educational program pursuant to a charter from a school district." In 1999 Colorado also gave charter schools direct access to bonds at a public rate by defining charters as a "governmental agency." The Colorado Department of Education has also recommended that the legislature provide institutions of higher education specific authority to construct associated charter schools with their capital funds.

16. Colorado League Of Charter Schools important bills have passed the colorado legislature one makes important changes to current charter school Law. Please fill out a school Contact information http://www.coloradoleague.org/

The Colorado League of Charter Schools serves and supports existing Colorado charter schools and groups or individuals wishing to start a charter school in Colorado. The League has a commitment to both individual charter schools, as well as the movement as a whole. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REMINDERS: Alternative Charter Authorizing Comes to Colorado!! Two important bills have passed the Colorado legislature - one creates a State Charter School Institute and the other makes important changes to current Charter School Law. Click here for more details For detailed summaries of important charter school legislation passed click here NEW !! For a full legislative summary of all K-12 legislation introduced, click here Reminder: Please fill out a School Contact Information form and send it back to the League to receive updated information and news! var MenuLinkedBy='AllWebMenus [2]', awmBN='508'; awmAltUrl='';

17. Colorado League Of Charter Schools members of the charter school community in colorado. current legal issues applicable to charter schools, to consider For further information about how to apply http://www.coloradoleague.org/advocacy_program.html

Legislative Advocacy Nina Lopez. New!! Summary of HB 1397: Concerning the Financing of Public Schools Summary of HB 1362: Creating the State Charter School Institute ... Summary of HB 1433: Longitudinal Growth Bill Public Relations The Public Relations Program For further information regarding legislative efforts or public relations, contact Nina Lopez, Public Affairs Director, at 303.989.5356 ext. 20 or nina@coloradoleague.org Legal Advocacy Thanks to a grant from For further information about how to apply for legal assistance or if you have general questions regarding the Legal Advocacy program, contact Jerry Percy, Legal Advocacy Director, at 303.989.5356 ext. 13 or jerry@coloradoleague.org var MenuLinkedBy='AllWebMenus [2]', awmBN='508'; awmAltUrl='';

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