Washington Charter School Resource Center (washington, DC 8/17/04) charter schools are helping thousands of More data and information on charter schools is available at www.edreform.com. http://www.wacharterschools.org/involved/archivedletters/2004-08-17.htm
Extractions: Tuesday afternoon, August 17, 2004 Dear Friends, Today's New York Times published a story about a teachers' union analysis of 4th grade test score data from the 2003 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). The story was picked up by some WA newspapers, including the Seattle Post-Intelligencer and the Tacoma News Tribune. Other WA newspapers will undoubtedly publish the story tomorrow. Web links to today's articles are below, FYI. In 2003 NAEP tested less than 1% of students attending charter public schools in just 7 of the 40 states authorizing charter schools. TODAY'S "FINDING": Today's "finding": the test scores of students attending charter schools in those 7 states, on average, were "performing about half a year behind students in other public schools in both reading and math." THE POLITICAL CHARACTERIZATION: This finding was then characterized in the context of the current Presidential election as a "blow to supporters of the charter school movement, including the Bush Administration."
Charter Schools Development Center the District of Columbia, and washington, DC, with charter schools. In addition to information on our website on charter school finance, http://www.cacharterschools.org/faqs.html
Extractions: The charter school reform concept is part of a larger policy effort to fundamentally alter the structure of the public education system in an effort to (1) provide quality public education choices for families, (2) enable change-oriented educators to establish and operate new, innovative schools, and (3) provide increased competition within the public education sector. It's the competitive aspect of the charter concept that makes it controversial and also powerful. The charter school reform concept was largely developed by Ted Kolderie, a public policy expert at the Center for Policy Studies in St. Paul, Minnesota. Return to the top.
Kettle Falls Middle School In Kettle Falls, Washington/WA - School Tree This page provides information about demographics, enrollment, teachers, special programs, charter. Kettle Falls Middle school IS NOT a charter school. http://washington.schooltree.org/public/Kettle-Falls-Middle-092618.html
Republic Elementary School In Republic, Washington/WA - School Tree This page provides information about demographics, enrollment, teachers, special programs, charter. Republic Elementary school IS NOT a charter school. http://washington.schooltree.org/public/Republic-Elementary-093260.html
Extractions: home search schools school agency rankings town / county rankings ... District Of Columbia > Roots Public Charter School Roots Public Charter School 15 Kenedy St, Nw, Washington, DC 20011 - Map tel: (202)882-8073 Do you know this school's website? Input here! School Overview: Roots Public Charter School School Level Primary school School Type Regular (non-vocational) school / Charter School Grades Offered Grades KG - 8 Location of School Large City County District Of Columbia County, DC Total Students 57 students % Male / % Female Total Classroom Teachers n/a Students by Grade Kind - 8 students Grade 1 - 9 students Grade 2 - 8 students Grade 3 - 7 students Grade 4 - 9 students Grade 5 - 7 students Grade 6 - 5 students Grade 7 - 4 students This School (DC) School Average Teacher : Student Ratio n/a n/a Students by Ethnicity This School (DC) School Average % American Indian % Asian % Hispanic % Black % White Additional Student Information This School (DC) School Average % Eligible for Free Lunch % Eligible for Reduced Lunch % Migrant Students Enrolled School Test Scores: (DC) School Report Cards Student Test Scores View Education Department Test Scores School Agency: School Agency Name Roots Public Charter School Agy This School's Agency (DC) Agency Average Number of School Managed Number of Students Managed 57 students 67,522 students
Extractions: home search schools school agency rankings town / county rankings ... District Of Columbia > Options Public Charter School Options Public Charter School 800 Third St, Ne, Washington, DC 20002 - Map tel: (202)547-1028 Do you know this school's website? Input here! School Overview: Options Public Charter School School Level Middle school School Type Regular (non-vocational) school / Charter School Grades Offered Grades 5 - 8 Location of School Large City County District Of Columbia County, DC Total Students 147 students % Male / % Female Total Classroom Teachers n/a Students by Grade Grade 5 - 13 students Grade 6 - 30 students Grade 7 - 56 students Grade 8 - 48 students This School (DC) School Average Teacher : Student Ratio n/a n/a Students by Ethnicity This School (DC) School Average % American Indian % Asian % Hispanic % Black % White Additional Student Information This School (DC) School Average % Eligible for Free Lunch % Eligible for Reduced Lunch % Migrant Students Enrolled School Test Scores: (DC) School Report Cards Student Test Scores View Education Department Test Scores School Agency: School Agency Name Options Public Charter School Agy This School's Agency (DC) Agency Average Number of School Managed Number of Students Managed 147 students 67,522 students
Charter Schools school choice programs in washington, Dayton, Cleveland, and Milwaukee. Top schools information and resources for charter school founders and for http://www.teach-nology.com/currenttrends/school_choice/charter_schools/
Extractions: Curriculum Lesson Plans Organizers Rubrics ... 4Choice - A workable school choice plan - Common sense School Choice objectives, International Test Scores, John Gatto's shocking origins of public education, links to simple model legislation. About Charter Schools - The Center for Education Reform tracks charter school grassroots efforts, legislation and laws, research, and how charter schools are improving academic standards and educational choices for students and parents. Academic Choices - YES; Vouchers - NO - Vouchers are a bad School Choice delivery system similar to standing in line for food stamps, or filing a tax return. - Argues against any interference by government in education. Center for Education Reform - Advocacy, statistics, resources and guidance on education reform issues and action at the school, district, state and national levels, from School Choice, charter schools, and educational entrepreneurialism to high academic standards, teacher professionalism and local control. Charter School Law - A collection of charter school resources useful to those in or affected by the charter school movement.
EdPolicy.org State Information - Washington Access education policy and teacher quality information at the national, regional, washington state lawmakers pass charterschool bill that governor is http://www.edpolicy.org/states/wa.php
Welcome To Bridges4kids.org! information on charter schools can be found at http//www.charterschools.org. That s what makes the SEED Public charter school of washington, http://www.bridges4kids.org/Charter-Private.html
Extractions: Early On Lead Poisoning Positive Behavior Support No Child Left Behind ... LDA of Michigan Where to find help for a child in Michigan Anywhere in the U.S. , or Canada What's New? Help Text Menu ... Translate Last Updated: Charter Private , and Alternative Schools Begin by choosing a section below: Click here to submit a school to our list Articles Related to Charter , Alternative News About Vouchers Michigan Charter School Information Private School Review This website lets you find free, detailed profiles of private schools and their surrounding communities. Use the tables to browse schools in each state. You can also use the different forms to find nearby private schools, or housing data about areas in your state! Full Text of Michigan Rules and Regulations Governing Private Schools and Home Schools - click here Search for a private school in your area - click here Year 2004 Tax Benefits for Parents of Children with Disabilities
Charter School - St. Coletta Of Greater Washington St. Coletta Special Education Public charter school. New Facility in DC After we receive the information someone will contact you for a tour and an http://www.stcoletta.org/charterschool/
Extractions: In September 2006 St. Coletta plans to open a special education public charter school at 19th Street and Independence Avenue SE in the District of Columbia. The new school will be a 99,000 square foot, state of the art facility designed by world-renowned architect, Michael Graves. The school will serve students with mental retardation, autism and multiple disabilities, making it one of only a handful of charter schools in the nation serving this population. Students served will be three to twenty-two years of age and must be diagnosed with mental retardation, autism or multiple disabilities. They may also have the following secondary disabling conditions: speech language disorders, vision or hearing impairments, orthopedic impairments, health impairments and behavior disorders. The program of services The basic program at St. Coletta includes: functional academics, skills of daily living, community based instruction, adaptive physical education, arts education, computer skills and vocational training. Students earn a certificate of IEP completion upon graduation. The therapies offered are: speech/language therapy (including augmentative communication) occupational therapy physical therapy music and art therapy hydrotherapy assistive technology counseling behavior management vision therapy
Charter.qxd For information on other state laws, see the national charterschool site The charter school Roadmap, US Department of Education, washington, DC, http://www.pacificresearch.org/pub/sab/educat/expanding_charter/appc.html
Extractions: Resources and Bibliography Charter School Statutes and Web Sites for States Leading the Field (Strong Laws) Listed here are web sites for states with the strongest charter laws. In several instances, the state laws and regulations are available from a state’s charter-resource center (web site listed). For information on other state laws, see the national charter-school site (select "state information and contacts," then select the state for which information is needed). State/Year Passed Bill Number Web Site AZ/1994 15-181 et seq. http://www.azleg.state.az.us/ars/15/181.htm MI/1993 Various http://charter.ehhs.cmich.edu/html/chart.html (Michigan Charter Resource Center) CA/1992 Ed Code 47600 et seq. http://www.csus.edu/ier/charter/charteract.html CSU Institute for School Reform (original 1992 law with 1998 amendments) DC/1996 12A-31-101 et seq. http://www.dccope.org
School Information System: Washington State Charter School Battle washington State charter school Battle. Sam Dillon. In Seattle, at a recent debate on charter schools at the University of washington, sparring was intense http://www.schoolinfosystem.org/archives/2004/10/washington_stat.php
Extractions: Education: Investing in our Future Click to Support this Site! Main Sam Dillon In Seattle, at a recent debate on charter schools at the University of Washington, sparring was intense. "How long do I have to allow my kids to go to the public schools?" asked Henterson S. Carlisle, a teacher whose two children attend his school in the Seattle public system. "At what point can African-American kids who are suffering in the public system have some different options?" A few minutes later in the same debate, Catherine Ahl, president of a school board on the Kitsap Peninsula west of Seattle and an officer of the Washington League of Women Voters, argued that charter schools, which are run by private boards rather than publicly elected ones, "take away citizens' rights to oversee the spending of tax dollars." "We shouldn't divert funds to create a separate, private school system," Ms. Ahl said. In a somewhat related article, Milwaukee School District residents are near their annual voucher cap (15% of district students). Sarah Carr takes a look at the politics, both locally and from the Governor.
Extractions: See More SASS Departments and Services: - GWired Front Page - Undergraduate Admissions - Career Center - CLLC - Colonials Athletics - Community Service - Counseling Center - Dean of Students - Dining Services - Disability Support Services - Financial Assistance - Greek Affairs - International Students - Marvin Center - Mount Vernon Campus Life - Multicultural Services - Parent Services - ResNet - Student Activities Center - Student Health - University Police GW TRAILS Colonial Inauguration Office of Community Service Spirit Programs ... Home OCS DC Reads Site Contact Information To secure employment as a Federal Work-Study tutor you must be hired by one of the below agencies, or by contacting the agency directly. When seeking employment from a tutoring agency please have access to your EAF and your schedule. After being hired you will complete I-9 (Career Center) and provide a copy to your employer. The DC Reads Office exists to maintain partnerships between tutoring programs and the University, manage all DC Reads tutor payroll, and serve as a resource to DC Reads tutors throughout their experience with this program.
Service Learning: Charter Schools The Center provides information about charter schools, school choice, Study of charter schools.washington, DC US Department of Education, 2000. http://www.servicelearning.org/resources/quick_guides/charter_schools/
Extractions: Many charter schools have been developed that include service-learning in their mission, as a primary instructional strategy to improve student performance (see City on a Hill Charter School in Boston - http://www.cityonahill.org/ Service-learning programs and charter schools both feature: The following sources will provide you with more facts regarding the creation, administration, and success of charter schools across the nation as well as state specific information. Web Resources The Center for Education Reform http://www.edreform.com
Research - Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation washington charter school Research Center Contents include information on charters and their sponsors, the application process, how proposals are http://www.gatesfoundation.org/Education/ResearchAndEvaluation/Research/SchoolCh
Extractions: If Wn Then on error resume next ieF4 = False ieF5 = False ieF6 = False ieF4 = IsObject(CreateObject("ShockwaveFlash.ShockwaveFlash.4")) ieF5 = IsObject(CreateObject("ShockwaveFlash.ShockwaveFlash.5")) ieF6 = IsObject(CreateObject("ShockwaveFlash.ShockwaveFlash.6")) End if Home Education Research and Evaluation Research ... Grantee Profiles School Choice How can systems of choice be designed to serve all young people fairly and effectively? Research findings allow the foundation, grantees, educators, and decision-makers to refine their collective effort to reform high schools across the country. Browse the list of research finding below, or download the entire list of research findings as a PDF (48 KB). This collection of essays offers insights into Europe and Canadaâs long experiences with publicly funded educational choice. The authors examine how other countries have structured and regulated choice systems to improve student achievement and help shape studentsâ civic values such as tolerance, civic cohesion, and democratic values such integration across class, religious, and racial lines. Part 1 presents case studies of choice systems in countries such as the Netherlands, United Kingdom, Belgium, Italy, Germany, France, and Canada. Part 2 offers critical comments and analyses on the case studies in Part I.
Charter Schools: A New Breed Of Public Schools Report 2, 1993 Background information on charter public schools and the public school redefinition charter schools Issues for NEA and its affiliates. washington, DC. http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/issues/envrnmnt/go/93-2refs.htm
Extractions: Pathways home page Contents Previous section Next section Amsler, M. (1992). Charter schools. Policy Briefs, #19. San Francisco, CA: Far West Laboratory for Educational Research and Development. Ashford, E. (1992, May 26). Charter schools: Rough going in Minnesota. School Board News, 12 Astrup, R.E. (1992, September 23). Charter schools: A dissenting voice. Education Week, 12 Bradley, A. (1992, November 18). Reforming Philadelphia's high schools from within. Education Week, 12 Budde, R. Education by charter: Restructuring school districts. Budde, R. (1989, March). Education by charter. Phil Delta Kappan, 79 Citizens League. (1988, November). Chartered schools = choices for educators + quality for all students. Minneapolis, MN. (1992, February 23). Real reform begins with chartered schools. The Detroit News, Durenberger, D. (1993, February 12). Background information on charter public schools and the public school redefinition act of 1993. Minneapolis, MN.
NCSC - National Charter School Clearinghouse Missouri charter schools information Center school Listings Scroll down to view list. Montana washington washington charter Public schools http://www.nationalcharterschoolclearinghouse.net/mod.php?mod=userpage&menu=911&
State Charter School Links charter schools information Center The Learning Exchange. Nebraska washington. washington charter school Resource Center University of washington http://www.aale.org/charters/_stateCSlinks.htm
Extractions: AALE Home charters About AALE Charters Staff ... Contact Arizona Arizona Charter School Association Arizona Regional Resource Center California California Network of Education Charters Charter Schools Development Center Pacific Research Institute Colorado Colorado League of Charter Schools Connecticut Connecticut Center for School Change Delaware Delaware Charter Schools Network District of Columbia D.C. Public Charter School Resource Center Friends of Choice in Urban Schools (FOCUS) DC Public Charter School Cooperative Apple Tree Institute for Education Innovation Florida Florida Charter School Resource Center Florida Consortium of Charter Schools Georgia Center for Education Policy Georgia Charter School Association Hawaii Hawaii Association of Charter Schools Hawaii Charter School Network U of Hawaii Charter School Resource Center Idaho Center for School Improvement, MS 1745 (Boise State University) Illinois Noble Street Charter School Leadership for Quality Education Indiana Charter School Resource Center of Indiana Iowa Iowa Department of Education Louisiana Association of Professional Educators of Louisiana Maine Maine Association for Charter Schools Maryland Maryland Charter School Network Center for Education Reform (Maryland coordinator) Massachusetts Massachusetts Charter School Resource Center Massachusetts Charter School Association Michigan Michigan Association of Public School Academies National Charter School Development and Performance Institute Mackinac Center for Public Policy Minnesota Minnesota Association of Charter Schools Minnesota Charter School Resource Center Missouri
Extractions: WASHINGTON CHARTER SCHOOLS: Washington Charter School initiatives failed public votes by slim margins in both 1996 and 2000. This past spring, 2003, the concept of charter schools finally gained legislative support in both the State Senate and the State House of Representatives. Legislation has been readied for a final vote only to be delayed by state-wide economic concerns and special attention being focused on Boeing the budget. After concluding the regular legislative session and a special legislative session this spring, House Speaker, Frank Chopp, failed to bring the legislation to the House floor for a final vote, twice. Washington State House of Representative and Senate leaders are ready to vote in favor of approving Washington charter school legislation. Supportive votes for Washington charter schools are there and ready to be counted. As it has been before, it is only a matter of time before Washington charter school legislation is approved.
