1. Charter Schools Maryland's Public Charter Schools, Charter Schools A vision of promise for innovation and the reform of the public school experience http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/MSDE/programs/charter_schools/

var NoOffFirstLineMenus=16; MSDE Home Programs Overview ARRA ... 21st Century Learning Centers Programs Programs Charter Schools Charter Schools Overview "A vision of promise for innovation and the reform of the public school experience" Charter Schools offer Maryland's families and students a choice in educational opportunities and experiences. They are public schools free to any student that chooses to attend programs that are designed to offer a personalized environment and unique experiences. "Charter Schools were developed with a promise of offering public school innovation and reform by using a combination of freedom and accountability from the constructs of state laws and school district policies. They run independently from school districts and can make important decisions on how to teach, how to spend their funds, how to structure and design the school and who they can hire to best fit their needs. These autonomies are what make Charter Schools different." (USDOE- NCLB) Public Schools of Choice: The Charter Schools of Maryland (DVD) In Focus National Charter School News Office of School Innovations - Updates Upcoming national conferences and workshops 2010 CS Principal's Institute Highlights ... Best Practices Charter Schools Recognized by MSDE Maryland Charter School Law - Highlights The State Law: Allows new start up schools and existing public school to become charter schools Does not limit the number of charter schools for the state or any LEA Identifies local board of education as the primary authorizer of charter schools

2. Parent Power! Helping You Make Sense Of Schooling Today: 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. http://www.edreform.com/charter_schools/

Helping you make sense of schooling today HOME EDUCATION 101 ISSUES Charters School Choice Curriculum Standards ... Join is provided by The Center for Education Reform Fax: 301-986-1826 www.edreform.com var addthis_pub="edreform"; Charter schools are innovative, public schools designed by educators, parents or civic leaders that are open by choice, accountable for results, and free from most rules and regulations governing conventional public schools. Today, over 4,000 charter schools serve more than a million children in forty states plus the District of Columbia. Charter Schools 101 What is a charter school? What states have charter laws? What states have charter schools? What are cyber and virtual charter schools? ... How are charter schools doing? A look at the latest on student academic achievement in charter schools. Link here for some more Quick Facts About Charter Schools Find A Charter School Find a Charter School National Online Charter School Directory to search for schools by name, grades served, program details and address. Toolkit: How to Start a Charter School School Spotlights One Parent's Perspective: How a charter school changed everything for my son Working together for the community Urban charter closes the achievement gap var addthis_pub="edreform";

3. Parent Power! Helping You Make Sense Of Schooling Today: Charter Schools Charter schools are innovative, public schools designed by educators, parents or civic leaders that are open by choice, accountable for results, and free from most rules and http://edreform.com/charter_schools/

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4. Florida School Choice Charter Schools About Florida's Charter Schools. Charter schools are public schools of choice. They are very popular—and among the fastest growing school choice options in http://www.floridaschoolchoice.org/Information/Charter_Schools/

Return to Normal View Florida Department of Education Custom Search Private Schools McKay Schools FTC Schools Charter Schools School Choice Home Skip Navigation Printer Friendly Charter Schools Home Contact Us Links for Parents Charter School FAQs School Choice Resources Enrolling in a Charter School Enrolling in a Charter School (Spanish) ... View Map of Charter Schools Charter School Reference Charter Forms Referenced in Rule Charter School Newsletters New Applicants Governance Training ... Charter Events Calendar Charter Schools Program Grant General Information and Forms CSP Newsletters Authorizers Authorizer Resources Office of Grants Management Capital Outlay Funding Revenue Estimating Worksheet ... Archived Reports Directories Charter Schools Directory District Contacts Closed Charter Schools (PDF) Charter Schools About Florida's Charter Schools Charter schools are public schools of choice. They are very popular—and among the fastest growing school choice options in Florida. Charter schools are largely free to innovate, and often provide more effective programs and choice to diverse groups of students. Since 1996, the number of charter schools in Florida has grown to over 400 in 2010. Charter school student enrollment has grown well over 137,000 students.

5. Charter Schools - News - Times Topics - The New York Times News about charter schools. Commentary and archival information about charter schools from The New York Times. http://topics.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/subjects/c/charter_schools/i

6. Charter Schools USA Charter Schools USA (CSUSA) is one of the largest providers of charter school management services in the nation. We successfully manage private and municipal public school http://www.charterschoolsusa.com/

-All Schools- Aventura Bonita Springs Canoe Creek (St. Cloud) Cape Coral Coral Springs Coweta Downtown Miami Duval Charter Four Corners Gateway Gateway High Hollywood Keys Gate Keys Gate High North Broward PM Wells (Kissimmee) Renaissance (Miami) Renaissance (St. Lucie) Six Mile -FL Schools- Aventura Bonita Springs Canoe Creek (St. Cloud) Cape Coral Coral Springs Downtown Miami Four Corners Gateway Gateway High Hollywood Keys Gate Keys Gate High North Broward PM Wells (Kissimmee) Renaissance (Duval) Renaissance (Miami) Renaissance (St. Lucie) Six Mile -GA Schools- Coweta Charter schools are part of a sweeping educational reform that offers alternatives for parents and students and places the highest priority on providing a better education. Charter schools are funded much like a public school, but each charter school is governed privately. Unlike traditional public schools, every charter school must demonstrate success, or it will lose its charter. Charter schools can be managed by municipalities, private companies or individuals. //new pausescroller(name_of_message_array, CSS_ID, CSS_classname, pause_in_miliseconds, scroll speed) new pausescroller(pausecontent, "newsTicker", "someclass", 10000, 25)

7. Charter Schools. ERIC Digest Provides full-text 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).

8. Charter School - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia Charter schools in the United States are primary or secondary schools that receive public money (and like other schools, may also receive private donations) but are not subject http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charter_school

Charter school From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation search For the school in the London Borough of Southwark, see The Charter School Charter schools in the United States are primary or secondary schools that receive public money (and like other schools, may also receive private donations) but are not subject to some of the rules, regulations, and statutes that apply to other public schools in exchange for some type of accountability for producing certain results, which are set forth in each school's charter Charter schools are opened and attended by choice. While charter schools provide an alternative to other public schools, they are part of the public education system and are not allowed to charge tuition. Where enrollment in a charter school is over subscribed, admission is frequently allocated by lottery-based admissions. In a 2008 survey of charter schools, 59% of the schools reported that they had a waiting list, averaging 198 students. Some charter schools provide a curriculum that specializes in a certain field—e.g., arts and mathematics. Others attempt to provide a better and more efficient general education than nearby public schools. Some charter schools are founded by teachers, parents, or activists who feel restricted by traditional public schools.

9. CPS Schools, Charter Schools Charter Schools. In 1997, the Ohio Legislature passed a law allowing charter schools to operate in Ohio. Since then, the number of charter schools — also called community http://www.cps-k12.org/schools/charter/charter.htm

Home Schools Academics Facilities Master Plan ... Offices Search Administration Board of Education Community Engagement Customer Help Center ... Student Opportunities Charter Schools The large number of local charter schools can present a confusing picture of public education in Cincinnati and can raise questions for parents about which schools will best serve their children. Most charter schools are relatively new, with limited experience in the field of public education and often are unproven in terms of how they educate students. Overall, Cincinnati Public Schools' students score higher on state tests than students in charter schools, and CPS hires teachers with better qualifications and more experience than the charter schools. CPS students have the advantage of attending schools within an established district, with highly qualified teachers and an honored history and tradition. Charter schools are public schools, but most of them operate outside the control of the local school district. Charter schools are not held accountable to all the state and federal education laws that traditional public schools must follow. As a public school, a charter school may not discriminate in their student enrollment, cannot teach religion and cannot charge tuition. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about charter schools: How well do charter schools perform overall compared to Cincinnati Public Schools?

10. National Charter Schools Institute Provides information and training for those starting and operating charter schools. http://www.nationalcharterschools.org/

11. US Charter Schools Home, US Charter Schools The US Charter Schools Web site is a place where charter school developers, authorizers, and operators can meet, exchange ideas, and access a valuable resource library. The http://www.uscharterschools.org/pub/uscs_docs/index.htm

Login Register Advanced What are charter schools? Charter schools are innovative public schools providing choices for families and greater accountability for results. learn about the movement find info about your state start a charter school Primers on Implementing Special Education in Charter Schools Resources to facilitate the successful inclusion of students with disabilities in charter schools. Successful Charter Schools Guide Elements of effective charter schools and stories of eight successful charter schools Just for Parents Valuable information for parents seeking to learn more about charter schools. Resource Update Monthly highlights of charter school resources in the areas of finance, facilities, governance, management, accountability, and policy. Calendar Charter Schools Job Board Home Overview ... Resources See our and helpful details about this site

12. US Charter Schools Overview Page, : Pub US Charter Schools Overview Page Over one million students are enrolled in more than 3,500 schools in 40 states plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico this year. http://www.uscharterschools.org/pub/uscs_docs/o/index.htm

Home Login Register Advanced In This Section Overview History Charter Laws Just For Parents ... About this Site Over one million students are enrolled in more than 3,500 schools in 40 states plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico this year. Overview Charter schools are nonsectarian public schools of choice that operate with freedom from many of the regulations that apply to traditional public schools. The "charter" establishing each such school is a performance contract detailing the school's mission, program, goals, students served, methods of assessment, and ways to measure success. The length of time for which charters are granted varies, but most are granted for 3-5 years. At the end of the term, the entity granting the charter may renew the school's contract. Charter schools are accountable to their sponsor usually a state or local school board to produce positive academic results and adhere to the charter contract. The basic concept of charter schools is that they exercise increased autonomy in return for this accountability. They are accountable for both academic results and fiscal practices to several groups: the sponsor that grants them, the parents who choose them, and the public that funds them. For the legal definition of a charter school in a particular state, consult that state's charter school law through our

13. Department Of Education Charter Schools THIS PAGE PROVIDES AN OVERVIEW OF CHARTER SCHOOLS. For information, forms and model bylaws and policies, including budget and Title IX http://www.doe.nv.gov/SD_CharterSchools.htm

var ace_path = ''; x i Charter Schools THIS PAGE PROVIDES AN OVERVIEW OF CHARTER SCHOOLS. For information, forms and model bylaws and policies, including budget and Title IX Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Policy, please click on the link below: Forms and Documents For a list of Nevada Charter Schools , click the links below: Charter School Directory ( word pdf Closed Charter Schools (pdf) *Nevada does not have a cap on the number of charter schools permitted to operate under state law. Contacts: Tom McCormack Charter School Consultant Phone: 775-687-9149 Email: tmccormack@doe.nv.gov Charter schools are public elementary, middle or secondary schools that are relatively autonomous schools of choice. They operate under a charter, or contract, issued by a public entity such as a local school district or State Board of Education. Individual states determine in their charter school legislation which rules must be adhered to, which rules may be waived, and which procedures must be followed to obtain a charter. In return for their autonomy, charter schools are held accountable for student performance: If the goals of the school set forth in the charter are not reached, the school’s charter may be revoked or not renewed. The primary consideration of the Nevada Legislature in enacting legislation to authorize charter schools is to serve the best interests of all pupils, including pupils who may be at risk. The intention of the legislature is to provide:

14. Mastery Learning High School Writing Curriculum For Student Achievement. Mastery Information and resources for charter school founders and for general educational improvement. http://www.topschools.com/

Middle School Writing Curriculum for Sentence Mastery and Expressive Power How to Become a Highly Effective Teacher Social Promotion...or Program Accountability? High School Writing Curriculum for Sentence Mastery and Expressive Power ... Saari CV Dr. Bruce Saari E Mail address: saari@topschools.com

15. Schools Directory of charter schools in North Carolina. NOTE Various file formats are used on this page that may require download. http://www.ncpublicschools.org/charterschools/schools/

16. US Charter Schools Home Resources, how to start and run a charter school, contact information, and profiles of schools. http://www.uscharterschools.org/

17. MAPSA Formed by a grassroots coalition of charter school leaders and supporters to represent their interests and serve as their united voice. http://www.charterschools.org/

Press Room Jobs Classifieds Contact Us ... Login Search Home About Us Overview Join MAPSA ... Upcoming Events Aug 24 2010 - Mar 04 2011 MI-LIFE Cohort 4 Charter Prep Budget Training Charter Prep Operations Training More Events ... For Parents Blog From the Battlefield to the Classroom!! From the Battlefield to the Classroom!! Created on: Lansing Charter School Gives Back ... Created on: Home MAPSA Bulletins Weekly Update - November 8, 2010 November 8, 2010 Good Things Happening in Our Schools: The fifth grade students in Mr. Greg Majewski's classroom participated in a SKYPE debate... Release: Outstanding Education Leaders Recognized Transforming Election is Big Win for Education Reform in Michigan November 3, 2010 Transforming Election is Big Win for Education Reform in Michigan Nearly 2/3 of legislators will be new to their office, education activists will be busy to orient... Weekly Update - November 1, 2010 November 1, 2010 Good Things Happening in Our Schools: Arbor Academy Kindergarteners visited Kellogg Arena where 2400 kindergartners from 33 different schools learned fire safety... Weekly Update - October 25, 2010

18. Charter Schools: An Approach For Rural Education? ERIC Digest. Provides full-text access to the ERIC Digest of this name which examines charters schools in the rural setting. 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.

19. Atlanta Public Schools | Charter Schools Our schools provide a vibrant, high performing learning environment with excellent teachers, the latest technologies and practices, and innovative learning environments that http://www.atlantapublicschools.us/186110108171219307/site/default.asp

20. Center For Education Reform - Charter Connection Charter Schools 101. Answers to Charter School FAQs. Which states have charter laws (and which have no charter law)? How many charter schools are there, and where are they? http://www.edreform.com/Issues/Charter_Connection/

Home Press Box CER in the News Press Releases Newswire Library Daily Headlines Issues Charter Connection School Choice Curriculum Grading Schools ... ABCs of Teaching School Choices Charter Schools Choice Programs Get Connected Parents Education Reformers Policy Makers Educators ... Find Local Resources Get Active Get a Job Grassroots Action Upcoming Events From the States ... Charter Connection Charter Connection Charter Schools are one part of a five-part cure for fixing public education detailed in Mandate for Change , and a critical component in American schools' Race to the Top What is a charter school? Charter schools are... innovative public schools designed by educators, parents or civic leaders open and attended by choice free from most rules and regulations governing conventional public schools and accountable for results. Today, more than 5,000 charter schools serve more than 1.5 million children in 39 states and the District of Columbia. Find yours at www.yourcharterschool.com Charter Schools 101 Answers to Charter School FAQs.

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