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Charter Schools Home Page
Review a list of schools, links to national legislation and associations, CANEC announcements and membership instructions. Click here for more info on CANEC's 10th Annual california charter schools Conference
http://www.cde.ca.gov/charter
SRI International--Charter Schools Effectiveness
UCLA Charter School Study A Study of Ten California UCLA Charter School Study Table of Contents EXECUTIVE SUMMARY . Charter School Reform Overview . The Salience of California . The California Charter School Law . .11. california charter schools at a Glance
http://www.lao.ca.gov/sri_charter_schools_1297-part1.html

Extractions: Acknowledgments We wish to acknowledge the contributions of several individuals who provided valuable guidance and support for this study. Special thanks to Joel Schwartz at the Legislative Analyst's Office for his leadership and thoughtful feedback, and the members of the Charter Study Advisory Panel for their expert review. We would also like to thank Mark Kushner of Leadership High School, Elise Darwish of San Carlos Learning Center, and Henry Hurley of San Diego Unified School District for piloting and reviewing data collection instruments. Contents Introduction
CANEC Home Page
Support for the state's charter schools. Includes a list of charter schools, legislation and advocacy, Category Regional North America Education Organizations Registration for Teachers Saturday (March 29th) Grassroots Advocacy Training forParents, CANEC's 10th Annual california charter schools Conference, Click here
http://www.canec.org/
California Charter Schools
california charter schools. Topics Click here for a list of profiles ofcalifornia charter schools and groups developing charter schools.
http://www.canec.org/ccspage.html

Extractions: Click here for information about California's charter school law and for helpful links to other websites. List of Charter Schools Click here for a list of profiles of California charter schools and groups developing charter schools. If you are operating or developing a charter school, you can enter your school's profile by clicking here. You must first be registered and signed in to the interactive area to enter a profile for your school. If your school currently has a profile that you would like to edit, please contact the CANEC office at 650-654-6003. Interactive Map For a map of California with a list of charter schools in your area, please
US Charter Schools Website
Wednesday, 26, Charter School Development Workshop Start Smart - California.Thursday, 27, 2003 california charter schools Conference - California.
http://www.uscharterschools.org/cs/uscsp/cal/2
CALIFORNIA'S CHARTER SCHOOLS ACT OF 1992
california charter schools LEGISLATION. 199798 LEGISLATIVE SESSION.By Sue Burr. LEGISLATIVE PROCEDURE 1A Following is a summary
http://www.cacharterschools.org/news_5_13_97.html

Extractions: CALIFORNIA CHARTER SCHOOLS LEGISLATION 1997-98 LEGISLATIVE SESSION By Sue Burr LEGISLATIVE PROCEDURE 1A: Following is a summary of bills relatedto charter schools which have been introduced in the 1997 legislativesession. In order to be enacted this year, all bills must be passedout of their first policy committee by either April 25 ("fiscal"bills) or May 16 ("non-fiscal" bills); otherwise the bill isconsidered at "2-year bill" and cannot be considered again until nextJanuary AB 385 (Goldsmith) - Establishes a procedure whereby school districts (except for Los Angeles Unified) can declare themselves to be home rule districts. The procedure is analogous to the charter school petition process and provides that districts which follow the process will benefit from the "mega-waiver" provision in the charter school law, except that they are not exempted from statutes governing the organization of school boards or collective bargaining laws. The bill limits the number of home rule districts with annual budgets in excess of $100 million to five through the year 2001 and the total number of home rule districts to 20. STATUS: IN ASSEMBLY RULES COMMITTEE FOR INTERIM STUDY - 2 YEAR BILL
CSULA Charter Schools Study
The study, california charter schools Serving Low SES Students An Analysis ofthe Academic Performance Index, will be available beginning 10 am on the Web
http://www.calstatela.edu/univ/ppa/newsrel/chartereport3.htm

Extractions: Low Socio-Economic Status (Low-SES) Students Los Angeles, CA March 11, 2002 A California State University, Los Angeles study reveals that low-income, at-risk students are showing greater improvements in Californias charter schools than in their non-charter counterparts. The study, by Cal State L.A. education faculty membersprofessor Simeon P. Slovacek, and associate professor Antony J. Kunnanand doctoral student Hae-Jin Kim, analyzes three years of California's Academic Performance Index (API) data (1999, 2000, and 2001) for charter and non-charter schools, along with various charter school characteristics. Because socioeconomic status (SES) has a strong correlation with student performance on standardized tests, says Slovacek, the faculty made comparisons focusing on charter and non-charter schools serving free or reduced lunch-eligible studentsthat is, low-SES students. In general, the study shows that student achievement in Californias low-income charter schools is improving at a faster rate than in similar non-charter schools. This trend is even more pronounced for schools that serve higher percentages of low-SES students.
CER News Alert: Achievement Gains Found At California Charter Schools; Disadva
CER Press Alert. Achievement Gains Found at california charter schoolsDisadvantaged children benefit more from charter schools. (Washington
http://edreform.com/press/2002/cacharterstudy.htm

Extractions: Disadvantaged children benefit more from charter schools (Washington, DC 3/11/02) California charter schools are proving more effective in improving academic achievement for low income and at-risk students than their non-charter public school counter-parts according to a new study from California State University, Los Angeles. The findings from, "California Charter Schools Serving Low SES Students: An Analysis of the Academic Performance Index," include: In schools with at least 50 percent enrollment participating in the Free and Reduced Lunch program charter school students improved at a rate of 22 percent vs. the 19 percent of non-charter public schools.
All About Charter Schools In California: Charter Legislation And Law, Charter Sc
March 2729, 2003, Anaheim, CA Tenth Annual california charter schools Conference,sponsored by California Network of Educational Charters (CANEC).
http://edreform.com/charter_schools/states/california.htm

Extractions: Making Schools Work Better for All Children Charter Schools in California Law: Passed in 1992 Rank : 15th strongest of the nation's 40 charter laws CER Grade : B Schools Students WORK IN PROGRESS : A recently introduced bill by Assemblywoman Patricia C. Bates and supported by the state's charter schools and its association, CANEC, will expand the number of charter authorizers beyond the local school boards. New authorizers allowed under the new legislation would include state colleges and universities, mayors of large cities and non-profit organizations. If passed, the legislation will also counteract a law passed last year that imposed additional oversight and restrictions on the Golden State charters. Get more details in CER Newswire March 18, 2003.
Charter School Law - California Charter Schools Page
CharterSchooLaw.com's california charter schools Page. A collectionof resources for California charter school organizers, operators
http://charterschoolaw.com/california.htm
Charter School Law - State Charter School Resources
Network of Educational Charters California State University Institute for EducationReform The california charter schools Development Center Charter Schools
http://charterschoolaw.com/state-frame.htm
Charter Schools Home Page
(Mar 27 Mar 29) Tenth Annual california charter schools Conference Anaheim,Board Governance and Leadership Training Workshop 4 Institute Warren,
http://cmucso.org/
Evaluation Of California Charter Schools
Evaluation of california charter schools Dominic Brewer and Ron ZimmerNationwide, charter schools represent the fastest growing
http://www.rand.org/child/projects/charterschool.html

Extractions: Dominic Brewer and Ron Zimmer Nationwide, charter schools represent the fastest growing segment of the school choice movement, which aims to reform education by increasing parental choice and decreasing institutional regulations. Although there have been some studies of how charter schools operate, there is little systematic or rigorous analysis of the ultimate effects of these schools on student outcomes. This study is designed not only to provide a comprehensive assessment of how charter schools differ from conventional public schools in governance, staffing, and finances, but also an objective evaluation of the effectiveness of California charter schools. Back to Research Categories
EPI Solution For Bargaining Dilemma In California Charter Schools
Education Policy Institute Offers Solution for Bargaining Dilemma incalifornia charter schools. Washington, DC (December 23) New
http://www.educationpolicy.org/nr122399.htm

Extractions: Washington, DC (December 23) - New legislation approved in October by Governor Gray Davis threatens the way charter schools have been conducting business in California. After their legislative proposal to require collective bargaining in charter schools failed, California teacher unions successfully lobbied for Assembly Bill 631, a compromise almost as egregious. A.B. 631 affects new and existing charter schools. The Education Policy Institute contends that charter school employees could benefit from an organization that could craft a working agreement with the charter boards, in keeping with the spirit of independence and collaboration that make charter schools unique. Furthermore, a new organization should avoid the political baggage the other public employee unions now carry. Finally, membership dues could be reduced significantly. Dues should be sufficient to provide quality representation in contract negotiations and administration, adequate liability insurance coverage, access to legal services, and other services for charter school employees, but need not fund a state or national union.
About Charter Schools - A To Z Home's Cool Homeschooling In California
Rules Hitting Home For Charter Schools Many california charter schools are facingdeclining enrollments and tighter regulations this academic year, following
http://www.gomilpitas.com/homeschooling/regional/CaliforniaCharters.htm
CA Charter School List - A To Z Home's Cool Homeschooling In California
California. Profiles of california charter schools This list is ofall charter schools, whether or not they support homeschoolers.
http://www.gomilpitas.com/homeschooling/regional/CaliforniaCharterList.htm

Extractions: Site Index: A B C D ... Z California Homeschooling A to Z Home's Cool Charter School List Some California homeschool families prefer not to homeschool independently, but rather through an institution operated either through the state or as an independent organization. This is a list of homeschool organizations with state charters. California Network of Educational Charters
Bakersfield California Charter Schools
Bakersfield california charter schools Bakersfield california charter schoolscontains direct links and email to Bakersfield Charter Schools WebSites in
http://www.bakersfieldcalif-edu.net/Charter/
Charter Schools: A New Breed Of Public Schools Report 2, 1993
In some cases, california charter schools might be entirely new schools, but thelegislature tends to assume that they will be converted from current public
http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/issues/envrnmnt/go/93-2new.htm

Extractions: Pathways home page Contents Previous section ... Next section In some cases, California Charter Schools might be entirely new schools, but the legislature tends to assume that they will be converted from current public schools, based on an approved plan of significant change. Minnesota now allows persons other than teachers to form and operate an outcome-based Charter School. But teachers still must make up the majority of the school's board of directors. Teachers can form a cooperative that negotiates a contract with the Charter School to provide instruction. California law allows other responsible groups such as parents and business and community leaders to organize a school, but at least 50 percent of teachers in a school must sign a petition to charter before a school can be considered for charter conversion. Renewable California charters are granted for five-year periods, and the charter can be revoked by the local board if a school does not live up to its agreement. The Charter Schools do not become legally independent school districts as in Minnesota. They are, however, relieved of local rules and regulations, and entire school districts in California can petition to become charter districts. The California State Board of Education, unlike the state board in Minnesota, cannot veto a charter proposal that gains local approval. The state simply publicizes the charter initiative and keeps track of charter applications, giving each a number and cutting off applications after 100 have received local approval (10 within a single district). The responsibility for quality control rests at the local level. California law also allows the sponsor of a proposal that is denied at the local level to appeal to the county board of education.
Charter Schools
Profiles of california charter schools from CANEC (CANEC). Listing of CharterSchools in California (CDE). Links to Charter School Resources.
http://www.thechamberfoundation.org/CharterSchools.htm

Extractions: Roundtable for Education Charter School Consortium Oversight 2002-03 Consortium Projects Accountability and Data Analysis Getting Smarter about Charters ... Region 9 (San Diego/Orange) Charter Schools The Business Roundtable for Education is actively involved in creating educational models that improve student academic performance and as an outgrowth of that interest the Roundtable has taken a leadership role within the charter school movement. Roundtable funds assist charter schools in developing strategic business plans, assisting with data collection for school accountability, mentoring students and teachers in the use of technology to improve academic achievement, providing legal counsel when necessary, developing charter school models and serving as a reference and referral service for technical and business services. The San Diego Charter School Consortium was formed in 1994 to create a forum for schools throughout the region to network, share common problems, and become better informed on all aspects of how to run their schools to improve student academic performance.
California Teachers, Parents, And Principals Support Charter Schools
San Francisco, CA california charter schools are doing a better job of educatingchildren than the schools their students previously attended, according to
http://www.pacificresearch.org/press/rel/2000/pr00-03-22.html

Extractions: Release Date: March 22, 2000 California Teachers, Parents, and Principals Support Charter Schools California charter schools are doing a better job of educating children than the schools their students previously attended, according to survey results in A Charter School Survey: Parents, Teachers, and Principals Speak Out , published by the Pacific Research Institute (PRI). "The survey shows that these schools are doing a much better job at satisfying their primary constituentsstudents, parents, teachers, principals, and the community than their counterpart district schools," said Pamela Riley, author of A Charter School Survey: Parents, Teachers, and Principals Speak Out and associate director, coalition relations, PRI Center for School Reform. "On the whole, charter schools are smaller, more autonomous and independent, and much more innovative in using time and money." PRI's survey revealed that: Seven out of 10 charter school principals in California report that their charter schools boast waiting lists;

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