1. AALE Charter School Standards Standards for Charter School Accreditation Pilot Phase Draft DownloadAALE's Standards for Charter School Accreditation in PDF format. http://www.aale.org/charters/charterstandards.htm

Standards for Charter School Accreditation Pilot Phase Draft Do not quote or reproduce without permission. PDF documents require the free Acrobat Reader plugin. Download AALE's Standards for Charter School Accreditation in PDF format. Education Standards: Part I. Mission Part II. Curriculum Part III. Assessment Part IV. Special Education Part V. Teacher Quality Institutional Standards: Part VI. Educational Resources Part VIII. Financial Management Part IX. Student Services Part X. Facilities AALE Home Charters Home Publications Standards ... Advisory Board American Academy for Liberal Education - Charter School Accreditation 1710 Rhode Island Avenue, NW - 4th Floor - Washington, D.C. 20036 phone: (202)452-8611 - fax: (202)452-8620 - charters@aale.org

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3. Arizona Department Of Education charter school States That Have Strong to Medium Strength Laws (Grades AB) · Resources · school Choice · school Spotlight · Search · standards and Testing · Teachers · http://www.ade.state.az.us/

Home Common Logon Table of Contents Students ... Student Services The paradigm shift, since I took office is that the Department of Education will be primarily a service organization, helping school districts and charter schools achieve more academic success. The Department is also an organization that assures compliance, and we will have to be conscientious about that, but the compliance function will be secondary. The primary function is now: service. If you would like to read about our 8 primary goals, please click here to read my inaugural speech. It is my hope that the Department of Education will be a place of intellectual passion and ferment, processing many ideas, and effectively implementing the best of them. Tom Horne Superintendent of Public Instruction Superintendent Horne's Page Governor's Homepage :Superintendent Tom Horne Holds First Meeting with New Committee on Capital Finance :Superintendent Tom Horne Announces New Guidelines for Implementing English Immersion Instruction for Arizona Children : Superintendent Horne to Announce the Implementation of English Immersion Instruction for Arizona Children : State Superintendent Tom Horne to Announce “ARIZONA SAVES” Plan : Superintendent Tom Horne's Remarks Concerning Investigation Into Allegations Against David Michael Renaud, Teacher In Scottsdale School District

4. Charter School Accreditation Brochure definite, teachable, and hard. Paul Shorey. AALE standards for CharterSchool Accreditation Curriculum AALE standards emphasize http://www.aale.org/charters/main.htm

AALE JOINS IN THE NATIONAL CELEBRATION from Education Week ( www.edweek.org Accredited Status Taking on Cachet in Charter Schools AALE Accredits four new Charter Schools AALE Accredited Charter Schools in the News Brochure printable version - PDF AALE Charter School Accreditation A program to recognize public charter schools of high distinction About AALE The American Academy for Liberal Education (AALE) promotes the liberal arts and sciences at all levels of education through accreditation, research, and other professional activities. Its advisors include academic leaders from diverse backgrounds and institutions. AALE is a nonprofit, nonsectarian, nonpartisan association incorporated within the District of Columbia. Its college and university accreditation has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Education since 1995. Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed it is the only thing that ever has. Margaret Mead Charter School Initiative Charter schools have the potential to renew confidence in K-12 public education. They already boast some early successes, due in large part to offering rigorous academics to students regardless of background. Their credibility must rest on actual performance and accountability.

5. NEA: 2001 Issue Paper -- Charter Schools Requirements to hold charter school teachers to the same standards of qualityas required of all public school teachers in the state and district. http://www.nea.org/lac/papers/charter.html

June 2001 Charter Schools Overview A charter is a contract allowing a group of founders or a specific entity to receive public per-pupil funding to operate a public school in exchange for fulfilling specific educational outcomes. Charter schools are subject to fewer regulations than traditional public schools, and are, therefore, somewhat more autonomous and independent. The National Education Association (NEA) believes that charter schools can be a positive vehicle for public school reform, depending on their development, funding, structure, and governance. Charter schools must be held to high levels of educational and public accountability and must be prepared to welcome and educate all students. Background According to the U. S. Department of Education, nearly 1,800 charter schools run by such various groups as parent/teacher partnerships, community groups, and universities were in operation in the 1999-2000 school year. That number has exceeded 2,100 in the current school year. For-profit companies also have an increasingly high profile as managers of charter schools. Congress created the federal charter school start-up grant program in 1994, providing seed money for public charter schools meeting specific criteria, such as compliance with civil rights laws, free tuition, and nonsectarian status. Amendments enacted in 1998 provide more charter funds where state law meets certain requirements, such as requiring evaluations every five years and increasing the number of high-quality charter schools.

6. 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. http://edreform.com/

Making Schools Work Better for All Children CER Newswire Reform Update April 1, 2003 D.C. Choice Gaining Converts ... Fewer Children Left Behind in Big Apple ... Per-Pupil Expenditures: Higher Than You Think ... System With Disabilities Act ... Clock Ticking on WA Charter Bill ... Write Your Legislator! ... Is It Real, Or Is It Gadfly? Get the Details PARENTS: Click here for Read the Latest Issue on why teachers unions and education reform don't seem to mix, and what can be done about it. What's New In the News Current Monthly Letter BLOB Watch School Spotlight ... On this Website In the Trenches Pages especially for ... Educators Entrepreneurs Parents Policy Makers Get the stats on ... Education in the US Education Reform School Report Cards Charter Schools Stay Informed Sign up today ... Monthly Letter Parent Power! Newswire by Email CER Mailing List Get Connected Groups supporting ... Local Reform Charter Schools School Choice Standards/Curriculum Educators Policy/Research Choice Scholarships On the Web The Center for Education Reform [CER] is a national, independent, non-profit advocacy organization founded in 1993 to provide support and guidance to parents and teachers, community and civic groups, policymakers and grassroots leaders, and all who are working to bring fundamental reforms to their schools. Thank you for visiting CER's web site! Please

7. Welcome To Arizona Department Of Education Accounting. Academic standards Accountability. Adult Education. Career TechnicalEducation Division. charter schools. Research Policy. school Finance. http://www.ade.state.az.us/charterschools/info/

Home Common Logon Table of Contents Students ... Student Services Charter Information Accountability in Arizona Charter Schools Arizona Charter Schools List (The schools listed have approved charters) Charter School Handbook FAQ's about Charter Schools The Charter Requirements ... Relevant Rules, Regulations and Statutes (See Section 2) Pupil Admission Requirements Finance Sponsors/Applicants Teacher/Employment Benefits ... Arizona Charter School Association For Charter School Operators FINGER PRINT LAW FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS Project SEARCH, a study of special education in charter schools School Disaster Emergency Plan Information Charter School Calendar 2002-2003 ... Training Opportunities Contact Information Charter Schools Liaison State Board of Education/Charter Schools Arizona State Board for Charter Schools Links to Related Web Sites Arizona Charter School Association Arizona Charter School Directory District, School and Charter Websites The National Charter School Clearinghouse ... Auditor General (Then select Services from that page) US Department of Education USDOE Grant Announcements AZ State Government /Laws US Charter Schools ... GreatSchools.com

8. Pennsylvania Department Of Education Includes information on the department, teaching in the state, education reform initiatives, libraries, Category Regional North America Pennsylvania Education...... Academic standards. Basic Education Circulars (BECs). Regulations. NCLB schoolsNot Meeting New Federal Academic Requirements. Five Year charter school Report. http://www.pde.state.pa.us/

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9. LHC #138 -- The Charter Movement: Education Reform School By School -- March 199 Publications, Reports and Surveys. charter school LAWS DO THEY MEASURE UP? of developing reviewing or strengthening their academic standards, many of them encouraged to do so by http://www.bsa.ca.gov/lhcdir/138rp.html

The Charter Movement: Education Reform School by School March 1996 Report #138 State of California LITTLE HOOVER COMMISSION March 7, 1996 The Honorable Pete Wilson Governor of California The Honorable Bill Lockyer President Pro Tempore of the Senate and Members of the Senate The Honorable Rob Hurtt Senate Republican Floor Leader The Honorable Curt Pringle Speaker of the Assembly and Members of the Assembly The Honorable Richard Katz Assembly Democratic Leader Dear Governor and Members of the Legislature: For California to be competitive in the nation and the world, it must have educated citizens who are equipped to be productive workers and supportive players in a shared community life. California's schools, which face many challenges, are not meeting these goals. Among the many efforts designed to address the shortcomings of today's education system is the charter school movement. Charter schools are grounded in private-sector concepts such as competition-driven improvement, Total Quality Management, employee empowerment and customer focus. But they remain very much a public-sector creature, with in-bred requirements of accountability and broad-based equity. Simple in theory, complex in practice, charter schools promise academic results in return for freedom from bureaucracy. With the 100 charter school slots authorized in California's law already filled, tensions are growing. Critics, some with vested interests in the existing system, fear that charter schools will prove to be a fruitless pipe dream. Proponents, some who favor the complete dismantling of the existing system, are pushing for an expanded opportunity to spread creativity and innovation. With the law's mandated evaluation report still three years in the future, the Little Hoover Commission decided to examine the record of charter schools in California.

10. About Charter Schools From The Center For Education Reform 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/

Making Schools Work Better for All Children About Charter Schools State Charter School Conferences 2003 March: California April-May: National Charter Schools Week IMPROVEMENT NEEDED Both Houses of the Maryland General Assembly have passed weak charter school legislation with 12 days left to the end of session, officials must work to improve the bill in conference by adding additional charter authorities and more freedom for teachers. Get more details in the Newswire and CER President Jeanne Allen's take on what needs to be done ACTION AFOOT: Get updates on charter activity in Washington, California ( March 18 Newswire ), Arizona, North Carolina and Utah ( March 11 Newswire) YELLOW FLAG : "Not only are many charter schools enjoying success, but they are also held accountable in a way regular public schools are not.... [But] the charter movement can no longer coast on a theory and a hope. It has a track record, if not a solid one. This has given new opportunities to those who never liked the charter movement in the first place. But there are ways to strengthen the charter movement to counter the attack." By Bruno Manno, Education Next , Winter 2003.

11. Denver Public Schools - Elementary, Middle And High School Information Operated by Edison schools for grades kindergarten through 8th, detailing school standards and achievement, testing results, programs, and staff. http://www.denver.k12.co.us/schools/e/Elementary/212.shtml/

See complete list of schools Search by address School Name Denver Public Schools Click on the links below to find the school information for public elementary, middle, and high schools as well as charter schools in Denver Public Schools. Elementary Schools Middle Schools High Schools Charter and Alternative Schools Public Elementary Schools Amesse 5440 Scranton St., Denver, CO 80239 Phone: (303) 371-0940 Level: PreK-5 Archuleta 16000 E. Maxwell Place, Denver, CO 80239 Phone: (303) 371-6363 Level: PreK-5 Asbury 1320 E. Asbury Ave., Denver, CO 80210 Phone: (303) 722-4695 Level: PreK-5 Ashley 1914 Syracuse St., Denver, CO 80220 Phone: (303) 322-1853 Level: PreK-5 Barnum 85 Hooker St., Denver, CO 80219 Phone: (303) 935-3509 Level: PreK-5 Barrett 2900 Richard Allen Ct., Denver, CO 80205 Phone: (303) 388-5841 Level: PreK-5 Beach Court 4950 Beach Ct., Denver, CO 80221 Phone: (303) 455-3607 Level: PreK-5 Bradley 3051 S. Elm St., Denver, CO 80222 Phone: (303) 756-8386 Level: PreK-6 Bromwell 2500 E. 4th Ave., Denver, CO 80206 Phone: (303) 388-5969 Level: K-5 Brown 2550 Lowell Blvd., Denver, CO 80211

12. Center For Education Reform: Charter School Highlights And Statistics Statistics on charter school activity nationwide, including charter schools allowteachers, parents, business and to improve academic standards and educational http://edreform.com/pubs/chglance.htm

Making Schools Work Better for All Children Charter School Highlights and Statistics As of January 2003, nearly 2,700 charter schools are operating in 36 states and the District of Columbia, serving over 684,000 students. CER has graded the country's 40 charter school laws, ranking them from A to F ( click here to see the latest grades and rankings Charter School States That Have Strong to Medium Strength Laws Grades A-B Arizona (1994), California (1992), Colorado (1993), Delaware (1995), District of Columbia (1996), Florida (1996), Indiana (2001), Massachusetts (1993), Michigan (1993), Minnesota (1991), Missouri (1998), New Jersey (1996), New Mexico (1993), New York (1998), North Carolina (1996), Ohio (1997), Oregon (1999), Pennsylvania (1997), Texas (1995), Wisconsin (1993). Charter School States That Have Weak Laws ( Grades C-F Alaska (1995), Arkansas (1995), Connecticut (1996), Georgia (1993), Hawaii (1994), Idaho (1998) , Illinois (1996) Iowa (2002), Kansas (1994), Louisiana (1995), Mississippi (1997), Nevada (1997), New Hampshire (1995), Oklahoma (1999), Rhode Island (1995), South Carolina (1996), Tennessee (2002), Utah (1998), Virginia (1998)

13. The Center For Education Reform Business and Industry · Calendar · charter schools · Contact CER Resources · schoolChoice · school Spotlight · Search · standards and Testing http://edreform.com/charters.htm

Making Schools Work Better for All Children The CER Charter Schools page has been moved. You will be automatically forwarded to the new area, or you can click here to go directly INDEX TO CER WEBSITE: About CER Academic Standards BLOB Watch Business and Industry ... What's New

14. Welcome To Compass High School Public,and chartered by the Arizona State Board for charter Schools, offering individualized, selfpaced programs that exceed the state standards. Schedules, news, and an events calendar are included with the overview. http://www.compasshsgators.org

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15. Archived: The Charter School Roadmap, Autonomy with their own goals. States should require a combination of statewideand charter schooldetermined standards and assessments. http://www.ed.gov/pubs/Roadmap/ch6.html

A r c h i v e d I n f o r m a t i o n The Charter School Roadmap, September 1998 Autonomy Charter schools are a means of granting schools freedom from district rules and regulations in order to stimulate innovation in educating students. The degree of autonomy granted to charter schools, however, varies tremendously among states. All charter school statutes include language indicating that certain provisions concerning health, safety, civil rights and disability rights cannot be waived. The degree of autonomy provided to charter schools must be weighed against accountability, because the two are interrelated. By waiving regulations automatically, sponsors may lose the ability to exert control until the charter school becomes eligible for renewal. Charters can be revoked, but only for specific transgressions (see "Oversight, Renewal and Revocation" section of this document). The following areas should be considered when granting waivers of district and state regulations to charter schools. Considerations: Overall Waivers A few states grant charter schools "superwaivers," automatically freeing the schools from virtually all district and state regulations. Some charter schools are required to explicitly request waivers in the charter school petition, often accompanied by a mandated explanation for the waiver. More commonly, full waivers are granted.

16. Archived: The Charter School Roadmap, Appendix C. State-by-State Analysis Of Cha law encourages charters in urban school districts with education, Waivers definedin charter with limited State testing and performance standards apply, Granted. http://www.ed.gov/pubs/Roadmap/AppC2.html

A r c h i v e d I n f o r m a t i o n The Charter School Roadmap, September 1998 Appendix Table C. State-by-State Analysis of Charter School Laws Autonomy/Regulation State Students Autonomy/Regulation Types Served Waivers Budget Standards/Assessment Staff Alaska All Some exemptions specified; others must be specified Autonomy granted Charter selects own textbooks and curricula and programs; testing may be waived by request; state standards not addressed by statute Limited Arizona All Full waiver Autonomy granted State standards and assessments apply Granted Arkansas All Waivers defined in charter Limited State standards apply Not addressed California All Full waiver from state; district waiver defined in charter Allowed if specified in charter State standards and assessments apply Granted Colorado Preference for at-risk students Waivers defined in charter Negotiated; receive minimum of 80% PPE from district State and district standards apply; assessments defined in charter Defined in charter Connecticut Preference given to applications in district in which 75% or more of enrolled students are members of ethnic or racial minorities; must provide admissions criteria to promote diverse student body

17. AFT: Research: Publications, Reports And Surveys: Charter School Laws: Do They M charter school laws must require that charter school students be heldto the same standards as the children in other public schools. 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.

18. AFT: Research: Publications, Reports And Surveys: Charter School Laws: Do They M charter school LAWS DO THEY MEASURE UP? Download in MS Word 6.0 473kb. APPENDIX B. AFT Criteria For High-Quality standards. Virtually http://www.aft.org/research/reports/charter/csweb/c.htm

AFT Home Departments Research Charter Schools Index ... Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Summary Introduction Criteria ... Conclusions Publications, Reports and Surveys CHARTER SCHOOL LAWS: DO THEY MEASURE UP? Download in MS Word 6.0 - 473 kb] APPENDIX B AFT Criteria For High-Quality Standards Virtually every state in the country is in the process of developing reviewing or strengthening their academic standards, many of them encouraged to do so by Goals 2000 legislation. In the development of those standards-as is true with so many other important undertakings-the devil is in the details. If the standards are vague of fuzzy; if they are too skimpy ... or too overwhelming; if their focus is not on academic content; if they are set too high or too low, they not only fail to serve their intended purpose, they can also turn people against the basic notion of establishing standards. Based on lessons learned from recent standards-setting efforts undertaken by various national, state and local groups, as well as from our study of curricular and assessment materials of many European and Asian countries, the AFT developed criteria for teachers, parents, and others to judge the usefulness and effectiveness of student achievement standards. Since we first published these criteria in the fall of 1994, they have been used by states and districts developing standards, and they have been used in professional development workshops for teachers and others who are concerned about the quality of what is being put forward in the name of "standards."

19. Charter School Specifics standards In addition to school specific standards developed by the charterschool, statewide standards are usually used to measure success. http://www.nwrel.org/charter/specifics.html

Charter Schools - Definition and Specifics Definition History Specifics Types of Charter Schools ... Standards Definition The basic charter school concept is encompassed in the idea of " autonomy for accountability ". Charter schools are public schools of choice that are granted a specific amount of autonomy (determined by state law and the local charter) to make decisions concerning the structure, curriculum, and educational emphasis of the school. In return for this autonomy, charter schools are held accountable for the academic achievement of the students in the charter school, and the school faces suspension or closure if accepted performance standards are not met. The charter school typically receives between 85 percent to 95 percent of the public school funds for each student enrolled. Most charter schools are newly established schools, but some are conversion schools-those that previously existed as either public or private schools. Charter schools are as likely to have minority enrollments as other public schools. Charter schools do tend to be smaller than other public schools. Other than these similarities, there are few other generalizations that can be made about charter schools. The variety of curriculum focus is extensive-the sky does not limit the creative endeavors of charter school developers and operators. History of Charter Schools Minnesota was the first state to establish legislation allowing for the creation of charter schools in 1991. Since then, 34 states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia have enacted some variation of charter school legislation. As of September 1998 there are more than 1200 charter schools that exist in urban, suburban, and rural areas.

20. Accountability And Assessment This 12page briefing paper explains the development of clear, measurableperformance standards for charter school students. The http://www.cacharterschools.org/accountability.html

ACCOUNTABILITY AND ASSESSMENT CSDC Accountability Series: Navigating Through the Standards Maze. This 12-page briefing paper explains the development of clear, measurable performance standards for charter school students. The first of a series on accountability and renewal by the Center, it provides advice to charter developers, school staff, charter-granting agencies, and others. It suggests specific strategies for reconciling national, state, district, and school standards to create realistic and appropriate performance outcomes for charter school students. By Laurie Gardner. School Reform, Accountability, and Charter Schools. This six-page briefing paper addresses one of the most fundamental and important challenges facing charter schools: how to develop, articulate, and assess student outcomes and progress toward meeting outcomes. The paper sets the context for school accountability, explains why student performance is of critical importance for charter developers and sponsors, and clarifies what student outcomes are and how to develop and measure them. The paper also highlights how two California charter schools addressed outcome and assessment issues in their charter development process. Charter developers and sponsors will find this briefing provides an essential overview in clear, easy to understand terms. By Linda Diamond.

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