November 2010 Spotlight on Success
The charter school movement is dependent upon the hard work of visionary founders, leaders, and authorizers, plus dedicated teachers and volunteers and inspired students. The Association is proud to recognize several of them this month.
Fresno isn't Waiting for "Superman"
In Fresno, the California Charter Schools Association parented with the United Way of Fresno County and the Fresno Unified School District to organize a special screening of Waiting for "Superman."
11/26/10 Charter News Round-Up
Charter school news for the week ending November 26, 2010.
Association Staff Lend Helping Hands at San Diego Schools
CCSA has staff in the Northeastern California, Bay Area, Central Valley, Los Angeles, Inland Empire, and San Diego regions, which allows the Association to respond to members across the state, but presents some challenges when attempting to facilitate the type of in-person work necessary to advance CCSA's work on behalf of the movement. Our geographically-dispersed staff meet twice a year for all-staff retreats, focusing on strategic planning and action, identifying opportunities for cross-team collaboration, and building a common understanding on important issues facing the movement. In short, the retreats help CCSA identify how to maximize successes, respond to challenges facing charters and to accomplish the Association's strategic goals. This year's fall retreat also helped staff get in touch with the reason we exist--our member schools--in a very personal way.
Member Satisfaction Drives Movement Success
The historic volume of new charter schools in 2010-11 shows the California charter school movement's tireless efforts are paying off in a number of ways. None of this is possible without the pooling of minds and resources, so thank you for your continued membership with CCSA. Your feedback keeps us on pace with school needs, and one way we gather feedback is through an annual satisfaction survey.
We're All in This Together... By Myrna Castrejon
A first-person piece on CCSA's accountability strategy by CCSA's Senior Vice President of Achievement and Performance Management Myrna Castrejon.
11/19/10 Charter News Round-Up
Charter school news for the week ending November 19, 2010.
Celebrating Teachers with a Special Ticket Offer
The team behind Waiting for "Superman" has announced that theater owners are offering teachers who show their credentials at the box office the chance to buy tickets to the film at a reduced rate.
California Charter Educator Scholarships Now Available
CCSA's Charter Employee Services and the Association of American Educators are proud to announce scholarships specifically designed to meet the needs of California's charter school educators. CES participants are eligible to receive up to $300 to attend the 18th Annual CA Charter Schools Conference at the San Diego Convention Center March 7-10th, 2011--the exclusive charter school professional event of the year. A total of $10,000 in scholarships will be awarded.
CCSA Member Services Fact Sheet
CCSA runs a comprehensive portfolio of programs and services for operating charter schools, charter development teams, charter support organizations, charter-friendly businesses, and charter professionals. This fact sheet outlines the services offered by the Association.
11/12/10 Charter News Round-Up
Charter school news for the week ending November 12, 2010.
Waiting for Superman on Nov. 15 with Director Davis Guggenheim
The charter school community is invited to a screening of the new documentary, *Waiting for "Superman,"* and town hall event this Monday, Nov. 15, at the Arclight Theater in Hollywood.
CCSA to Award Scholarships to High School Graduates of Association Member Schools
The California Charter Schools Association will award five $1,500 scholarships to high school graduates of Association member schools. The scholarships are given in memory of Susan Steelman Bragato, a pioneer in the nation's charter school movement. Applications must be completed by Friday, December 10, 2010.
2010-11 New Schools Press Kit
California charter schools continue to grow in popularity, and register unparalleled growth. In the fall of 2010-11, California saw its most significant increase, with 115 new charter schools opening their doors at the beginning of the school year.
CCSA Statement on the Los Angeles Superior Court Decision on CCSA vs. LAUSD Proposition 39 Lawsuit
Jed Wallace, President and CEO of the California Charter Schools Association (CCSA), released the following statement on the Los Angeles Superior Court Decision on CCSA vs. LAUSD Proposition 39 Lawsuit.
CCSA Statement on New Revocation Regulations for Charters
Today, the State Board of Education (SBE) voted in favor of approving new regulations that establish academic standards and lay out a clear process for triggering close reviews of charter schools that may result in their revocation by the State Board. Jed Wallace, President and CEO of the California Charter Schools Association (CCSA), released this statement on the SBE's action.
Unparalleled Growth for California Charter Schools in 2010-11 School Year
CCSA today announced the largest one-year growth of new charter schools in the nation, as 115 new schools opened their doors at the beginning of the 2010-11 school year. The total number of charter schools in California now stands at 912, the highest number of any state in the country.
CCSA CEO Jed Wallace Issues Statement On November 2010 Election Results
Californians elect next Governor, Superintendent of Public Instruction; reject parcel taxes in local school districts
Record Number of Submissions for Charter Schools Conference
CCSA rebuilds the annual California Charter Schools Conference program each year through a "Call for Presentations" for breakout sessions. This year, we received more than 500 proposals in response to our Call for Presentations, a new record for the conference.
Interested in Starting a Charter School?
Join CCSA for a free four-part online webinar series called "Starting a High-Quality Charter School." The series provides participants with an understanding of the school development process and the building blocks necessary to develop a charter school.
