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Recent Updates From Our News Blog and Members' Blog
State Budget Update
On May 14, Governor Jerry Brown released the May Revision to his 2013-14 fiscal year budget proposal, which includes $1.6 billion in additional K-12 deferral relief, and $1 billion in one-time funding for the transition to the common core standards.
Join CCSA at Our Upcoming Spring Regional Meetings!
Join us May 20- June 5, 2013 at our Regional Meetings and connect with your charter school peers.
Capitol Update 5/17/13
Included in the Capitol Update this week:
* State Budget Update
* Legislative Update
* Annual 2013-14 Charter Schools Information Survey
* 20th Anniversary Advocacy Day: Relive the Day!
National Charter Schools Week Registration Special of $325
Onsite registration can cost as much as $600 - this is a great opportunity to lock in a super low rate - nearly 50% in savings and pay later!
Reference the 2012-13 CCSA Buyers' Guide Online, Anytime!
Planning for next school year? Reference this publication for best practices in purchasing and procurement and ways to cut costs.
Two Upcoming Webinars for School Developers
How to Start a Charter School (Part 3 of 3) & Writing Your Education Program Part 2: Elements 1, 2, and 3. Each session provides expert instruction and a forum for questions and answers.
CCSA Answers: Calculating a Student Incarcerated at a Juvenile Detention Center into ADA
Question: Can a charter school calculate a student incarcerated at a juvenile detention center into its Average Daily Attendance (ADA)?
Featured Grant: Best Buy Community Grants
Funding for local and regional nonprofit organizations that provide teens with places and opportunities to develop 21st century technology skills that will inspire future education and career choices.
Capitol Update 5/14/13
Included in the Capitol Update this week:
* Budget May Revision Provides Increased K-12 Funds
Featured Grant: Summer Jobless Grants
Funding available to put young people's ideas into action or to provide more opportunities for young people to take action and volunteer in the community
CCSA Answers: Procedure for Designating Expenditures for EPA Payments
Question: Our authorizing district recently passed a board resolution to accept and designate expenditures for its Education Protection Act (EPA) payments. The resolution suggested that there was a 'required hearing' as to how the funds would be spent. The resolution also stated how the district would use the funds. Is this required for charter schools, too?
Learn More About Your School's Academic Growth Over Time (AGT)
CCSA is hosting a webinar to provide charter staff with this rare opportunity to get their questions answered directly by the people who developed and created the AGT reports for LAUSD and ZOOM! charters.
YES Charter Academy Renewal Appeal Granted by Yuba County Office of Education
YES is a TK-8 charter school that offers a unique environmental science-based education program in rural Yuba County.
Yuba River Charter School Awarded $1 Million Grant
Yuba River Charter School and the City of Grass Valley were awarded $1 million is U.S. EPA Brownfield grants, according to YubaNet.com.
Capitol Update 5/9/13
Included in the Capitol Update this week:
* Charter School Supporters Advocate at the Capitol
* Legislative Actions This Week
* Budget Revision: Revenues Looking Up
* State Board of Education Actions
Don't Miss CCSA's Business Managers' Meetings!
Questions on the May Budget Revise and how the state's financial situation will impact your school? Look no further than CCSA's Business Managers meetings!
The 21st Annual California Charter Schools Conference: Register NOW, Save Nearly 50% and Pay Later!
Celebrate National Charter Schools Week and kick-off the first-ever conference hosted by CCSA in the Bay Area with the Flat Rate Registration Special of $325.
May 6 Webinars for School Developers: Special Education 101 & How to Start a Charter School (Part 1 of 3)
Each session provides expert instruction and a forum for questions and answers. All sessions are free to Association Members.
Featured Grant: Mario Savio Young Activities Award
Award for young people with a deep commitment to human rights and social justice and a proven ability to transform their commitment into effective action.
CCSA Answers: Eligibility for California Distinguished Schools Awards
**Question:** Our charter school is eligible to apply for a California Distinguished Schools Award, as an elementary school serving grades 4-8. We would like to apply in future years as a middle school for grades 6-8. Could we apply sooner than 2014 for a middle school award?
Meet the Regional Team »
Laura Kerr
I’m Laura Kerr, CCSA’s Managing Regional Director, Northeast & Central Valley. I am proud to represent the needs of the region’s member schools. I hope that you will visit this page often to find up-to-date information about charter news specific to our region.
Rachel Minnick
I’m Rachel Minnick, Director, Family and Community Engagement for the Northeast and Central Valley. I’m a charter parent and a firm believer in school choice. When families unite to become a strong voice for charter schools, our elected officials listen. It’s my job to make that happen.
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