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Charter School Study Session #3

Charter School Study Session #3. April 17, 2010. Looking back. Se ssion #1 : January 23 Conversation regarding four aspects: legislative intent, how charters are formed, 16 required elements of a charter petition, and attributes of magnet schools.

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Charter School Study Session #3

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  1. Charter SchoolStudy Session #3 April 17, 2010

  2. Looking back Session #1 : January 23 • Conversation regarding four aspects: legislative intent, how charters are formed, 16 required elements of a charter petition, and attributes of magnet schools. • Board indicated interest in performance data, visits, overview of charter process, laws and rules charters must abide. Session #2: February 22 • USC study with charter ratings showing 31 of 277 charters in LA, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego Counties rank 6 or better on USC academics-related criteria • 8 school visits and the Santa Clara conference attended • Reviewed steps, laws, references and process prepared by RHill, Riverside Unified School District April 2010

  3. Today and Forward • Update on visits conducted • Review Steps to Starting a Charter • Two in-district charter concepts • Additional portfolio assets • News from surrounding districts • Resources including webpage at cacharters.wikispaces.com • Discussion prepared by RHill, Riverside Unified School District April 2010

  4. Visits conducted through February • Elsinore Elementary School • Sixth Street Prep, Victorville • Guajome Park Academy, San Diego • RocketShip Mateo Sheedy, San Jose • RocketShip Si Se Puede, San Jose • Newport Mesa K-8 Math Science Tech Magnet • Vacaville • Fisler K-8 Math Science Tech Magnet plus • Five schools featured at Santa Clara Office of Education Charter School Summit • High Tech High, San Diego (scheduled) prepared by RHill, Riverside Unified School District April 2010

  5. Visits conducted since last meeting Washington Charter Elementary Desert Sands Unified 10 years in operation “dependent” High performing High Tech High Charter Management Organization including High Tech High (original), High Tech High International, High Tech Middle, credentialing program, and masters degree program plus “Managing Charter Schools” conference by School Services of California and 3 visits next week prepared by RHill, Riverside Unified School District April 2010

  6. Steps to Starting A Charter Exploration • Review state laws and chartering agency policies • Create a clear vision • Assemble founding group and expert team • Engage the Community including funding • Design a comprehensive plan Application • Draft a petition and secure signatures for conversions • Gain approval PreOperations • Develop a detailed plan and timeline • Hire staff, recruit and admit students • Secure facility and support services • Formalize instructional plan, purchase materials Operations prepared by RHill, Riverside Unified School District April 2010

  7. Concepts – Charter Liberal Arts • start K-4 then expand • Core Knowledge curriculum and later, certification • www.coreknowledge.org STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) • start 6-8 then expand to 6-12 with early college and guaranteed UCR admission to STEM majors • Partner with UCR prepared by RHill, Riverside Unified School District April 2010

  8. Portfolio Approach HIGH PERFORMING SYSTEMS High Demand • Good schools, unifying mission, high performing systems, college ready missions, effective governance, strong accountability, community support, high quality options and informed choice High support • Learning and support networks • Adequate and flexible resources • Teacher/leader development PORTFOLIO APPROACH • Moral and civil rights, including equity • Student needs and teacher desires (expertise) • Parent and community empowerment • Systemic improvement and capacity expansion http://www.varpartners.net/?p=1749

  9. Concepts – Other Portfolio Asset Types Two Way Cultural Academy • Start with Spanish-English in kindergarten. • Add a grade each year and expand to add a Chinese-English strand Middle Years International Baccalaureate (MYIB) • Start by having a small cohort of 6th graders combined with a middle school • Expand to full 6-8 along with interdisciplinary planning and IB certification Plus CTE collaboration, other “unique feature or program” emphasis

  10. Surrounding District News Beaumont – Dual immersion expansion under consideration Hemet – Western Center Academy, a core subjects middle school, planning to open fall 2010 Moreno Valley – Rising Stars Business Academy for high school completion. Opening fall 2010. Redlands – Isaac Newton International Academy, charter denied this week, April 13 prepared by RHill, Riverside Unified School District April 2010

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