California Partnership Academies

The California Partnership Academies (CPA), a school within a school, surfaced in California in the early 1980's. The Academy model originated in Philadelphia in the late 1960's.

The California Partnership Academies represent the high school reform movement that is focused on smaller learning communities. Academy components include rigorous academics with a career focus, a team of teachers, and active business involvement. Extensive evaluations on the academies indicate a positive impact on school performance.

CPA Links

Announcements

Annual Conference
Directory - DOC (1.91MB; 73pp.) | XLS (78.1KB; 7pp.)

Law

Program Overview

Resources and Forms

A Profile of The California Partnership Academies 2004-2005 (Outside Source)

07-08 CPA Implementation Grants

Request for Application for the 2007-08 Governor's Career Technical Education Initiative
This is available funding for 50 new, first year California Partnership Academies (NEW).

Technical Assistance Workshops

December 14
1500 Capitol Mall
Sacramento, CA 95814
Auditorium
9:30 am - 12:30 pm

December 17
Orange County Department of Education
200 Kalmus Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
9:30 am - 12:30 pm

The California Partnership Academies are administered by:

Secondary, Postsecondary, and Adult Leadership Division
High School Initiatives/Career Education Office
1430 N Street, Suite 4503
Sacramento, CA 95814

Paul Gussman, Administrator
916-319-0893
pgussman@cde.ca.gov

For program information contact:

Karen Shores, Consultant
916-319-0478
fax: 916-319-0168
kshores@cde.ca.gov

Machelle Martin, Analyst
916-319-0473
fax: 916-319-0168
mamartin@cde.ca.gov