California Charter School Association (CCSA)
The California Charter Schools Association is a membership and
professional organization serving nearly 500 public charter schools
in the State of California.
National
Charter School Alliance/Charter Friends National Network (CFNN)
Charter Friends National Network (CFNN) has helped start new state-level
charter support organizations in states that are passing and strengthening
charter school laws. CFNN is now in transition to a new national
charter school leadership organization. In the interim, this Web
site including the vast array of on-line resources and links developed
by CFNN over the past six years will continue to be updated.
National Association of Charter Authorizers (NACSA)
NACSA is a professional organization of charter school authorizers and other education leaders who work to achieve quality public charter schools.
The
Charter School Development Center (CSDC)
CSDC's goal is to help public education change from a highly regulated,
process-based system to one that allows and encourages schools
to be more creative, performance-based centers of effective teaching
and learning. CSDC's aim is to achieve this by providing technical
assistance to the charter school reform movement in California,
nationally, and internationally.
The
Center for Educational Reform
The Center for Education Reform is a leading authority for information
on innovative reforms in education and works in states and communities
across the country to advance the cause of educational excellence.
ERIC Clearinghouse
on Urban Education
ERIC is a national information system funded by the U.S. Department
of Education's Institute of Education Sciences to provide access
to education literature and resources.
International
Baccalaureate Program
The International Baccalaureate Organization works with schools,
governments and international organizations to develop challenging
programs of international education and rigorous assessment.
Jossey
Bass Publisher
Access to useful, leading-edge resources, books and periodicals
based on research and proven practice.
National
Center on Education and the Economy
The National Center on Education and the Economy is dedicated
to providing the tools and technical assistance the nation needs
to lead the world in education and training.
National
Center for Research on Evaluation, Standards and Student Testing
(CRESST)
The National Center for Research on Evaluation, Standards,
and Student Testing (CRESST) has been on the forefront of efforts
to improve the quality of education and learning in America.
National
Language Resource Center
T he Center for Advanced Research on Language Acquisition role
is to improve the nation's capacity to teach and learn foreign
languages effectively.
National
PTA
National PTA is the largest volunteer child advocacy organization
in the United States. A not-for-profit association of parents,
educators, students, and other citizens active in their schools
and communities, PTA is a leader in reminding our nation of its
obligations to children.
Learning Point Associates
Learning Point Associates is dedicated to providing high-quality, research-based resources
to educators and policymakers in the states of Illinois, Indiana,
Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin.
NASA
Online Resources for Educators
NASA Quest has many K-12 lesson plans for your home and classroom
use. NASA science could provide the captivation and inspiration
that motivates students in science, math and technology.
Phi Delta Kappa
and the Kappan
Phi Delta Kappa is an international association for professional
educators. The organization's mission is to promote quality education
as essential to the development and maintenance of a democratic
way of life by providing innovative programs, relevant research,
visionary leadership, and dedicated service.
Pioneer
Institute Charter School Resource Center
Pioneer Institute promotes research that challenges the 'conventional
wisdom' on public policy issues.
The
Small Business Administration
Entering the complex arena of business ownership requires you
to choose a legal structure that will best suit your needs and
the needs of your business.
Compass Point Nonprofit
Services
Broad range of services, providing non profits with the management
tools, concepts and strategies necessary to shape change in their
communities.
United
States Department of Education
U.S. Department of Education was created to ensure equal access
to education and to promote educational excellence throughout
the nation.
United
States Department of Education Facts About Supporting Charter
Schools
Provide information to parents and educators on charter schools
that are successful in improving academic achievement without
the burden of unnecessary regulations.
WestED
A nonprofit research, development, and service agency, WestEd
strives to enhance and increase education and human development
within schools, families, and communities.
