1. Public Schools Accountability Act Of 1999 - Home Page new educational accountability system for california public schools. Its primary goal is Meeting* (10/31/02). alternative schools Accountability Model Selection Indicator Guide* http://www.cde.ca.gov/psaa

California Dept of Education A-Z Index Search Help ... Student Performance Policy and Evaluation Division Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 The Public Schools Accountability Act (PSAA), signed into law in 1999 (SB 1X, Chapter 3 of 1999), authorizes the creation of a new educational accountability system for California public schools. Its primary goal is to help schools improve the academic achievement of all students. What's New Minutes to the PSAA Public Meeting Alternative Schools Accountability Model Selection Indicator Guide II/USP Research Summary (May 2001) PSAA Background Program Overview Timeline of Key Dates PSAA Advisory Committee Public Notices Committee Members (2001-2003) Committee Members (1999 -2001) Meeting Dates ... Archive of past Meeting Minutes Legislative Intent Academic Performance Index Immediate Intervention/ Underperforming Schools Program High Priority Schools Grant Program PSAA Components Academic Performance Index (API) API Research Reports Immediate Intervention/Underperforming Schools Program (II/USP) Award Programs related to the API ... Alternative Acccountability System Other Resources STAR Test Result Special Session Bills PDF format Download Acrobat Reader to view file

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Alternative Schools of California Welcome to ASC's Independent Study Program Home schooling your child is an effective alternative to either public or private school. Safety and the quality of education are major concerns today, and not all families have the resources for private schooling. As a result, a rapidly growing number of families are schooling their children at home. Click and scroll for a short introduction to home schooling for elementary and junior high students , and information about the services we provide. We hope that after you have read it, you will call us to discuss any further questions you might have or to arrange enrollment in our program for your youngster. Click Here to Continue Click Here If You Have a High School Student FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO ENROLL, CALL (818) 846-8990. E-Mail: info@alternativeschools.net ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLS OF CALIFORNIA is a candidate for accreditation with the NATIONAL INDEPENDENT STUDY ACCREDITATION ASSOCIATION Privacy Statement Alternative Schools of California does not track or record personal information about our site's visitors. ASC does not offer or insert cookies. For your safety, do not sent credit card numbers or personal information by email. To place curriculum orders or to enroll, please call ASC's office at Thank you for visiting alternativeschools.net

3. Alternative High Schools: Models For The Future? public school systems, the creation of alternative schools for atrisk students has been in they can afford (Richardson, 1995). In california, 100 charter schools were allowed. http://horizon.unc.edu/projects/HSJ/Knutson.asp

The Future of Secondary Education Alternative High Schools: Models For the Future? Gay G. Knutson Carroll College gknutson@carroll1.cc.edu Abstract A little known movement within public school systems, the creation of alternative schools for at-risk students has been in existence for several years. Alternative high schools have grown nationally in both quality and number. These schools for both existing and potential drop-outs rely heavily on forming learning communities where both teacher and learner are empowered. Innovation and flexibility are usual practice in alternative high schools. These schools and other options should be studied and their key elements identified. Today's problem-plagued standard high schools could use new models for their delivery of educational services to today's youth. They're found in crumbling inner city buildings, in strip malls, in old school buildings and within existing schools. They have optimistic sounding names like Capstone, Crossroads and Learning Enterprise. They have varied financial and educational arrangements. And they are popping up all over the landscape, mainly urban but also suburban and rural. What are they? They are small alternative high schools. The term alternative education was originally construed as an umbrella term covering a range of options in schooling. Presently its meaning has evolved into an understanding of programming for at-risk youth; those who are likely to not finish high school.

4. The High School At Moorpark College The partnerships between the high schools and community colleges in california, with this type of alternative school environment, has existed since the late 1980's. http://www.hs-mc.org

@import url("normal.css"); The High School At Moorpark College 7075 CAMPUS ROAD - MOORPARK, CA 93021 - (805) 378-1444 Home Calendar Contact Assignments ... More Links... Moorpark Unified School District in collaboration with Moorpark College A Collaborative Alternative Learning Community The partnerships between high schools and community colleges in California with this type of alternative school environment, has existed since the late 1970's. Called a "Middle College", these schools exist from Contra Costa to San Diego, with well over fifteen different program designs, sizes, and target population, in between. The High School At Moorpark College is located on the Moorpark College Campus. The Moorpark College Campus. 2002-2003 Student Application (requires adobe acrobat reader) Part 1 (432k) Part 2 (32k) The High School at Moorpark College - 7075 Campus Road - Moorpark, CA 93021 - (805) 378-1444

5. California Department Of Education Home Page: Information About Kindergarten Thr Review Academic Performance Index details, budget and grant info, child and adult education programs, grant legislation, research and more. Doors, Delivering Success. State schools Chief Announces Appointment of Special, alternative . Continuing Education Legislative. california Law. Education Code Waiver Process http://www.cde.ca.gov/

C a l i f o r n i a D e p a r t m e n t o f E d u c a t i o n A-Z Index Search Help Jack O'Connell State Superintendent of Public Instruction Select Topic Funding Opportunities Health Professional Development Students What's New at CDE! Coping with War and the Threat of Terrorism 2002 API Base Results News Services O'Connell Names Prominent California Educator to the Federal No Child Left Behind Liaison Team Schools Chief Jack O'Connell Encourages The Observance of Labor History Week March 31 - April 4 2003 More Favorites State Board of Education No Child Left Behind API - Academic Performance Index STAR ... Student Performance Data Information CDE Press (Publications) Fact Book Conference Calendar ... External Resources Healthy Children, Youth Child Development Head Start Collaboration Healthy Kids Healthy Start ... Youth Education Partnerships Continuing Education Adult Education Career Development Counseling and Student Support Educational Options ... State Special Schools Contact CDE Write Us Branch Offices Staff Directory Rate Our Site ... State and Federal Legislation Fiscal Information Fiscal Resources Funding Opportunities Back to Top ... Web Services Office

6. FactBook 2002 - Alternative And Private Schools california Dept of Education, Help. california Dept of Education Fact Book 2002 Handbookof Education Information. , Specialized Programs. ·, alternative schools. http://www.cde.ca.gov/resrc/factbook/altpriv.htm

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7. Juvenile Court, Community And Alternative Schools Administrators Of California Juvenile Court, Community and alternative schools Administrators of california (JCCASAC) is an organization that http://www.jccasac.org/member_list/membership_form.htm

Juvenile Court, Community and Alternative Schools Administrators of California An Invitation for Membership Juvenile Court, Community and Alternative Schools Administrators of California (JCCASAC) is an organization that provides leadership, inservice, direction, and information to administrative personnel involved in juvenile court and community school education programs. JCCASAC functions as a support system to these professionals by providing activities, projects, and services in the following areas: Instructional Program, Staff Development, Evaluation, Legislation, Special Funding, Personnel Procedures, Communications, Networking, Interagency Coordination, Pupil Personnel Service Research, and Management Development. Directory of JCCASAC Members Newsletter Journal of Court, Community and Alternative Schools Material exchange Northern and Southern section meeting notices Information regarding state conference Professional growth and support activities Networking Administrative Resource Manual (available for a small printing fee) MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Name: County: Position: Mailing Address: North/South Member: E-Mail Address: Telephone: Fax: Contact Person (if different then above): I am applying for membership in the Juvenile Court, Community and Alternative Schools Administrators of California as an:

8. Charter Schools Offer An Array Of Choices - California - GreatSchools.net california currently has almost 300 charter schools in size (20 to 25 students) thantraditional public schools; An alternative way of delivering instruction; A http://www.greatschools.net/cgi-bin/showarticle/CA/241/improve

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Some Southern California High Schools on Alternative Schedules: High School Type of schedule 1999 API results Score Decile (10=highest) Rank within district South Pasadena Traditional Only HS La Canada 2-day AB Only HS Poway 2-day AB 3rd of 3 University (Irvine) 2-day AB 1st of 3 Walnut 2-day AB 2nd of 2 Century 4-day AB 2nd of 4 Downey 4-day AB 2nd of 2 Manual Arts 4-day AB In LAUSD San Clemente 4-day AB 3rd of 4 Westminster 4-day AB 6th of 6 *John Glenn AB 3rd of 3 *South El Monte AB 3rd of 5 *San Marcos (Santa Barbara) 4x4 block 2nd of 3 Comments: (1) The * denotes the 3 high schools interviewed by the Alternative Scheduling Committee. Notice that all of them have adopted the most radical of the available alternative scheduling options. (2) The 2 high schools with AB schedules that were interviewed by SPHS were both on full-time AB schedules similar to what SPHS is poised to adopt this Fall. Both ranked in the State's bottom 10% in terms of academic performance and both were in multi-school open-enrollment districts where parents and students can choose a high school with the schedule they prefer. (3) The Alternative Scheduling Committee did not interview any of the four high schools listed here that are on less radical 2-day AB schedules and that are all ranked in the top 20% of California public high schools in terms of academic performance.

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Schools, Training and Licensure: Internet Resources: Alternative Medicine Accredited Colleges in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine , Doc Misha's Chicken Soup Chinese Medicine The Alternative Medicine College of Canada (AMCC) "offers accredited correspondence courses in naturopathy, homeopathy, and holistic medicine" American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) American Association of Naturopathic Physicians : Education and Licensing American Reflexology Certification Board : "protect the public and promote the advancement of the field through the recognition of competent reflexologists who practice on a professional basis and chose to be recognized as meeting basic national standards Art Therapy Credentials Board : "an independent organization, grants postgraduate registration (ATR) after reviewing documentation of completion of graduate education and postgraduate supervised experience. The Registered Art Therapist who successfully completes the written examinationadministered by the ATCB is qualified as Board Certified (ATR-BC), a credential requiring maintenance through continuing education credits" Australasian College of Herbal Studies Australasian College of Natural Therapies Sydney, Australia

14. Alternative Education Home alternative Education. Go. DAE Specialized Secondary High schools. Los AngelesCounty High School for the Arts, located on the campus of california State http://www.lacoe.edu/lacoeweb/orgs/253/index.cfm?ModuleId=20

15. Alternative Accountability System For Small Schools than 100 students (and for alternative schools). Implementation of the alternative accountability system is and submit them to the california Department of Education by October 1, http://www.csba.org/ssd/ci/alt_accountability.htm

CSBA.org Small School Districts Critical Issues Alternative Accountability System for Small Schools Alternative Accountability System for Small Schools The Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999 established an Academic Performance Index (API) to measure the performance of schools, and established a system of awards and interventions based on that index.It also required the Superintendent of Public Instruction, with approval of the State Board of Education, to develop an alternative accountability system for schools with fewer than 100 students (and for alternative schools).Implementation of the alternative accountability system is now underway.Also, two legislative proposals are pending which would make changes in the system and affect the eligibility of small schools for state awards and intervention programs. The API for all schools is currently based on the state Standardized Testing and Reporting assessments, which consist of the Stanford 9 (SAT-9) and augmented SAT-9 tests.Thus, as the alternative accountability system was developed, it was determined that eligibility should be based on the number of students with valid test scores rather than the number of students enrolled in a school.It was also determined that different models were needed for schools with 11 to 99 valid test scores and those with fewer than 11 valid test scores.[If passed, AB 1295 (Thomsen and Reyes) will make these changes in the law.AB 1295 provides that, to be counted, a student must have been enrolled in a school within the same district in the prior year.]

16. Directory Of Services Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID). alternative schools Department.Assessment. Attendance Services. Top. C. california Distinguished schools Program. http://www.sccoe.k12.ca.us/coedepartments/menuofservices/directory.html

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17. Welcome To El Dorado County Office Of Education Extensive information, including details for each school and district, links to their websites where Category Regional North America Counties El Dorado Education...... california Department of Education. Download the application form for Operation Recognition.Download a Power Point presentation on the new alternative schools http://www.edcoe.k12.ca.us/

Search this site Welcome Welcome to the El Dorado County Office of Education's home page on the World Wide Web. The El Dorado County Office of Education (EDCOE) is located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains 40 miles east of Sacramento in Placerville, CA. See a road map to El Dorado County Office of Education or a site map For School's Accountability Report Card information, see Districts and Schools What's New Try our new "interactive" County Map to receive school, district, and School Acountability Report card information, while giving you a visual sense of the site location, in relation to the County. Guest Teacher monthly newsletter is now available for July, 2002. (PDF format) Resources for Helping Children Cope with Violence and Disasters Teacher Guide for the 2001 California Writing Standards Test at Grades 4 and 7 is now available. Recommended Literature: Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve is now available from the California Department of Education.

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Calaveras County Office of Education 185 South Main Street / P. O. Box 760 Angels Camp, California 95221 Telephone: (209)-736-4662 / FAX: (209)-736-2138 Office Email: ccoe@ccoe.k12.ca.us John C. Brophy County Superintendent of Schools jbrophy@ccoe.k12.ca.us Calaveras County has a rich heritage of education that dates back nearly 150 years. During the Gold Rush, small private schools fulfilled the educational needs of the families, and were often held in the homes of the teachers. After state legislature set up the framework for a public school system, Calaveras County soon had six schools in operation. Today, the schools within our county are among the finest in the state and continue to aim for excellence in education. County Board of Education County Office Programs Higher Education Schools of ... Employment Opportunities About Calaveras County . . . Calaveras County is one of the original 27 California counties. Its name comes from the Spanish word for "skulls" and for which a river had been named by the Spanish Explorer Garbriel Moraga in 1808. It is located in the central portion of the Sierra Nevada foothills known as the Mother Lode region in recognition of the California Gold Rush, whose miners sought the "Mother Lode" of rich gold ore. Calaveras County is home of the world renowned "Jumping Frog Jubilee"

19. CCEA Documents Home S . List of State Senators 2000 Birdsall, Wasco Assoc., 8/00 Stages of Development- A way of thinking about alternative schools california Department of http://www.cceanet.org/conteddocs.htm

California Continuation Education Association - Today is Home Search Discussion eDirectory ... JOIN CCEA Continuation Education Documents A B C D ... Z Select the first letter of the document title from the list above to jump to appropriate section of the glossary. If the document you are looking for starts with a digit or symbol, choose the '#' link. - A - AB 792 (Havice) Continuation Funding Bill Amended 7/22/97 AB 792 Bill Analysis for State Assembly Floor by Leonor Ehling, September 11, 1997 AB 792 Governor Letter Sample Letter to the Governor to Sign the Funding Bill AB 792 Governor's Veto Message Pete Wilson's veto message, October 10, 1997 AB 792 Talking Points Talking Points Related to the 1997 CCEA Funding Bill AB 2274 (Leach) Background Paper Evaluation of the Continuation School Funding Formula, February 1998 AB 2634 (Calderon) Letter to Continuation Educators State President Janet Knoeppel, March 28, 2000 AB 2634 (Calderon) Letter to Sarah Reyes Gerry Catanzarite, April 19, 2000 Age Specific Eligibility Requirements for Enrollment in Continuation Education Programs Program Advisory SPB: 85/6-9, California Department of Education, February 18, 1986

20. Camarillo - Education PVSD also operates three alternative schools for those Ventura County Superintendentof schools Office maintains a scores in the california Assessment Program http://www.ci.camarillo.ca.us/live/edu.html

Cal State University Channel Islands Education Local Schools Pleasant Valley, Mesa Union and Somis Union School Districts oversee elementary through intermediate education, while Oxnard Union High School District has jurisdiction over the two local high schools, Adolfo Camarillo and Rio Mesa . A continuation high school is operated by the county Superintendent of Schools. Seventeen private schools are also located in the greater Camarillo area. With 14 schools for grades K-8 (including two intermediate schools), Pleasant Valley School District has the largest enrollment. PVSD also operates three alternative schools for those who desire a non-traditional or more structured educational environment for their children. Four of PVSD's schools have received state or national recognition for academic excellence. The Ventura County Superintendent of Schools Office maintains a complete and functional electronic portal to educational resources; local, state, and world-wide. Recent scores in the California Assessment Program (CAP), addressing five areas of educational concern, are above both county and state scaled scores, as reflected in the following chart:

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