41. The Seattle Times: Microsoft: Gates Gives $31 Million For Schools for Youth Development and Education, Communities in schools of georgia, the National fromthis initiative will influence not only alternative schools, but all http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/microsoft/134641616_gates26m.html

HOME Site index Microsoft Wednesday, February 26, 2003 - 12:00 a.m. Pacific Gates gives $31 million for schools By Linda Shaw Seattle Times staff reporter E-mail this article Print this article Search web archive This time, the world's largest philanthropy gave grants to nine organizations to help them create a new breed of alternative high schools, the places students often go when they've left "regular" schools. The idea is to create a network of 168 schools, possibly including two private schools in Washington state, that would combine the supportive environment of many alternative schools with high expectations. "For 20 years, many alternative schools have done a good job of providing a nurturing place for students, but they haven't always had a strong academic component," said Tom Vander Ark, the foundation's executive director for education. The foundation spent the past year and a half searching the country for schools that provide good support and strong academics. They found several, and this grant is meant to create others that, like them, take kids on the verge of dropping out and turn them into college material. Some of the schools will be created from scratch; others will be revisions of existing programs. Public, private and charter schools will be included. The foundation estimates the schools will have about 33,000 students.

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News, analysis, and research by topic... TEACHER PREPARATION AND CERTIFICATION Alternative certification Unconventional recruiting Reform of teacher education Subject-matter knowledge Pedagogy Teacher testing SCHOOL STAFFING Principal autonomy Teacher career ladders Tenure Seniority and union issues TEACHER PAY Teacher salaries Pay-for-performance and merit pay Higher pay for math, science and other shortage fields Higher pay for hard-to-staff urban or rural schools EVALUATING AND IMPROVING TEACHER PERFORMANCE Value-added analysis Peer review Tools for evaluators Mentoring Professional development National board certification (NBPTS) ACCOUNTABILITY Holding schools accountable Holding teachers accountable GEORGIA Most Significant Reforms Georgia has recently eliminated automatic tenure for new teachers. Georgia's new accountability system will reward and sanction schools based on improvements in student learning.

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News, analysis, and research by topic... TEACHER PREPARATION AND CERTIFICATION Alternative certification Unconventional recruiting Reform of teacher education Subject-matter knowledge Pedagogy Teacher testing SCHOOL STAFFING Principal autonomy Teacher career ladders Tenure Seniority and union issues TEACHER PAY Teacher salaries Pay-for-performance and merit pay Higher pay for math, science and other shortage fields Higher pay for hard-to-staff urban or rural schools EVALUATING AND IMPROVING TEACHER PERFORMANCE Value-added analysis Peer review Tools for evaluators Mentoring Professional development National board certification (NBPTS) ACCOUNTABILITY Holding schools accountable Holding teachers accountable TEACHER QUALITY BULLETIN VOL. I, NO. 25 Wednesday, September 6, 2000 (1) Give Us Uniform Pay or Give Us Death (3) Georgia Welcomes Alternate Route Teachers (4) New York Corrals Certified Teachers into Worst Schools Short Takes: Training for New teachers, Alternative Certification Website

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Home News Metro Sports ... Site map Top local headlines Police shooting case tests DA's unit Bridge to Brunswick's future opens 30 years after tragedy Halloween killing haunts Douglasville Day 33 spells crunch time for legislators [ The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: 7/30/02 ] Recruiting eases teacher shortage By KELLY SIMMONS Atlanta Journal-Constitution Staff Writer BACK TO SCHOOL DEKALB Bringing the 'village' together. Recruiting eases teacher shortage. Decatur city schools. Most new principals from within system. ... DeKalb board meetings calendar. Back to School Guide Index to the full Back to School Guide Back to School Guide Index to the Ultimate Atlanta School Guide Buyer's Edge What's tax exempt and what's not this back-to-school weekend, plus details of sales and hours at area malls, department stores and discount centers. Better planning and aggressive teacher recruitment have metro Atlanta school officials breathing easier as they prepare to begin the 2002-03 year. While some teaching vacancies remain particularly in the areas of special education and elementary education most school systems say they're doing better than last year, and hope to have all or most positions filled by the time students start class. "The goal is to fill all of them," said Dan Cochran, executive director of personnel services for the Fulton County schools, which had 142 teacher and staff vacancies as of late July. "We are in better shape than we were this time last year."

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About Us Impact on Georgia Contact Us Join Now! ... Welfare Reform Education Charter Schools Standards-Based Accountability Teacher Quality News ... Analysis The Education Initiative The goal of our Education Initiative is to research, support and advocate education reform focused on student achievement, high standards, accountability, choice and teacher quality. The Foundation has been on the cutting edge of education reform for more than a decade, having the independence to propose innovative and often controversial ideas that have now become mainstream: The nationally-acclaimed Report Card for Parents was one of the first state report cards in the nation in 1996 – now there are more than 100. It is also credited with spurring many other reforms. We have been retained by the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce to monitor the implementation of standards-based accountability throughout the state. Through our early policy research and Charter School Resource Center, we have been a catalyst for charter school development and improvements in the charter school law. Today, Georgia has nearly 40 charter schools - 10 years ago there were none.

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Statistical Briefing: Characteristics of Charter Schools Laura Creasy School choice is a very divisive issue, prompting the creation of a plethora of laws in all states regarding public school education. Yet, students from different geographic areas, ethnic groups, and socioeconomic levels have had increasing ability to choose a school of their choice due to the establishment of private schools, magnet schools, home schooling, and alternative schools. However, such schools have failed to eradicate racial and socioeconomic inequity and as a result, many public schools do not offer a quality education. In response to the inequities characterized by the typical public school, school choice proponents succeeded in creating the first charter school in 1992. As of fall 1999, the United States has 37 charter school laws, with charter schools operating in 31 states and the District of Columbia. In total, charter schools presently serve 350,000 students. Charter schools are public schools operating on three principles: Accountability : Charter schools are held accountable for the academic achievement of students ¾ not on their compliance with district regulations;

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Alternative Education Safe Schools Assistant Superintendent, George Romero Administrative Specialist, Tricia Gwillim Director, Jerry Lapinski Accounting Coordinator, Jan Shusda Communications Specialist, Shelley Caviness Alternative Education Community Schools are one-room classrooms with a single teacher and 15 to 20 students ranging in age from 12 to 18 years old. The schools provide a different kind of learning environment for students who are experiencing difficulties in a traditional school setting or who are exhibiting negative behavior patterns in school or the community. Many of the students have been expelled from their district school, identified as habitually truant, or placed on probation by the juvenile court. Community Schools also offer independent study and clean and sober classrooms. Court Schools provide instruction for school-age children and youth residing in court-supervised programs, such as Juvenile Hall, Probation Camp, Sierra Youth Center, and the Valley of the Moon Children's Home.

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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS art and story by Caitlin Hanzlick VOX staff “We don't need no education/ We don't need no thought control/ No dark sarcasm in the classroom/ Teachers leave them kids alone" boasts the lyrics to the infamous Pink Floyd ballad, "Another Brick in the Wall." The lyricist to the song, like many teens across the nation, evidently does not want to be in school. Barely 50 percent of students who enter Georgia public high schools in 9th grade receive a diploma within four years, stated Thomas G. Mortenson, education analyst, in the April 29 Atlanta Journal-Constitution article, “Georgia Dropout Rate Highest in Nation.” No other state in the country has a lower percentage of high school graduates. Once a student turns 16 he or she can legally drop out of school. However, it can also be avoided through an assortment of alternatives. It is possible to earn a diploma without finishing high school. The Law According to Official Code of Georgia Annotated Section 20-2-690, “between the 6th and 16th birthdays” school attendance is mandatory. There is also a minimum amount of required instruction: 180 days per school year for at least 4.5 hours each day in either a public, private, parochial, or home school setting. Student are also required to receive a basic academic educational program that includes (but is not limited to) math, reading, language arts, social studies, and science. According to Marc Jones, director of student placement for Fulton County schools, once a student has received the minimum amount of required education, no law necessitates any further mandatory education. In other words, teens have the right not to attend school past his or her 16th birthday.

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home site map contact Back to Effective Strategies Alternative Schooling Overview Alternative Schools Are Not Really New Need for Alternative Schools Alternative schooling does meet the variety of student and family needs and the social behaviors required for youth in today's world. Alternative schooling also offers school and community leaders the opportunity to fulfill their legal responsibility to provide equal access to education for all students. The most critical question that must then be answered is what kind of alternative schooling should be designed and offered in our public schools? What should the alternative programs look like and how should they be integrated with the regular school programs in each community? The most recent review of Charter Schools by the U.S. Department of Education found that there were 1,050 charter schools operating in the school year 1997-98 in 27 states and the District of Columbia (Berman, et. al., 1999). The survey also reported that 33 states now have charter legislation and that 160,000 students are currently served by the states with operating charter schools. The most prevailing reasons to establish charter school were to realize an alternative vision of schooling and to gain autonomy from district and state regulations.

51. AFDC - Alternative Fuel News georgia Power also offers a reducedcost EV leasing program to its Tulsa Public schoolsTulsa Public schools has been championing alternative fuels since http://afdcweb.nrel.gov/documents/altfuelnews/3_2awards.html

Vol. 3. No. 2. Table of Contents Feature Clean Cities National Partner Awards Another hallmark of the National Clean Cities Conference is the presentation of the National Partner Awards, which recognize outstanding alternative fuel and vehicle contributions made by companies, organizations, cities, states-and this year, for the first time-very special individuals. National Partners are not only celebrated at the conference, but are also ceremoniously inducted into the "Clean Cities Hall of Fame," which was established in 1997. 1999 Clean Cities National Partners Ford Motor Company Ford offers the largest line of AFVs, which includes 12 models of cars and trucks powered by electricity, ethanol, natural gas, and propane. Ford also offers incentive money for infrastructure development, funding for fleet manager workshops, and has announced a $3 million program to support the CNG marketing efforts of 12 Clean Cities coalitions. H.E. Butt Grocery Company H.E. Butt (H.E.B.) is one of the largest private supermarket chains in the nation, and a shining example of a successful niche market fleet. The company remains an active member of the Greater Houston Clean Cities Coalition, and so far, has converted 18 of its 60-vehicle fleet in Houston to liquefied natural gas. Once complete, these conversions will prevent the release of 69,000 pounds of pollution each year. H.E.B. is also expanding its efforts in Houston by becoming an active member in two other Texas Clean Cities-the Alamo Area Coalition in San Antonio, and Greater Coastal Bend Coalition in the Corpus Christi area.

52. Safe And Drug Free Schools Safe and DrugFree schools and Communities Program Spring choice is unavailable, thebest alternative will be guarantee your reservation at the georgia Center. http://www.gactr.uga.edu/conferences/2003/Mar/04/drugfree.phtml

Safe and Drug Free Schools Tuesday, March 4, 2003 Toot Your Horn: Principles of Promotion and Publicity Isabel Burk, The Health Network "It's not bragging if you can do it" -Dizzy Dean We must learn to "brag" about high quality programs and services! As resources shrink, we must promote programs and services because people can't support, access, and/or advocate for programs that they don't know about. Learn the seven steps of publicity and promotion and leave with practical techniques to win support, enhance program "brand" status, and win recognition and acclaim for programs and services. Participants will prepare a "5 Minute Market Plan" to begin their promotion efforts. OBJECTIVES: Outline seven steps toward promotion Define and practice audience segmentation techniques Differentiate between program features and benefits Assess his/her program's market position Develop a "5" minute promotion plan

53. Atlanta Public Schools a result of the Ollie Marshall Case, the georgia Board of 1998 Revised SST ManualInformation regarding alternative and Private schools’ involvement in http://www.atlanta.k12.ga.us/parents_students/health_safety/student_support/sstm

Curriculum Areas Extracurricular Programs School Improvement Programs Education Links ... STUDENT SUPPORT : PAGE 1 Executive Summary STUDENT SUPPORT TEAM At least five different legal mandates govern the establishment and/or operation of Student Support Teams: Georgia State Conference of Branches of NAACP v. Georgia (Ollie Marshall Case, 11th cir. 1984) Georgia Board of Education Policy IG/JE Georgia Department of Education Standard I 16 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Atlanta Board of Education SST and Section 504 Policies As a result of the Ollie Marshall Case, the Georgia Board of Education mandated: a) the use of interdisciplinary student support teams for any student experiencing difficulties in school prior to referral to "other supplemental or support services." And b) " a six step process to include: 1) identification of needs; 2) assessment, if necessary; 3) education plan; 4) implementation; 5) follow-up and support; and, 6) continuous monitoring and evaluations." In order to adhere to the mandate, all personnel, who are involved with the Student Support Team, must be aware of the procedures and guidelines necessary to conduct appropriate and effective teams.

54. Atlanta Public Schools Each of the alternative schools relates to a high school, while the community schoolsand adult 2380 Peachtree Road, NW, Atlanta, georgia 30305, (404) 350 http://www.atlanta.k12.ga.us/our_schools/system_overview/system1.html

Curriculum Areas Extracurricular Programs School Improvement Programs Education Links ... OUR SCHOOLS SYSTEM AT A GLANCE Atlanta Public Schools at a Glance Schools of Excellence Accreditation Board of Education Enrollment ... Need To Know Overview Dr. Beverly L. Hall Superintendent Kathy Augustine Deputy Superintendent, Instruction Charles Engstrom Deputy Superintendent, Operations Millicent Few Executive Director, Human Resources Administrative Offices 210 Pryor Street, S.W. Atlanta, GA 30303 Phone: (404) 827-8000 Read the APS System Report for 2001-2002 The Atlanta City Council began the process that led to the establishment of the Atlanta Public Schools in 1869. Three years later, the first APS school Ivy Street opened its doors to provide the city's youth with the educational tools needed to meet the challenges of society. Today, under the leadership of its 15th appointed superintendent, Dr. Beverly L. Hall, the mission of APS remains the same for its 55,000 students. By focusing on student success, APS is striving to prepare every child for the future through effective and innovative teaching that meets the needs of the individual learner, while engaging families, teachers, students, and the community to fully participate in the educational process.

55. Mercury News | 02/27/2003 | Gates Foundation Grant Will Fund Alternative High Sc organizations in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Oregon, Colorado, georgia and Washington involveconstruction of new buildings, as alternative schools are often http://www.siliconvalley.com/mld/siliconvalley/business/companies/microsoft/5275

Click here to visit other RealCities sites Help Contact Us Site Index ... News by Email Search Search the Archives Financial Markets Sponsored by: News Mercury News Top of Wires Columnists ... Archives Hot Topics Hewlett-Packard Telecom Downturn Wireless ... Company Watch Monday, Apr 07, 2003 Microsoft Posted on Thu, Feb. 27, 2003 Gates Foundation grant will fund alternative high schools BOSTON (AP) ``More students will succeed if communities provide a rich variety of education options, and effective alternative schools are one such option,'' said Tom Vander Ark, the foundation's executive director of education, who unveiled the plan at a high school in the Roxbury section of Boston. The grants will support nine organizations in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Oregon, Colorado, Georgia and Washington, D.C., creating 117 schools and strengthening existing programs at 51 existing schools. Creating new schools will not involve construction of new buildings, as alternative schools are often hosted in existing institutions, said Carol Rava Treat, the foundation's deputy director of education. The awards are expected to reach 36,000 students nationwide.

56. Charter Schools: Frequently Asked Questions alternative schools operate within the confines of a school Where are charter schoolslocated, and how many georgia and Wisconsin also have higher numbers than http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/timely/fqa.htm

Charter Schools: Frequently Asked Questions Pathways Home Page Contents Basic Questions About Charter Schools by Nancy Fulford and Bill Quinn, NCREL What are charter schools? Charter schools are publicly funded, nonsectarian public schools that operate free of the many regulations, restrictions, and mandates of traditional public schools. These schools are chartered, or contracted, as separate legal entities and are accountable for their results (as defined in the contract) at the end of the contract period, usually three to five years in length. Why the interest in charter schools? The growing interest in charter schools is due to its possibilities as a truly flexible, self-defining alternative for public school reform. The possibilities for innovation, as a vehicle to think differently and organize in new ways, are strong. Charter schools provide choice for both students and teachers. They expand the concept of "choice" with more autonomy from the existing public schools. They are more acceptable to many people than the concept of vouchers, so they are sometimes a compromise when vouchers are being proposed. The federal government is making additional funds available to assist in the start-up of charter schools. The issues that most often are cited for being against charter schools are equity concerns, teacher union contract and certification terms, and unhealthy competition with existing schools. What is the meaning of the terms charters waivers vouchers

57. Schools, Training And Licensure: Internet Resources: The Alternative Medicine Ho on Complementary Medicine and alternative Therapies (CAM) Taught At ConventionalUS Medical schools; Oglethorpe, georgia and Washington, DC; Global Health http://www.pitt.edu/~cbw/licen.html

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

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Making Schools Work Better for All Children Alternative Professional Organizations for Educators National and state resources for professional educators seeking alternatives to the two national teacher unions. National Alabama Arizona Arkansas ... West Virginia National Association of American Educators (AAE) 26012 Marguerite Parkway, Suite 333 Mission Viejo, CA 92692 Mr. Gary Beckner, Executive Director Phone: 800-704-7799 Fax: 949-595-7970 Website: http://www.aaeteachers.org Association of Educators in Private Practice N7425 Switzke Road Watertown, WI 53094 Ms. Chris Yelich, President Phone: 800-252-3280 Fax: 920-206-1475 Email: yelichris@aol.com Website: http://www.aepp.org AEPP is a non-profit, national professional organization made up of private practice educators. Their mission is based on five ideals: to support and advance the education of students; to aid and assist educators in private practice in performing their lawful functions; to enhance the effectiveness and professionalism of educators in private practice; to encourage, sponsor, and facilitate the intercommunication and sharing of ideas and issues identified as common and relevant to educators in private practice; and to promote and exchange the instruction and training of an educated citizenry. Christian Educators Association International (CEAI) P.0. Box 41300

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M a k e t h e investment. The Break Away Chapter Program An investment in the sustainable future of your alternative break program. An investment in the power of young people working for change The Chapter Program will establish a strong relationship between Break Away and your program based on mutual accountability and investment on each other's behalf. Chapters develop break programs that include the eight components of a quality alternative break program: direct service, orientation, education, training, reflection, re-orientation, diversity, and alcohol and other drug free. Break Away works closely with each Chapter throughout the year to develop and implement these components. In fact, Break Away Program Directors are available for individual consultation regarding any and all special needs that your school might have. We invite your campus to become a Break Away Chapter! Chapter Benefits Exclusive use of the Break Away Name and Logo Sample Materials and Ongoing Consultation - Contact Break Away to access sample application forms, press releases, timelines, checklists and evaluation forms. In addition, Program Directors may be consulted about issues that challenge your alternative break program.

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