Download or read book Study of the Effectiveness and Efficiency of Charter Schools in Indiana Executive Summary written by Terri Akey and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Indiana General Assembly passed charter school enabling legislation in 2001, and the first charter schools opened their doors for the 2002-03 school year. As of fall 2008, 49 charter schools are operating in Indiana. A total of 17 of these schools are sponsored by the City of Indianapolis, Office of the Mayor, 29 schools are sponsored by Ball State University, the Evansville-Vanderburgh School Corporation sponsors two schools, and the Lafayette School Corporation sponsors one school. These schools are spread throughout the state, with the largest concentration located around the Indianapolis area, where 21 charter schools are located. Over two-thirds of Indiana's charter schools are located in the metropolitan areas in and surrounding Indianapolis, Gary, and Fort Wayne. In July of 2007, the Center for Evaluation and Education Policy (CEEP) at Indiana University was contracted by the legislature to conduct an evaluation of the Indiana charter schools. The current study reports the results of an evaluation that has been designed to ensure that all objectives of the provisions of HEA 1001-2007 are fulfilled. In addition, the framework of the study is based on IC 20-24-2-1, Purposes of Charter Schools, and IC 20-24-2-2, Discrimination Prohibited. These two sections of the Indiana Code lay out the purposes for charter schools and emphasize that students cannot be discriminated against regarding disability, race, gender, etc. The current report addresses a set of specific evaluation questions provided by the Indiana General Assembly. Specifically, the evaluation addresses research questions with respect to charter school enrollment patterns and policies, funding patterns and sources, innovations in charter schools, impacts on neighboring corporations and the educational landscape in general, accountability and performance of charter schools on achievement measures, and the effectiveness of the support provided by charter school sponsors. (Contains 14 figures, 4 tables, and 3 footnotes.) [This Executive Summary was prepared for the Indiana General Assembly. For the complete report, see ED504589.].
Download or read book Study of the Effectiveness and Efficiency of Charter Schools in Indiana written by Terri Akey and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In July of 2007, the Center for Evaluation and Education Policy (CEEP) at Indiana University was contracted to conduct an evaluation of the Indiana charter schools. The evaluation has been designed to ensure that all objectives of the provisions of HEA 1001-2007 are fulfilled. In addition, the framework of the study is based in IC 20-24-2-1, Purposes of Charter Schools, and IC 20-24-2-2, Discrimination Prohibited. The two sections of the Indiana Code lay out the purposes for charter schools and emphasize that students cannot be discriminated against regarding disability, race, gender, etc. The evaluation addresses a set of specific evaluation questions related to charter school process effectiveness and efficiency and nearly all of the questions framing the study fit into these two sections of the Code. The goal of the report is to use the framework to provide more useful results to policymakers and education leaders by presenting the findings according to the legislatively defined purposes of Indiana charter schools. Specifically, the evaluation addresses research questions with respect to charter school enrollment patterns and policies, funding patterns and sources, innovations in charter schools, impacts on neighboring school corporations and the educational landscape in general, accountability and performance of charter schools on achievement measures, and the effectiveness of the support provided by charter school authorizers. The report begins with a discussion of a brief history of Indiana charter schools to establish the context of charter schools in Indiana and the nation. Next, the report follows the structure of the memorandum of evaluation questions--beginning with a discussion of charter school enrollment patterns during the 2007-08 school year--including overall enrollment trends for charter schools, demographic makeup, special populations, length of student attendance in charter schools, and the degree to which charter schools are complying with open enrollment requirements. This section is followed by a discussion of charter school revenue and expenditures compared to school corporations. The subsequent section consists of a discussion of how charter schools are using their statutory flexibility to be more innovative and efficient. Next, the report examines the outputs and impact of charter schools. The discussion begins with the impact of charter schools on traditional public schools in Indiana and on the general educational landscape in the state with respect to enrollment, funding, school choice, and innovations. Next, a description of the accountability systems in place for charter schools is provided and the extent to which charter schools are meeting those accountability measures (e.g., parent satisfaction and student performance) is considered. A discussion of the effectiveness of charter school authorizer support is also included. Finally, the report concludes with a summary of general implications and recommendations that emerge from the earlier sections. (Contains 32 tables, 47 figures, and 18 footnotes.) [This report was prepared for the Indiana General Assembly. For the Executive Summary, see ED504590.].
Download or read book Study of the Effectiveness and Efficiency of Charter Schools in Indiana Special Report written by Terri Akey and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In July of 2007, the Center for Evaluation and Education Policy (CEEP) at Indiana University was contracted by the state legislature to conduct an evaluation of the Indiana charter schools. The current study reports the results of an evaluation that has been designed to ensure that all objectives of the provisions of HEA 1001-2007 are fulfilled. In addition, the framework of the study is based on IC 20-24-2-1, Purposes of Charter Schools, and IC 20-24-2-2, Discrimination Prohibited. These two sections of the Indiana Code lay out the purposes for charter schools and emphasize that students cannot be discriminated against regarding disability, race, gender, etc. The current report addresses a set of evaluation questions provided by the Indiana General Assembly. Specifically, the evaluation addresses research questions with respect to charter school enrollment patterns and policies, funding patterns and sources, innovations in charter schools, impacts on neighboring corporations and the educational landscape in general, accountability and performance of charter schools on achievement measures, and the effectiveness of the support provided by charter school sponsors. The study finds that: (1) Charter schools educate a different student population than do school corporations--largely minority and low-income, with disproportionately few special education and LEP students; (2) There are no practical differences in student performance for charter and traditional public schools, although performance trends at the high school level should be interpreted with caution; and (3) In looking at the funding data, the case can be made that charter schools are either over-funded or under-funded, depending on the perspective taken. (Contains 14 figures, 4 tables, and 3 endnotes.).
Download or read book Charter Schools in Indiana written by Jonathan A. Plucker and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report presents an overview defining what constitutes a charter school and how the existing 22 charter schools in Indiana are funded. 36 charter schools have been approved in Indiana as of Spring 2005. Of these, 22 schools have already begun operating, 10 are slated to open in the coming years, 2 have been closed down before they opened, and 1 has been officially closed down. Recent changes to charter school legislation during the 2005 legislative session are described. The report then presents a brief history of charter school funding in Indiana. Summary tables of charter school FY03 expenditures are included in Tables 2-4. Table 2 contains a comparison of expenditures by reporting category for both traditional and charter schools. Charter school federal grant expenditures are examined. Tables 5 and 6 contain summaries of the federal Public Charter Schools Program (PCSP) grant fund expenditures by Indiana school for fiscal year 2003. Table 5 contains expenditure information for the $25,000 planning grants, and Table 6 contains expenditure information for the $125,000 implementation grants. (Contains 6 tables and 7 endnotes.) [This report was submitted to the Indiana Department of Education by the Center for Evaluation and Education Policy.].
Download or read book Charter Schools in Indiana written by M. Elise Kriss and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Charting the Course written by Azure D. S. Angelov and published by Council For Exceptional Children. This book was released on 2016-05-03 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Throughout the United States, increasing numbers of students are being educated in charter schools. Although the educators in these schools may think they are prepared to tackle any problem related to teaching and learning, personnel, financial management, and community relations, many charter schools are overwhelmed by the need for complying with federal rules and regulations while at the same time meeting the needs of an increasingly diverse population―most notably those students with disabilities. In Charting the Course, Addie Angelov and David Bateman provide readers with a background in essential aspects of delivering special education services in this unique educational setting. Developed in collaboration with prominent charter school organizations and with the support of the National Association of State Directors of Special Education.
Download or read book Fast Break in Indianapolis written by Bryan C. Hassel and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 39 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report has describes how the young Indianapolis charter school initiative can claim a number of successes: (1) Many community leaders have stepped forward to spearhead the creation of charter schools, bringing new energy and resources into public education; (2) Parents have flocked to the new schools, lining up on waiting lists and noting increasing satisfaction with their children's experiences; (3) Students in most charter schools are making steady progress in reading, language, and math, and in many cases outpacing Indiana and national norms for growth; and (4) The mayor has established a comprehensive accountability system for the schools, with high expectations and transparent sharing of data about the schools with the public. As is the case elsewhere, the charter sector in Indianapolis will ultimately be judged by its effects on students, families, neighborhoods, and the city as a whole, and those long-term effects remain to be seen. Though the elementary and middle schools are making good progress, they are still young. The one high school open in 2003-2004 struggled in its first year, and faces significant challenges as it enters its second year. In addition, the initiative's growth in 2004-2005 (doubling from five schools to 10) represents a much faster expansion than in the initiative's first two years, which could tax the mayor's systems. As of the spring of 2004, mayor-sponsored charter schools in Indianapolis represents a small fraction of the city's students--less than 1 percent. But just the schools already chartered will double that fraction by 2005 and triple it by 2008. If all goes as planned, more high-quality applicants will receive charters in the coming years. The result should be a large, vibrant sector of newly formed public schools. If successful, these schools will provide excellent educations for the children who attend them, forge new models that can serve as examples for other schools, demonstrate effective accountability in action, and exert a wide, positive impact on public schooling in Indianapolis. (Contains 6 tables and 22 endnotes.).
Download or read book Charter Schools written by Mark Buechler and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Indiana Public Elementary Schools Reponsiveness to Charter School Legislation written by Elizabeth Ann Fajt and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Charter Schools written by Scott Williams and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 6 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Reinventing Public Education written by Paul Hill and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2009-02-15 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A heated debate is raging over our nation’s public schools and how they should be reformed, with proposals ranging from imposing national standards to replacing public education altogether with a voucher system for private schools. Combining decades of experience in education, the authors propose an innovative approach to solving the problems of our school system and find a middle ground between these extremes. Reinventing Public Education shows how contracting would radically change the way we operate our schools, while keeping them public and accessible to all, and making them better able to meet standards of achievement and equity. Using public funds, local school boards would select private providers to operate individual schools under formal contracts specifying the type and quality of instruction. In a hands-on, concrete fashion, the authors provide a thorough explanation of the pros and cons of school contracting and how it would work in practice. They show how contracting would free local school boards from operating schools so they can focus on improving educational policy; how it would allow parents to choose the best school for their children; and, finally, how it would ensure that schools are held accountable and academic standards are met. While retaining a strong public role in education, contracting enables schools to be more imaginative, adaptable, and suited to the needs of children and families. In presenting an alternative vision for America’s schools, Reinventing Public Education is too important to be ignored.
Download or read book Cyber Charter Schools in Indiana written by Kelly E. Rapp and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 4 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the seven years since former U.S. Secretary of Education William Bennett helped develop "virtual charter schools" that provide educational programs to charter school students via the Internet (Kafer, 2003), the number of these schools has rapidly increased. At least 90 (or around 3%) of the almost 3,000 charter schools in operation in 2004 were virtual charter schools, also referred to as cyber charter schools (Hassel & Terrell, 2004), and 16 states had at least one cyber charter school in operation during the 2004-05 school year (U.S. Department of Education, n.d.). Cyber charter schools offer many benefits to the students they serve (Bogden, 2003; Cook, 2002), but without specific statutory language governing these schools, complications can arise (e.g., Pennsylvania School Boards Association v. Zogby, 2002). Indiana currently has no cyber charter schools, but proposals for their creation have been submitted to potential sponsors. During the 2005 session of the Indiana General Assembly, a charter school bill passed that in part addressed the concept of cyber charter schools. However, Indiana charter school law remains vague regarding the establishment and funding of cyber charter schools. This Education Policy Brief examines possible implications of the current law regarding cyber charter schools. [This brief was produced by the Center for Evaluation and Education Policy, Indiana University.].
Download or read book University Sponsorship of Charter Schools in Indiana written by Jonathan A. Plucker and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is a dearth of research on the subject of university sponsorship of charter schools. This report intends to increase the knowledge base on university sponsorship of charter schools by examining the climate in Indiana, specifically in regard to the decision by only one (Ball State) of the eligible five universities (Ball State University, Indiana State University, Purdue University, Indiana University, and University of Southern Indiana) to authorize charter schools. The Center for Evaluation and Education Policy (CEEP) gathered information on the process each university used to make a decision about sponsoring schools; the university administrators' perceptions of the benefits of and barriers to charter school sponsorship; and the administrators' opinions on the possibility of future sponsorship by their institution. Among the conclusions: (1) Although only one eligible university chose to become a charter school sponsor, each institution seriously investigated its potential role as a sponsor; (2) Reasons for not choosing to sponsor charter schools included: the lack of sufficient finances and personnel to support sponsorship; the desire to preserve working relationships with the local school boards; and the belief, after it became clear that one university was interested in becoming the major sponsor of charter schools in the state, that having more than one sponsoring university would duplicate effort unnecessarily; (3) Other than Ball State, there are no universities in Indiana actively planning to become charter school sponsors; however, administrators at two universities appear willing to consider authorization in the future; and (4) University sponsorship of charter schools in Indiana is comparable to university sponsorship in other states. The report concludes with appendices (A) University and College Authorizers of Charter Schools by State; (B) Letter to University Dean of the School of Education; (C) University Interview Protocol; and (D) Sponsorship Decision Making Process. (Contains 4 footnotes.) [This report was prepared by the Center for Evaluation and Education Policy and submitted to the Indiana Department of Education's Office of Educational Options.].
Download or read book Academy of Greater Works written by Academy of Greater Works (Indianapolis, Ind.) and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Charter Schools Decade written by Anne Turnbaugh Lockwood and published by R&L Education. This book was released on 2004 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lockwood examines problems and obstacles that charter schools need to overcome in order to succeed, and she gives a glimpse of what the next decade holds for charter schools.
Download or read book Taking Charge of Choice written by Claire Smrekar and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 4 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Against the backdrop of urban school politics, in which mayors play increasingly powerful and pivotal roles, the current study examines the origins and implications of mayoral control of charter school authorization and accountability in Indianapolis (see Henig & Rich, 2004; Wong & Shen, 2007). In contrast to analyses of mayoral takeovers of urban elementary education in cities such as Philadelphia, Chicago, and Baltimore, the study focuses on the advocacy coalitions and policy streams that made Indianapolis the first--and only--city with independent mayoral control over charter school authorization and accountability (see Bulkley, 2007; Kingdon, 1995; Orr, 1999; Sabatier & Jenkins-Smith, 1999; Shipps, 2006). The central research question of the study is: How (and why) did the policy landscape change to secure passage of the Indiana charter school law? To address this question, the author conducted more than 30 in-depth interviews with key stakeholders (e.g., charter and non-charter school leaders, school board members, business leaders, teachers union representatives, education foundation officers, former mayors of Indianapolis, and state legislators) involved in Indiana charter school law adoption and implementation. In addition, myriad documents were analyzed for descriptive evidence of the nature of governing coalitions and their members' educational and political values related to charter school policy. Key findings include: (1) The capacity to change the direction of education policy in Indianapolis was constituted by a public demonstration of collective action, trust among different institutions, and investment from partners external to the formal governance structures in the city; and (2) Civic capacity in Indianapolis coalesced measurably following charter school policy implementation and the establishment of the Mayor's Office of Charter Schools. (Contains 1 footnote.) [This brief summarizes a paper that was prepared for the National Center on School Choice Conference held in October 2009.].
Download or read book Choosing Indianapolis Charter Schools written by Marc Stein and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 4 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Much of the debate surrounding school choice in general and charter schools in particular revolves around the types of students who choose to leave their traditional public schools in favor of enrolling in charter schools and the possible effects of these choices on the schools that they leave behind (Dee & Fu, 2004; Henig, 1994; Schneider, Teske, & Marschall, 2000). As noted by Witte and Thorn (1996), "Who chooses and why?" are important questions because school choice decisions may have implications for the overall educational landscape. The current study aimed for a deeper understanding of the driving forces behind parents' decisions to enroll their children in charter schools. Researchers from the National Center on School Choice collected survey data from 2,493 parents (84 percent response rate) with children enrolled in 15 Indianapolis charter schools in the spring of 2007. To validate survey findings, researchers also looked at data from the Northwest Evaluation Association's (NWEA) growth research database (GRD) of student testing records as well as the adequate yearly progress (AYP) status of students' previous traditional public schools and current charter schools. Central research questions of this study were: (1) To what extent do parents say they enroll their children in charter schools for academic versus other reasons?; and (2) How do these espoused preferences compare to revealed (actual) preferences based on school-switching behavior? The study compared parents' espoused reasons for choosing specific charter schools for their children (gathered from surveys) with their actual choices of charter schools (NWEA and AYP data of both the sending and receiving schools were examined). Of specific interest to researchers was whether parents actually made school choice decisions based on factors related to academic quality or whether there were other considerations driving their behavior. Key findings include: (1) Surveyed parents indicate that academics are a top priority in their choice of a charter school; and (2) Academics do not always drive decision making when parents change their children's schools. (Contains 3 footnotes.).
