November Newsletter
Welcome to the latest news from Charter School Tools!

Charter School Tools was created for charter school operators by charter school operators.

The holidays are fast approaching and schools are frequently asked to permit the use of school property and facilities by outside groups and even other schools.

Charter School Tools can provide you the following tools for those events: And don’t forget – the single most important thing you can do is get a copy of the insurance certificate evidencing coverage from any organization or contractor that enters your building!

RECENT SITE ADDITIONS

Charter Chatter

Charter School Tools is pleased to announce the launch of our new blog, Charter Chatter, by Joe Keeney, and other guest bloggers. You can view the latest posting on the Charter School Tools website or signup to receive future postings.

Charter Conference Presentations

Can't attend all the recent charter school conferences?
Here are just a few of the presentations from recent conferences around the United States:

Florida Charter School Conference
Charter School Transportation 101
Submitted By: Ronnie McCallister, Florida Department of Education

NACSA Conference
Management and Operations of Online Programs
Submitted By: Susan Patrick, iNACOL

Louisiana Conference
The Critical Challenge of Governance for Charter School Boards
Submitted By: Nancy Shoemaker, Board Consultant

If you would like to submit a presentation or tool to post on Charter School Tools, email kloupe@charterschooltools.org.

Charter School Directory

Charter School Tools offers a free online listing of over 4900 charter schools. It is also available to purchase for $100 in Excel or PDF format. Click here or go to http://www.charterschooltools.org/charterDirectoryOrderForm.cfm to purchase a charter school directory in Excel or PDF format.

Top Downloaded Tools Book of the Month
On Purpose: How Great School Cultures Form Strong Character
Bestselling author Samuel Casey Carter showcases a dozen extraordinary K–12 public and charter schools where confident children joyfully strive to accomplish worthy goals in concert with their friends. These mainstream American institutions focus on a culture of character as their foundation and demonstrate scalable, sustainable, and replicable models for your school to emulate.

 

In This Issue:
  • recent site additions
  • charter chatter
  • charter school directory
  • calendar of events
  • top downloaded tools
  • book of the month
  • quick links
Calendar of Events:
November
11.1.10 - Michigan Charter School Conference
Detrioit, MI

11.4.10 - Missouri Charter School Conference
Ozark, MO

11.5.10 - Tennessee Charter School Association Conference
Memphis, TN

11.8.10 - Florida Charter School Conference
Orlando, FL

11.11.10 - Ohio Charter School Conference
Columbus, OH

11.14.10 - Virtual School Symposium
Glendale, AZ
Quick Links

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