Charter Schools : Everything You Need to Know to Make the Right Decision for Your Child. This item is unavailable.Charter Schools : Everything You Need to Know to Make the Right Decision for Your Child

Are you seeking an educational alternative because you are dissatisfied with your child's public school? Charter schools—public schools that operate independently of the regulations governing traditional schools—are becoming increasingly popular with parents who are looking for a better education choice for their children. In fact, Congress recently appropriated $100 million to expand the number of charter schools to 3,000 by 2001.


This informative book gives you everything you need to know about charter schools—and tells you how they are redefining excellence in education. You'll be led through a step-by-step process that helps you determine whether the charter schools in your area are right for your child. You'll also discover:

• How a charter school can respond to your child's unique talents
• Differences between charter schools and public schools
• Increased learning opportunities stemming from innovative practices and curriculum focus
• And much more!



"This clear, easy-to-read handbook will help every parent find a good fit between their child's needs and a charter school. A great guide!" —Cathy Wooley-Brown, Ph.D., Coordinator, Florida charter schools


"A must-read for all parents who want to advocate excellence and
innovation in K—12 education." —John Nelsen, M.S. Ed., co-director of Oregon Charter School Service Center


"An excellent resource! Every parent should ask these questions of their child's school—charter or otherwise." —T. Richard Roberson, Jr., J.D., Mississippi Department of Education

Frederick A. Birkett, Ed.M., a graduate of Harvard University, is the executive director of the Benjamin Banneker Charter School in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He also serves as a consultant for the New York State Charter School Resource Center, and lives with his family in Medford, Massachusetts.