Save the dates of November 6-7, 2008 for the
15th Annual Colorado Charter Schools Conference. Registration is now open! Click here to find out more.

Interested in presenting at the 15th Annual Colorado Charter Schools Conference on November 6-7? The Call for Presentations is now open. Be a part of this significant annual event and opportunity to share the your experiences, expertise, and resources as well as your impact on student achievement. Deadline for submission is September 1, 2008. Click here for more info. 

Now Accepting Nominations for Charter School Friend Awards
The League is seeking nominations for Charter School Friend Awards recognizing individuals who have made outstanding contributions to Colorado charter schools. Click here to learn more and submit your nominations! Charter Friend Awards will be presented at the 15th Annual Colorado Charter Schools Conference on November 6-7, 2008. Deadline for nominations is September 22, 2008.

2008 Colorado Growth Model School District Data Released

The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) recently released 2008 Growth Model Summary data for districts and schools. The League has reviewed the data to see how charter school growth compares with the State's median growth percentiles. There were some very exciting findings. For example:

• In 2008, an average of 57% of charter schools met or exceeded the State's median growth percentile across the three subject areas of math, writing and reading. This is an increase of 7% since 2007.
• Approximately 90% of charter middle schools, serving grades 6-8 (there are 10 in Colorado) had median growth percentiles equal to or above the State median.
• Approximately 60% of K-8 charter schools (there are 55 in Colorado), displayed growth percentiles above the State median in all three subject areas.

For more details on how charters performed compared to the State, click here.

Click here to view Colorado District and School Diagnostic Growth Summaries for 2006, 2007 and 2008, to see how your school compares to its district/authorizer.

CDE also released the new Colorado Data Interpretation Guide. This manual provides guidance to district and school personnel, as well as parents and other interested stakeholders on the appropriate use of State assessment data, including the Colorado Growth Model. We encourage you to download this valuable resource.

Take Action! Join the Charter School Advocacy Network.

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Join our Charter School Advocacy Network to receive news, legislative updates and ALERTS about political issues impacting your charter school. Easily send emails to state legislators weighing in on important political matters impacting Colorado's charter schools!

Thousands of local parents, teachers and board members have signed up and are advocating for their charter schools right now! The network has already proven to be a powerful way for charter school supporters to make their voices heard in the Colorado State Legislature.

As an added incentive, thanks to a special arrangement between CLCS and Staples®, members of the advocacy network will receive discounted pricing from Staples.com® on school supplies and other products, with an average savings of 55% off retail pricing.

It's easy and free to join. Sign up today to help protect Colorado's charter schools.

We now offer negotiated, discounted pricing on Technology Products and Related Services through Microtek.

Additionally, we are offering negotiated discounts on AV Equipment and Related Services through
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If you have any questions, please contact Marco, Director of Member Business Services, at 303-989-5356 x108. And thank you for your continued support of the League's Group Purchasing Program! 

Creating a new school is an exciting and complex undertaking.  The Colorado League of Charter Schools offers a variety of tools, resources, and services for individuals and organizations beginning the process of creating a new, high quality charter school.  

For more information about CLCS’s New School Development Program, click here.