Regions: Inland Empire
Regional Meetings for SoCal and Bay Area Schools to Improve Community Engagement Programs
The National Network of Schools in Partnership, a non-profit organization working to help schools install, improve and enhance community engagement and partnership programs, is offering SoCal and Bay Area charter schools the opportunity to learn best practices on how to increase their reciprocal, meaningful and sustainable community engagement programs.
Parent Empowerment Act Webinar - November 21!
Learn about the Parent Empowerment Act and how parents can organize and advocate for a quality education.
Nov 21: Funding Charter School Facilities Workshop - in Santa Ana
Learn How to Access Resources and Prepare for the Future! The workshop will include updates from key state agencies on charter school financing options and state oversight.
Apply to Alchemy Leadership Seminar by Aug. 31
Applications are now being accepted for Alchemy Leadership Seminar, the Annenberg Foundation’s free three-day capacity building training for non-profit leaders. The program is open to charter school leaders from Los Angeles, Ventura, Orange, San Bernardino and Riverside counties. Applications received by August 31 will be given priority.
Celebrate your Back to School Event!
CCSA Staff want to join you for your Back to School Event.
Inland Empire Latino Book and Family Festival Shares Information About Charter Schools with Community
On Saturday May 4, CCSA and Norton Space and Aeronautics Academy participated in the Inland Empire Latino Book and Family Festival.
Western Center Academy's Metal Ducks Wins FIRST Robotics 2012-2013 San Diego Regional Championship and Head to World Championship!
In January the Metal Ducks team from Western Center Academy won the 2012-2013 San Diego Regional Championship and are now moving on to the World Championships in St. Louis on April 24-27.
FREE Families That Can Parent Workshop April 24 in Moreno Valley
Parents can register now for this workshop on Charter Schools 101 and Sharing Your Story
20th Anniversary Advocacy Day - Speak up for Charter Schools!
Let your voice be heard! Join charter leaders and parents from our region at the State Capitol in Sacramento on May 8.
Academy of the Inland Empire Invites You to Their Common Core Presentation on January 18
Academy of the Inland Empire to present their new “Common Core Standards” for Inland Empire youth.
Voters Approve $250 Million Schools Facilities Funding for San Bernardino Unified
More than 71% of San Bernardino voters approve Bond Measure N, allocating $250 million to renovate San Bernardino Unified school facilities.
Welcome, Regional Director Fátima Cristerna-Adame to the Inland Empire
CCSA is proud to welcome Fátima Cristerna-Adame to the Regional Director, Inland Empire position. Fátima is a long time San Bernardino resident and activist.
Save the Date: Inland Empire Charter Leaders Meetings
The dates for Spring Charter Leaders Meetings in the Inland Empire Area have been set. For your convenience, there will be two meetings in the greater Inland Empire
April 3: Intensive Finance Academy in San Bernardino
Got questions about charter school finances? Don’t miss CCSA’s 4-hour in-depth Finance Academy which is offered just once a year!
Connect with Local Charter Leaders At the Charter Schools Conference
Please plan to join colleagues from around the Inland Empire Region to gear up for the Funding Equity Rally and connect on issues specific to our region.
It's Not Too Late to Register for this Week's Charter Leader Meetings
Several leaders have already RSVPed for this Week’s Charter Leader meetings. If you not yet done so, it is not too late.
Upcoming Regional Meetings: Join Local Charter Leaders In a Discussion About Region-Specific Concerns
Several charter leaders from around the region are already planning to attend the upcoming Inland Empire Charter Leaders Meetings, so it should be a great opportunity to network with those facing concerns much like your own.
Have You RSVPed for the Upcoming Charter Leaders Meetings?
For your convenience, there are two regional charter leader meetings scheduled in Region 10. Come network with colleagues and engage in discussions about issues critical to the needs in charter leaders in our area.
Feb. 7 and 8: Inland Empire Regional Charter Leaders Meetings Featuring Special Guests
Along with your member council representative Rick Piercy, CCSA has been working hard to develop an agenda specific to the needs of Inland Empire schools
Jan. 22: National School Choice Week Event in Pomona
Pomona will be the site of a National School Choice Week event on January 22.
External Opportunity: Free Multimedia Presentation & Leadership Workshop in Partnership with Participant Media and Me to We
Me to We and Participant Media are excited to continue their partnership through an exclusive speaking tour based on the award-winning documentary, Waiting for “Superman.” Through an hour-long presentation designed for high-school students, using themes and clips from Waiting for “Superman” and an afternoon action-planning workshop for 30 students focused on issues awareness and leadership skill building, Me to We speakers explore the importance of and barriers to education across the world.
Keeping Up With the School Visits in the Inland Empire
This week, I was able to visit the Hemet Academy of Applied Academics and Technology, the Western Center Academy in Hemet, and the School of Arts and Enterprise in Pomona.
Oct. 27: "Are Teacher's Unions the Enemy?" with Steven Brill
On Oct. 27, Zocalo Public Square is hosting a free event featuring Steven Brill, who recently published a new book looking at a broad movement to cut through bureaucracy to improve our public schools.
Encore High School Hosts Workshop from The Young Americans
On October 14-16, Encore High School in Hesperia is hosting a theatre, dance, and song workshop with The Young Americans.
Cielo Vista Charter School Receives its Five-Year Renewal
Cielo Vista Charter School in Palm Springs, a one year-old conversion charter, just received its five-year renewal from the Palm Springs Unified School Board.
CCSA Fall School Visits Underway in the Inland Empire
Steven Holguin, CCSA’s Regional Director for the San Bernardino and Riverside County Region, is currently scheduling and visiting ALL the member schools within the region.
Public Hearings for New Inland Empire Charter School Petitions
If you are a school developer, you should consider attending a public hearing from a petitioner who has already submitted. Learn how the meetings go and what the expectations are for public hearings. Also it is great to come and support new high quality start-ups that CCSA is also supporting.
Public Hearings for New Inland Empire and Orange County Charter School Petitions
If you are a school developer, you should consider attending a public hearing from a petitioner who has already submitted. Learn how the meetings go and what the expectations are for public hearings. Also it is great to come and support new high quality start-ups that CCSA is also supporting.
13 Candidates Running for San Bernardino City Unified School Board
In a year that has seen a great deal of turnover in San Bernardino City Unified, there are now 13 candidates looking to take a seat on the SBCUSD School Board.
Mark Your Calendars for Important Dates and Deadlines
Prop. 39 application deadline, Fall Regional Meeting dates, and your last chance to take advantage of the Summer Registration Special on the 19th Annual California Charter Schools Conference.
Inland Empire Region is Home to Some Amazing Charter School API Performances
With the release of the latest API scores, I wanted to take a quick moment to point out some of the all-stars from this region.
Oxford Preparatory Academy in Chino Scores Amazing 957 API in Year 1
Oxford Preparatory Academy in Chino started off what was to become an amazing first year last September as the largest independent charter school start-up in state history. OPA finished their year in the same amazing fashion that they started.
Regional Meetings for Inland Empire and High Desert Charter Leaders are set!
Get the details and register today! Also inside… two local stories you definitely want to read.
How to: Set Your Default "Region Page"
Save yourself a click! Did you know you it is easy to make a default regional selection on ccsa.org? It’s easy. Here’s how to do it.
Inland Empire News 7/21/11
Four important items for Inland Empire Charter Schools:
CCSA has released its must up to date budget brief for the 2010-2011 Fiscal Year
Get the latest information on proposed bills AB360, AB440, and SB645
Regulations approved for schools’ ‘Parent Trigger’ law
Now with authority to govern Public Safety Academy, Trustees turn attention to successfully launching the next school year.
Inland Empire News 7/7/11
Three important items for Inland Empire Charter Schools:
San Bernardino City Unified Appoints new Charter School Director
St. Anthony’s Catholic School in San Bernardino closes, parents search for alternatives.
San Bernardino Unified School District supports Trustees of Public Safety Academy
Inland Empire News 6/24/11
Three news stories for you this week.
Get the Latest State Budget Information
New information about Governor Brown’s veto of the budget.
Families That Can Offers Tips on Connecting with Your Legislator
How can parents have an impact in Sacramento? How do you get a meeting with your legislator? What is the process for a proposed bill to become a law? Get the details from Families That Can.