How to Create Alternative, Magnet, & Charter Schools That Work

William Parrett,Robert D. Barr

ISBN 10: 1879639483 / ISBN 13: 9781879639485

Published by Solution Tree, 1997

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: How to Create Alternative, Magnet, & Charter Schools That Work
• Publisher: Solution Tree
• Publication Date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1879639483
• ISBN 13: 9781879639485
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

How to Create Alternative, Magnet, and Charter Schools That Work is a comprehensive review which translates three decades of research and cutting-edge developments in alternative, charter, and magnet schools into the insights and practical strategies needed for effective alternative education programming. The book addresses the differences between magnet and charter schools, reasons for their creation, frequently asked questions about alternative schools, and lists organizations that support alternative schools as well as samples of alternative schools and programs. It also presents the ten essential elements of a successful alternative school, 64 evaluation criteria for assessing a school, 15 strategies to implement in an alternative school, and 5 pitfalls to avoid.