School District Organization Handbook

School District Organization Handbook
Author:
Publisher: Hippocrene Books
Total Pages: 228
Release: 1993
Genre: Education
ISBN:

This handbook describes procedures for school-district reorganization in California. Following the introductory chapter, chapter 2 offers a historical overview of school-district reorganization in California. Chapters 3 and 4 outline the organization and responsibilities of the county committee and the role and responsibilities of the State Board of Education. The fifth chapter provides a step-by-step process of forming or abolishing school districts, consolidating school districts, transferring territory, and unifying school districts. A series of flowcharts explain the 25 percent petition, the 10 percent petition, the state criteria for approvals, and the guidelines for administering the California Environmental Quality Act regulations. Chapter 6 details the requirements of the Education Code Section 35753 governing reorganization proposals. Chapter 7 lists the various effects of a district organizational change on a school district and its employees, property, funds, obligations, bond indebtedness, and revenue limit. The requirements for elections and public hearings are listed in the eighth chapter. Chapters 9 and 10 describe the new governing board and its operations and other functions of the county committee. The final two chapter summarize the appeals process related to transfers of territory and procedures for reorganizing community colleges. Appendices contain state regulations; a list of chartered counties, cities, and school districts; and sample forms. (LMI)

The School Choice Roadmap

The School Choice Roadmap
Author: Andrew Campanella
Publisher: Beaufort Books
Total Pages: 179
Release: 2020-01-21
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0825308151

WINNER OF THE 2020 FOREWORD INDIES GOLD AWARD IN EDUCATION WINNER OF THE SILVER IPPY AWARD FOR BEST EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES You want your children to benefit from a great education. But every student is unique. One type of school might be a great fit for your neighbor's child, but it might not work for your son or daughter. Across the country, many parents today have more choices for their children's education than ever before. If you are starting the process of finding your child's first school—or if you want to choose a new learning environment—The School Choice Roadmap is for you. This first-of-its-kind book offers a practical, jargon-free overview of school choice policies, from public school open enrollment to private school scholarships and more. It breaks down the similarities and differences between traditional public schools, public charter schools, public magnet schools, online public schools, private schools, and homeschooling. Most importantly, The School Choice Roadmap offers a seven-step process that will help you harness the power of your own intuition—and your own expertise about your child's uniqueness—to help you find a school that reflects your family's goals, values, and priorities. Filled with sage advice from dozens of other parents who have pursued the school search process, and interviews with school leaders and teachers, The School Choice Roadmap is an optimistic, empowering book that cuts through the confusion in K-12 education—so that you can give your children every opportunity to succeed in school and in life.

Your School District

Your School District
Author: National Commission on School District Reorganization
Publisher:
Total Pages: 296
Release: 1948
Genre: Rural schools
ISBN:

Special Series

Special Series
Author: United States. Office of Education
Publisher:
Total Pages: 556
Release: 1949
Genre: Education
ISBN:

Maddie's Me Bag

Maddie's Me Bag
Author: Laura Lynn Heitert
Publisher: Mascot Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015-06-02
Genre: Diabetes
ISBN: 9781631770876

"Meet Maddie, a delightful girl with a SWEET secret. Maddie's Me Bag is a story about a girl with diabetes. Through a classroom activity, Maddie teaches her classmates about tools and resources she uses to live a healthy, happy life. But diabetes isn't the only thing that makes her special ... What else does Maddie have in her Me Bag?"--Page 4 of cover.

Get Ready for Kindergarten

Get Ready for Kindergarten
Author: Little Genius Books
Publisher: Little Genius Books
Total Pages: 120
Release: 2021-04-27
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9781953344090

Learning That’s Fun! With more than 150 engaging, age-appropriate activities and 2 wipe-off activity boards, the Get Ready series takes the “work” out of “workbook” and keeps learning fun! Featuring letters, numbers, shapes, opposites, and more, each activity in this bright, colorful book utilizes hands-on approaches to the material, including tracing, drawing, and coloring as well as higher cognitive functioning skills like finding the differences, cracking codes, and recognizing patterns. The activities gently build on each other, creating new challenges with every turn of the page, which helps support the child’s ever-growing kindergarten skills! The activities include • Tracing letters and numbers • Word games • Counting games • Mazes • Find the difference • Connect the dots • Simple code cracking • Puzzles • And more! This is the perfect supplemental resource to holds kids’ attention with new playful adventures while also ensuring they have what they need for kindergarten success!

Wacky Wednesday

Wacky Wednesday
Author: Dr. Seuss
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 46
Release: 1974-09-12
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0394829123

Find each and every wacky mistake in this silly book of errors with Dr. Seuss! From a shoe stuck on the ceiling to tigers at school to flying cars, this is no normal Wednesday! Kids will love counting up the crazy things they see on every page in this search-and-find activity book featuring the madcap magic of Dr. Seuss's rhyme, and hilarious illustrations from George Booth! Originally created by Dr. Seuss himself, Beginner Books are unique early readers that encourage children to read on their own, using simple words and illustrations that give clues to their meaning. Smaller than the classic large format Seuss picture books like The Lorax and Oh, The Places You’ll Go!, these portable packages are perfect for early and practicing readers ages 3-7, and lucky parents too!