CharterSource.org

The clearinghouse for Oregon charter schools:

Dedicated to assisting public charter school leaders.

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Welcome to the web based clearinghouse for Oregon ’s Public Charter Schools. This site is sponsored through the Luckiamute Valley Charter School Dissemination Grant.

As a result of your efforts, Oregon parents have over 100 public charter schools providing a viable and growing quality educational option. The long-term success of Oregon ’s charter schools will be determined in large part by you, the leaders. This site is intended to facilitate interaction of statewide charter leaders. Working together collaboratively, intentionally and purposefully you can fulfill the charter school mission. Students throughout the state will be the ultimate beneficiary of this effort.

Charter founders and leaders understand well the need for contributions from many sources to become and remain viable. The value of this site will be determined in large part by you. We ask you to interact with us; give us a call, send us en e-mail. We would love to discuss your ideas and share your success with others who can take it and find ways to modify adapt and improve what you have done. Working together we have the opportunity to benefit a greater number of students.

We welcome your comments and contributions. We will actively seek your participation!  

What’s new?

• The October 23, 2009 Charter School Directors Workshop in Salem was well attended. Directors worked in small groups to identify critical issues at their school, and then group them into common themes. Many of you were missed; we hope to see you at one of our upcoming regional meetings.

• Regional Meetings begin in Roseburg. Follow the link, to the left, for more information.

• Contact Information: This link has current contact information of all the charter schools in the state. Please check it out and give us updates. 

• Excel version: This link has similar information but you can select the e-mail column and contact all schools. Sort this information for more targeted contact. Directors requested this at the October Workshop.

Site Navigation:  

	Behind each link you will find a set of goals for the first year. Please communicate your thoughts and ideas to us so we take them under advisement for possible addition.
	The links (at the side panel) reflect the main focus. In time we expect them to expand as you interact and identify areas of interest or need. One such area should be “Promising Practices.” This could be an element of your school or one you would like to bring to our attention. Share success with others!

 Site Information:    

• Veterans, please contact us if you feel you can help serve as a source for emerging leaders in an area you feel you have experience or expertise.

• Let us know if you would like to hear more about a topic.

• The Feedback Link at the bottom of each page provides an opportunity for you to contact us with feedback/comments or request information for personal contact.

Enjoy your first look and please let us know your thoughts. We will be contacting many of you by telephone and e-mail in an effort to work more closely with you and be more responsive to your needs.

Contact Information

This year we will contact a number of Oregon charter school leaders in an effort to work more closely and respond to needs. We also welcome your comments and contributions to this Web site and invite your participation. Thank you.

Don Wildfang, Education Consultant and Leadership Coach

Telephone

(503) 580-1712

FAX

Postal address

Electronic mail

General Information: dswildfang@gmail.com

Webmaster: dswildfang@gmail.com

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This website is not intended to provide legal advice and reflects a variety of opinions and perspectives from various authors and other individuals who provide input.  Charter school operators are encouraged to seek advice from their legal counsel when considering or implementing the resources and information available on this website.

Don Wildfang, Education Consultant and Leadership Coach

Telephone

(503) 580-1712                                                                                    

  Feedback

General Information: dswildfang@gmail.com

Webmaster: dswildfang@gmail.com

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Last modified: February 12, 2010