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On December 22, Congress enacted the Hurricane Education Recovery Act providing $1.6 billion for school and students impacted by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. The law includes assistance in support of eligible students attending qualifying private schools. 
Fund for Teachers Provides Grants for Summer Study
12/19/05
Fund for Teachers provides grants for teachers in Los Angeles, San Franciso and Oakland who meet the innovative organization's eligibility criteria and make successful application for funding designed to underwrite summer professional development opportunities.
Private School Students Continue to Outperform
12/12/05
A new report issued by the US Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics confirms that private school students continue to outperform their public school counterparts in reading, mathematics, science and writing, across grade levels, racial and ethnic groups.
Over 2,200 Attend CAPSO 2005
11/29/05
CAPSO’s Tenth Triennial Convention was a great success. CAPSO expresses its thanks to the attendees, presenters and exhibitors who made it happen. We’ve assembled a few photos, links to session listings and exhibitors.
2005-2006 Private School Affidavit Information
9/14/05
All California private schools are required to file an affidavit with the California Department of Education between October 1 and October 15. This year, the CDE has introduced a significant change in the filing procedure.
USDE Establishes Clearinghouse for Schools Helping Victims of Katrina
9/7/05
The US Department of Education has created a clearinghouse matching schools—both public and private—that have opened their doors to victims of Hurricane Katrina with individual and corporate donors wishing to support their relief efforts.
Hurricane Katrina: A Call to Action
9/2/05
The devastation wrought by Hurricane Katrina and the vast human suffering left in its wake challenges each of us to respond, as individuals and as members of school communities.
Find a CAPSO School
8/19/05
View and/or download a roster of CAPSO-affiliated schools in a particular county.
How to Register for CAPSO 2005
8/2/05
Learn the easiest way for schools and individuals to register for CAPSO's Tenth Triennial Convention. Access forms, session listings and presenter information.
New IDEA Regulations Proposed by USDE—Comments Invited
7/5/05
The US Department of Education has issued newly proposed regulations governing the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Comments on the proposed regulations are invited. CAPSO provides links to the proposed regs, instructions for the submittal of comments, and additional resources designed to better familiarize members of the private school community with the relevant provisions of the reauthorized law.
CAPSO Colloquium on Private School Accountability - A Summary
5/24/05
On May 17 and 18, over 200 private school leaders from throughout California gathered to reflect upon the meaning of accountability within the context of private, K-12 education.
Keep 2-4-5 Alive!
5/16/05
A budget proposal currently before the U.S. Congress has placed funding for several popular No Child Left Behind programs in jeopardy. Each of the programs provides equitable services for private school children. See what you can do to preserve these important federal programs.
New Bill Would Provide Deductions for Contributions to College Savings Plans
4/11/05
A bill introduced by Assemblyman Sam Blakeslee would provide Californians with a deduction for contributions to qualified college savings programs. CAPSO supports passage of AB 3.
Updated NCLB Guidance Document Available from CDE
3/9/05
The California Department of Education has updated its guidance document pertaining specifically to those portions of the federal No Child Left Behind Act that provide benefits to private school children, teachers and other education personnel.
African-American Youth Leadership Program Summer, 2005
2/14/05
Qualifying students currently in grades 10 and 11 are invited to apply for participation in the program to take place July 10-16, 2005, at CSU Sacramento. Housing, meals, program materials and transportation will be provided at no cost to participants. The dealine for the submittal of applications is March 15, 2005.
It's SNOR Time
2/2/05
The Student National Origin Report (SNOR) must be filed by April 1, 2005 in order to assure equitable participation in Title III (Language Instruction for LEP and Immigrant Students) of the No Child Left Behind Act. CAPSO has the information and the forms.
Tsunami Relief Resource Page for Private Schools
1/4/05
The Council for American Private Education (CAPE) provides a resource page containing links to non-profit assistance agencies and a clearinghouse for private school humanitarian aid projects and educational programs in response to the disaster in Southern Asia.
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