Even as CPS opens more new schools, children with special needs have a tougher time finding options. Placements in private therapeutic schools are scarce, and some charters are reluctant to enroll them.
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Harlem Children's Zone Author Comes To Chicago
By: Alexander Russo / October 06, 2008
"The Renaissance Schools Fund and Perspectives Charter
Schools invite you to join us for a reading and book signing with Paul Tough,New York Times Magazine editor and author of the new book, Whatever
it Takes.
"Whatever it Takes follows Geoffrey Canada in his effort
to change the lives of poor children in a 97-block area of Harlem, New York by
creating a seamless path to college – from pre-natal parenting classes
through pre-K programs to charter public schools. Canada’s work
with the Harlem Children’s Zone has inspired Senator Barack Obama to
propose launching 20 such Innovation Zones across the US.
"Join us for an exciting conversation with Paul Tough on
Wednesday, October 22, 2008 from 11:45am – 1:30pm at Perspectives/IIT
Math & Science Academy, 3663 S. Wabash Avenue. This event is free. Please RSVP to Rachel Green at rgreen@rsfchicago.org."
For other press events around the country, see here.
Yes I have heard of severl cases where area offices said "here are your choices" they are from the "approved" list! however, any principal candidate i have seen has less than 5 years CPS...