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Cevallos, Pedro F., Jr. – Online Submission, 2009
This dissertation was a single case study with Green Dot Public Schools (GDPS) describing their rapid scale-up process. Specifically, it investigates the phenomenon of the inherent tension between maintaining the fidelity of the original model school's design, culture and values with local adaptation of the brand by stakeholders at the expansion…
Descriptors: Charter Schools, Public Schools, School Expansion, Campuses
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Tang, Hao; Cowling, David W.; Koumjian, Kristi; Roeseler, April; Lloyd, Jon; Rogers, Todd – New Directions for Evaluation, 2002
Describes a state agency's approach to developing and improving the self-assessment and accountability of local programs overseen and funded by a large statewide program. This self-assessment approach to evaluating local tobacco control programs in California is "empowerment evaluation" in action. (SLD)
Descriptors: Accountability, Evaluation Methods, Local Issues, Prevention
Dianda, Marcella R.; Corwin, Ronald G. – 1994
California's charter-school legislation took effect January 1, 1993, and authorized the creation of up to 100 charter schools. By the end of the year, 44 charter schools were either operating or being planned. This document offers an initial look at California's charter schools. A total of 34 schools responded to a survey of the state's 44 charter…
Descriptors: Accountability, Educational Change, Educational Innovation, Elementary Secondary Education