Time is Running Out! National Charter School Clearinghouse Conference 12-15 September, 2002 Scottsdale, Arizona EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION: Deadline is 31 May, 2002 Save $ money $ Receive a free ticket to see the World Champion AZ Diamondbacks play the Milwaukee Brewers Spend time with Dr. Chester E. Finn, Jr., Dr. Joe Nathan, and other charter school luminaries in an intimate setting Comprehensive grant writing & fundraising assistance Enjoy the beautiful Sonoran Desert in mid-September Don’t let this opportunity pass you by!!!!! Go to www.NCSC.info to register…TODAY! This month's NCSC News features an article by Dr. Eileen Ahearn, entitled: Special Education Issues in Charter Schools Dr. Ahearn is the project director of Project SPEDTACS (Special Education Technical Assistance for Charter Schools). This project is designed to provide assistance to charter schools by providing primers to charter school operators outlining the education of targeted groups. They will also be developing on-line training modules for charter school authorizers and operators. In addition, the project will dispense strategies for successful inclusion of special needs students in charter schools. For more information about this project go to: http://www.nasdse.org/project_spedtacs.htm This issue also includes: Where Did Charter Schools Come From?--a brief history of charter school origins. Special Needs--Public Schools are not Created Equal Fundraising for Small NonProfits--It's Right There in the Palm of Your Hand! Written by Hildy Gottlieb, President of Help 4 NonProfits & Tribes Myth of the Month--Charter schools are risky, because they gamble with taxpayer’s money. PLUS useful GRANT TIPS to help you get the funding needed for your school. These tips include this issue’s Federal Grant Opportunity, State Grant Opportunity, and Foundation Grant Opportunity.