L.A. COALITION FOR EXCELLENT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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CHARTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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LACFEPS
about us
The L.A. Coalition for Excellent Public Schools (LACFEPS) is an alliance of successful L.A.-based nonprofit charter public school networks representing more than 51,500 students in over 112 schools in South Los Angeles, East Los Angeles, Downtown L.A., Southeast cities, the San Fernando Valley and Santa Ana (Orange County). These schools have a proven track record in academics, as well as graduation and college readiness. They serve a diverse population of students with varying abilities and individualized needs.
mission
The Coalition is a group of successful nonprofit charter public school networks whose members work collaboratively to ensure that all students and families in Los Angeles have the ability to choose and attend an excellent public school. It does this by spotlighting the great work of charter public schools and developing enthusiastic allies, who embrace and understand the positive contributions of the charter school community and advocate on their behalf.
Frequently Asked Questions
why choose a charter public school?
Charter public schools are free, open to all students, and already part of the public education system. These schools enjoy more flexibility than traditional public schools. Increased flexibility means:
- meeting the needs of all students through innovative curricula;
- smaller class sizes;
- access to more enrichment, wellness activities and programs; and
- more professional learning opportunities for teachers.
It also means that charter public schools are held to high levels of accountability in academics, financials and management.
what is a public charter school?
Charter public schools are public schools. They are part of the many school choices, such as magnets and pilot schools, offered to families by the public education system. An L.A.-area charter public school is authorized by the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), or another authorizing school district, and is subject to state law. The authorizing school district holds charter public schools accountable to ensure that they are in compliance with established agreements, which are also known as charters. Hence the name, charter schools.
do charter Public schools offer an individualized approach?
Charter public schools offer families an opportunity to find the right school; the public school that best meets their children’s academic and social-emotional needs.
how successful are lacfeps charter networks?
Many LACFEPS charter network high schools are ranked as the Best High Schools in the state, according to U.S. News & World Reports.
do charter public schools serve students with special needs?
Charter schools serve all students including those with special needs. In fact, because charter public schools are designed to have more flexibility than traditional public schools, they are uniquely positioned to provide innovative, high-quality educational services to students with unique learning needs.
MISSION
The Coalition is a group of successful nonprofit charter public school networks whose members work collaboratively to ensure that all students and families in Los Angeles have the ability to choose and attend an excellent public school.
CORE VALUES
- COVID Safety & Support
- Innovative Curricula
- Academic Accountability
- Diversity & Equity
- Small Class SizeCollege
- Readiness
- High Graduation
- RateTeacher Development