Blue Oak School
recommends several websites to help you become familiar with independent
schools in general and Blue
Oak School
in particular. They are:
- The Blue
Oak School
website offers detailed information about the School, its mission and programs.
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The
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) has excellent information on schools, the
admission process, financial aid, teaching, and more. Blue
Oak School
is an affiliate member of NAIS.
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The
California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) gives more local information on some of the same
topics as NAIS. Blue Oak School is an affiliate member of CAIS.
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Progressive
Education Network (PEN) is comprised of educators dedicated to supporting
progressive practices through networking and action. The PEN website is a good resource for
information about progressive education past, present and future. Blue
Oak School
is a member of PEN.
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Western
Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) is one of only six accrediting associations in
the United States. Its website provides information on the value
of accreditation, how schools are evaluated and requirements for
accreditation. The accreditation process
is designed to strengthen schools in the delivery of educational programs. Blue
Oak School
is accredited by WASC.
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Bay
Area Private Schools Online Guide for all private schools in the Bay Area and is even more
local. It includes more than independent schools however, so some of the
information is not relevant to Blue
Oak School.
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ParentNet®
is a parent-led program for grades pre-K through 12 that
facilitates discussion of everyday parenting topics, child development, and
student achievement. It encourages parent networking and mutual support while
enhancing communication between parents, students and schools.