Frequently Asked Questions
What is the relationship of CES National to CES centers?
CES National provides an important networking infrastructure through Fall Forum, the CES journal Horace, this national Web site, and advocacy. CES believes that school change occurs locally. A national organization should not mandate a "one size fits all" model to schools. Each child, school, school community, district, and state looks very different from one another, and therefore, requires different services. CES centers work directly with schools through coaching and strategic planning. Each center takes shape according to the needs of the community it serves.
How many schools does CES have?
We believe thousands of schools across the country and around the world are working towards implementation of the CES Principles. Our formal network consist of approximately 600 schools for which participation varies from being a CES National Affiliate School to receiving coaching services from a regional center to attending the annual Fall Forum. View a diagram of the different modes of school participation in the CES network. View a list of CES National Affiliate Schools.
What is CES National affiliation?
This is a program created to give schools the opportunity to endorse the work of CES National and formally identify themselves as having made a commitment to the Common Principles. It also allows schools to use some of the interactive tools on this web site. Affiliation does not imply capacity, quality, or level of CES work occurring in a school. To learn more about the benefits and how to affiliate, click here >>.
What if I am not from a school but want to become part of the CES Network?
You can affiliate as a "Friend." To learn how to affiliate
click here >>. You also can attend our annual Fall Forum which is a conference of over 2,000 educators sharing best practices, ideas, and strategies with the network. To learn more about the upcoming Fall Forum, click here >>
Are CES schools public or private?
The majority of schools in the CES network are public. For a breakdown of public and independent affiliate schools, search CES National Affiliate Schools.
What is the research on the effectiveness of CES?
Information can be found in the "Results for Kids" section of this Web site. CES National also publishes a study called Principles at Work which features data on select CES schools.
Are there any CES schools in my state?
You can check by viewing the list of CES National Affiliate Schools. In addition, you can contact the regional center in your area for other schools not listed on our web site. Center information is located here >>.
How many CES centers do you have and where are they located?
We currently have 21 centers in the U.S. View a list of CES centers with their location and contact information.
How can I participate in the CES Network if there isn't a regional center in my state?
First, You can check CES National's affiliate school list to see if there are other schools in your state doing CES work for the opportunity to collaborate and support each other. Second, you can participate in CES National events like the Fall Forum, join online discussion groups, or affiliate with CES National.
We are applying for a CSR grant and we've selected the CES model. How do we apply for "membership?"
In order to receive CSR funds to implement the CES Principles, you must be partnered with a regional center. Services provided by CES National are not adequate to support CSR reform work. To view a list of centers click here >>.
What is the Fall Forum?
The Fall Forum is the biggest event of the year for the CES Network. The CES Fall Forum is a conference in which over 2,000 educators, policymakers, students, parents, and community members gather to share best practices, ideas, and strategies in school design, classroom practice, leadership, and community connections. To see information about this year's Fall Forum, click here >>.
What is CES Interactive?
This is an area of our Web site that allows you to use our online tools. You join by inputting your name and email address and choosing a login name and password. By doing so, you will be automatically subscribed to our online newsletter "E-ssential News" and a homebase will be created for you. Once logged in, you can view, join, or create online discussion groups, view the job board, enter in data for your affiliated school, and search for other people who have joined CES Interactive. There is no fee for joining CES Interactive and no affiliation requirement. To join CES Interactive,
click here >>.
What is "My Homebase?"
When you join CES Interactive an account or "homebase" is created in which you can view any discussions that you have joined, your affiliate center or school, and any other activity you have done in the CES Interactive area. To learn more about joining CES Interactive,
click here >>.
Are there any employment opportunities in the CES Network?
You can check our CES National Job Board for listings from our network. You may also post a listing or a resume.
We are implementing whole school reform and need help sustaining the work. Can CES help me or refer me to someone who can?
We recommend contacting one of the regional centers which are better positioned to provide local support. You can also post a question in an online discussion to get ideas and help from individuals in our network. Lastly, you can browse through our online resources, available on the CES National Web site.
For more information about affiliation, please contact Ramon Calhoun at rcalhoun@essentialschools.org
Page last updated: September 17, 2003
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