Organizations/Web Resources

Organizations

U.S. Department of Education
Christian Law Association (CLA)
Christian Legal Society (CLS)
AACS (American Association of Christian Schools)
ACCS (Association of Classic and Christian Schools)
American Association of School Administrators
Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development
BJU Press
U.S. Charter Schools—This site provides resource guides on Board Governance, Personnel policies and practices, family friendly schools, mobilizing and motivating your staff, and community-based organizations and schools. Though not all of this information is applicable to a private Christian school, there is some valuable information. Read with discretion, and reap the benefits.
Christian Schools International
Council for American Private Education—This site is a membership subscription for administrators. $20 a year also includes email updates. This site had constant legal updates as well. Could be worthwhile.
National Association of Independent Schools—some great publications available for starting schools

State information
State regulations
National Center for Educational Statistics
Accident Insurance for Schools—Building Permit/Fire Marshal Codes, etc (an example of what is needed-check local authorities-this site will give you steps that should be widespread)
Information on step-by-step starting a charter school—much can be applied to Christian schools
Philosophy of Education Yearbook essays on educational philosophy
Eduction Resources Information Center (ERIC)—(the Resources in Education) for all the latest info on articles published about academics and education.
Pro Teacher Directory
Teaching Pre K-8—Magazine for K-8 teachers
Resources for Christian Teachers