Dounay, J., & Christie, K. (2008, October). Improving the Skills and Knowledge of the High School Teachers We Already Have. Denver, CO: Education Commission of the States.

http://www.ecs.org/clearinghouse/78/64/7864.pdf

This policy brief examines seven high-leverage components to strengthen teacher professional development at the high school level and provides state policy suggestions for each: conceptual knowledge; college/workforce readiness in teacher expectations; communities of practice/mentorship; data, assessment, and differentiated instruction; focus on instruction; organizational professional development; and technology use.

Florida TaxWatch Center for Educational Performance and Accountability. (2007, November). A Comprehensive Assessment of Florida Virtual School. Tallahassee, FL: Author

http://www.nacol.org/docs/FLVS_Final_Final_Report(10-15-07).pdf

“In this report, Florida TaxWatch examines the viability of Florida Virtual School as a credible alternative to traditional schooling as regards both student achievement outcomes and cost-effectiveness. Florida Virtual School earned high marks in both.”