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School Facilities and Achievement A CISF policy brief that uses academic literature and case studies to explore the link between facilities and student achievement. Oregon Facility Statistics Excerpts from CISF's Statewide Facility Statistics packet. Indoor Health and Air Quality An overview with expert opinions on HVAC systems, risk management, weather damage, and other issues. Attributes of Successful Small Schools An overview of the small schools movement, its advantages, drawbacks, and keys to the initiative's success. Indoor Air Quality and Student Performance An EPA report exploring links between air quality and achievement, including common causes of (and remedies for) pollutants in schools. FORMAT Pro Decision-support software for long-range, K-12 school facility master planning and capital planning. Mitigating Hazards A guide from the National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities that provides a school safety walk-through checklist. Safe School Facilities Checklist Created by the National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities (NCEF). Buildings for Academic Excellence ACLU's discussion of the impact of poor school facilities in Baltimore City, as well as options for addressing the problem. School Facility Fact Sheet A fact sheet from the 21st-Century School Fund and BEST that compiles nation-wide facilities information concerning PK-12 public Schools. Small High Schools on a Larger Scale A study from the Consortium on Chicago School Research outlining the implementation and impact of the Chicago High School Redesign Initiative. Report on the National Summit on School Design The product of a three-day conference of building and educational stakeholders that includes recommendations and potential next steps. Branded Environments A New Visions for Public Schools report that outlines the visual branding process of 16 pilot projects across NYC high school campuses. Why Johnny Can't Walk to School A discussion from the National Trust for Historic Presentation concerning the benefits of historic neighborhood schools. Rethinking High Schools A WestEd study of the New Century High School Initiative (NCHSI) and the progress of the 14 NYC schools that it opened in 2002. Quality Education Model Developed by Oregon's Quality Education Commission, this report explores the costs and structure (including classroon spaces) of the state's high-performing schools. California Department of Education A wide range of facilities resources and information organized by the CA Department of Education.	Your guide to industry standards. Real Property Disposition Best Practices Guide A long-time Center volunteer who has worked with more than 15 districts, Skip Rotticci, Brooks Interest and Cushman Wakefield, has developed a Best Practice Guide to help districts think through these challenging situations. Calculating School Capacity The enrollment capacity of schools in an important statistic for school districts. The school utilization rates, which compare to actual enrollment and the capacity for enrollment, can be used as indicators of crowding or of low demand. Introducing Build America Mutual Assurance Co. When public school districts issue bonds, they may qualify their bonds for credit enhancement via bond insurance, which could lower the overall interest expenses paid by the school district. From Large School Buildings to Small School Campuses An in-depth analysis of NYC's "Children First" school structure reforms. MSBO Facilities Benchmarking Report A report from Michigan School Business Officials that details facility costs and best practices from the state's school districts. PG&E Daylighting Initiative Case studies and informational reports about daylighting practices and their application in schools. Seven Simple Rules for School Safety A law enforcement perspective by Commander Willie Bose of the Washington County Sheriff's Office. Missing Student Cheat Sheet This guide is designed as a tool to assist school staff in taking swift action to determine whether a student is truly missing and then to minimize the amount of time it takes to locate them.	CISF's Featured Specialists are available to you for free consultations and advice. Facilities Assessment HEERY 11ED Hill International BLRB Architects Interface Engineering Beresford Company Phil Wentz Ron Stewart Legal Miller Nash Hawkins Orrick Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt Phil Wentz Planning Hill International HEERY 11ED US Bank Lance Colley Real Estate Miller Nash Skip Rotticci Ron Stewart Safety and Security Com. Willie Bose Phil Wentz Transportation Dick Steinbrugge Lance Colley Specialist Directory