School Structures

Public

Private

Funding

-State local comes 40% from

school.
- Idea grant- Kids with disabilities.

Use their money wisely, on stuff the

students actually need.
Limited on the money since there only
given a specific amount.

Reform

- Focuses more on social,

political, or economic institutional
in order to improve it.

They dont get any money from the

government.

School
Boards

-They have higher expectations

-Teach the children how to be a
bigger person.
-Focus more on the student
needs.

-Sets vision for the school district and

the decisions they make.
-Monthly meetings can make a
difference.

Collaboration
with outside
agencies

-Educational leadership is a
nonprofit organization that works
to build capacity of people,
organizations and school
systems.

-Does get help but not like public

schools.
-Does not get any money from the
government.

State
Mandates

-Every elementary, High school,

shall include its curriculum a unit
of instruction.
-Raise academic standards
increase homework requirements.

-Elimination of such unfunded mandates

would be a significant and welcome
reform.
-Illinois property taxes are the second
highest in the nation.

Federal
Mandates

-There are more than one

mandate
-IEP protects
-Focus on specific issues

-No requirements for licensing.

-May pursue recognition through the
state board of education.

Programs

-They provide specific programs

that the children will be involved
in.

-Provides safe environments

-Academic enrichment programs that
provide innovative learning experiences.