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ABOUT THE LEWIS CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH: The Lewis Center for Educational Research’s mission is to ensure that our schools and programs prepare students for success in a global society through data-driven, innovative and research-proven practices in a safe and inclusive culture. LCER is a non-profit 501(c)(3) educational organization that operates two charter schools: Academy for Academic Excellence (“AAE”) in Apple Valley, a TK-12 college-preparatory program with a STEAM emphasis, and Norton Science and Language Academy (“NSLA”) in San Bernardino, a TK-8 Spanish/English Dual Immersion model school with a STEAM emphasis. The LCER’s unique partnership with NASA/JPL on the GAVRT Radio Astronomy Project has reached more than 600 teachers and 50,000 students around the world in ongoing science campaigns. LCER also operates a number of historical and STEM local outreach programs from their replica pioneer town, Mineral City, and at the Apple Valley Center for Innovation (an informal education STEM Center in partnership with AVUSD). LCER is governed by a Board, which is comprised of up to nine (9) volunteers representing businesses, education and parents within the community in which the LCER and its programs operate. The Board members meet monthly. The CEO is a non-voting member of the Board and answers directly to the Board. All employees of LCER, to include its two schools and all programs, work under the direction of the CEO and the oversight of LCER Board. LCER provides administrative oversight and support for its two charter schools and programs in the following areas: finance, assessment and evaluation, technology, human resources, facilities, special education and curriculum support. LCER Executive Team, comprised of the CEO, LCER departmental directors and Principals, meets weekly to ensure the administration, supervision and implementation occurs across the organization. LCER promotes, supports, and services the educational needs of students, teachers, and community members. LCER partners with public or private organizations and individuals in order to implement research-based programs for its laboratory schools and educational programs. Some of the partnerships include the United States Air Force JROTC, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, the International Association of Laboratory Schools, California Charter Schools Association, California Association of Bilingual Educators, Kelly Space & Technology, Apple Valley Unified School District, San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools, Victor Valley College, University of Redlands, University of California, Riverside, Cal State University of San Bernardino, and Loma Linda University. ACADEMY FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE: The mission of AAE is to prepare students for post-secondary success through a relevant, rigorous college-preparatory education. AAE is an independent, direct-funded public transitional kindergarten through 12th grade charter school, serving a population of approximately 1450 students within Apple Valley and neighboring communities. The campus is located on 150 acres of Mojave River wild lands and is an outdoor laboratory where students study ecology and wildlife. AAE’s charter was first granted in 1997 by the AVUSD and was renewed in 2015. AAE is committed to high levels of learning for all students. A strong emphasis on academic rigor, content relevance and teacher-practitioner research has allowed AAE to develop many best practices to the benefit of students and staff. AAE maintains high academic and behavioral standards, and stresses both academic skills and a broad understanding of content knowledge. AAE uses teaching techniques and strategies that are tested and refined in a standards-based educational program. A cornerstone of the AAE philosophy is maintaining a strong connectedness between parents, students and the school. AAE is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (“WASC”). In 2006-2007, AAE was recognized as a California Distinguished School and a Certified Charter School. AAE has consistently demonstrated strong academic performance at all levels and received the Silver award for best high school by the U.S. News & World Report.