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Charter Starter Program
The year long program will offer a series of development sessions, including topics on designing a strong educational program, financial and business management, and effective board governance. The Association also offers trainings on public relations, marketing and enrollment, and managing performance throughout the first several years of operation. Each session will be taught by a charter school expert with proven charter school experience. Technical review of a developer’s application before submitting to the authorizer and one on one consulting is also available.
Introductory Webinar - available online now
What does starting a charter school involve? This free webinar will discuss a brief history and understanding of charter schools in Arizona, the process overview for starting a charter school, and the resources available for charter school development, including details on the Association's Charter Starter Program and available grant opportunities.
Legal Review Webinar - View the presentation by non-profit and school lawyers, Ellis Carter and Deanna Rader.
What are the legal aspects of starting a charter school in Arizona? This webinar will cover the following topics:
· Who can apply for a charter
· The benefits and costs of starting as a for-profit vs. a non-profit
· How to file for corporate status at the ACC
· How to apply for 501c3 status, reasonable time lines and associated costs
· Why you should avoid a dual board structure
· IRS Concerns Regarding Management Contracts
· Other legal concerns to consider while in the development stage
Charter Starter 101: Starting the Journey - January 23rd 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Take advantage of the Association's experience and research based knowledge. This training includes a Q&A session with a panel of current charter operators and consultants, an overview of all the components that lie ahead in desgining your business and academic plans, including components of the charter application, and a guided workshop to write an effective school mission statement. Participants will gain an insight into the charter community, a checklist of quality standards for developing a charter school, and the beginning of a mission statement that will guide your school development.
Instructional design and implementation - February 6th 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Charter Schools exist to improve student achievement. How will you fulfill this obligation and your school's mission? This workshop will help a developing team understand their responsibility as a public charter school, understand the process for developing curriculum, and articulate an instructional plan specific to the population served. Participants will walk away with sample curriculum, a timeline for developing an educational program, and sample school calendars and daily schedules.
Program Accountability & Performance Management - February 13th 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Meeting the needs of Special Education Students - February 27th 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
As a public school, charters have an obligation to meet the needs of all learners. This workshop will cover the legal requirements for meeting the needs of special education students. It will also cover best instructional practices, personnel needed, and costs associated with meeting these needs.
Operating a Sustainable Business
Financial and Business Management - March 13th 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
The number one reason why schools fail is due to poor financial management. This training will discuss the complexities of state and federal funding, how to create an accurate budget and manage cash flow for sustainability. Participants will walk away with an understanding of major revenues and expenses to expect during start-up and operation, practical guidance in creating a budget, and guidance in assigning responsibilities for financial oversight.
Network with current charter operators and learn best business practices! Each year the Association holds a business conference for current charter operators to refine and improve practices for operating and managing a school . We have reserved space and for participants in the Charter Starter Program. Tracks include:
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