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So, You Want to Start A Charter SchoolDawn FinleyDirector of Member Services and New School Development
October 6, 2012
What Is A Charter School
A Charter School Is: A public school
Free and open to all student
Governed by an independent board
Funded through public funds (local, state and
federal title programs)
A 501c3
Intent of A Charter School
A Charter School Should: Promote new options
Use innovative teaching methods
Develop and/or utilize new/alternative forms for
measuring student progress and achievement
New roles/opportunities for teachers
What Is Your Vision
What is your potential school?
How is your idea/school different?
What gap is your school filling?
Process Overview
Develop your Mission, Vision, and Educational Theory
Needs/Market Analysis
Application Writing
Process Overview
Develop your Mission, Vision, and Educational Theory
Consider the following questions when writing a mission: What are the ultimate goals for student
achievement? What is the vision for how the school will best
prepare its students? What is the vision for what the school will be
in five years and in ten years?
Charter StructureAuthorizer –
Missouri State Board
of Education
Sponsor
Charter School’s
Governing Board
Charter School
Leadership
• Students
Timeline
More Info
Contact Info
Dawn Finley
Director of Member Services and New School Development
www.mocharterschools.org
314-484-0677 (direct)