Planning and Launching a New School
A journey of a thousand miles begins with these steps.
What We Offer
Value of partnership
“The value of the partnership we’ve built with the Charter Support Unit team is immeasurable. They provided guidance and walk each school through the exhaustive foundation-building process to a successful first day of school. Through our partnership, we have developed tools and resources for new schools to utilize. We plan on exploring more opportunities to collaborate. I know they’re just a phone call away. “
– Nadia Luna, VP of Member Services
Texas Public Charter Schools Association
Charter Application Training
Opening the doors on a new charter school starts with getting approval from an authorizer. The Charter Support Unit helps you navigate this step in a way that satisfies the requirements of those who are charged with upholding charter school quality while also creating a touchstone to guide the formation of your new school. The training covers basics of charter school laws in Florida and walks through each section of the charter application and issues to consider while developing a charter application.
Check out our Courses for more information.
Launch Year Training and Collaborative Sessions (Florida)
Specifically for Florida schools and greared towards schools opening in August 2023, this comprehensive training series prepares for a successful opening once a school has an approved charter. The online course posts weekly videos about timely topics you should be considering along your journey to open your school, and hosts monthly live calls to brainstorm and discuss issues with other people also opening schools in coming months.
Check out Launch Year Training for more information about upcoming events and courses.
New Operator Training
The CSU will be collaborates with the Florida Department of Education and experts in the field to make the statutorily-mandated training for new operators available online in May If you are opening a school in 2023, watch for more information next month.
Resources & Templates
From checklists for new schools to sample policy manuals, the CSU’s library contains invaluable resources to get your school started on the right foot.
Planning & Launching
Trainings, Webinars, Sample Documents, Resources, and more…
- Enrolling for Next Year: Marketing, Lottery, Etc.
March 10, 2021
Just when you feel your finally starting to get a handle on this school year, it’s time to realize that next year is only six months away, and the recruitment, marketing and planning for next year needs your attention. This presentation will focus on s …
Read more - ESE 101
March 10, 2021
This webinar focused on the charter school’s responsibilities for accommodating the needs of ESE students, as well as how to work effectively with your School District to ensure compliance.
Read more - ESE Implementation: School and District Collaboration
March 10, 2021
A collaborative relationship between charter school and district is key to ensuring quality services for exceptional students. Understanding the roles, responsibilities and resources available will help the school and the district meet the needs of all …
Read more - ESE Inclusionary Practices
March 10, 2021
Interested in making your school more inclusive? Charter schools are committed to providing exceptional public education. In line with a commitment to set high expectation for students, charter school operators must ensure that schools are not just acc …
Read more - ESE Service Delivery Models
March 10, 2021
A single type of service or service delivery can’t be expected to adequately meet the needs of all the exceptional students in your school. Understanding when more intensive or different instruction is needed, and how to provide it, will help ensure qu …
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