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…
- Attract the Teachers You Need: Create a Year-Round, Multi-Channel Teacher Recruitment System
March 10, 2021
Today’s teaching candidates have more choice than ever on where they can teach and work. In this hands-on session, reflect on how recruiting teachers has radically changed for school districts in the last five years, uncover what candidates are seeking …
Read more - Ensure Long-Term Success Through Succession Planning
March 10, 2021
To ensure the long-term success of your school, it is critical to navigate leadership transitions effectively. Schools can proactively prepare for both planned and unplanned transitions in order to ensure that your school can continue to achieve succes …
Read more - Breaking Up Is Hard to Do: When and How to Fire a Teacher
March 10, 2021
It is one of the hardest conversations to have as a school leader, but we cannot shy away from the duty of pruning the garden. This session will provide practical information about preparations for these difficult conversations, as well as opportunitie …
Read more - Local School Performance Frameworks in the Age of ESSA and Multiple Authorizers
March 10, 2021
Many leaders express the need to better identify which schools are working in a city or district and which ones are not in a way that would allow system leaders or parents to make good decisions. Although ESSA calls for state measures, a locally develo …
Read more - Diversity in Staffing: Doing vs. Being
March 10, 2021
The public is shining a light on diversity and inclusion in the charter sector. What’s lurking in the shadows is something we’re just coming to grips with – charter school staff don’t always reflect the communities served. How do we begin to change thi …
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