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…
- Teacher Leadership: Fostering a Culture of Adult Learning
March 10, 2021
How can teacher leadership help you tackle the most challenging issues your school or network faces? Teacher leadership is more than a title and task, more than a microphone for announcements, or a monitor for compliance; it is the essential ingredient …
Read more - Creating Mathematical Thinkers using Number Strings and Math Talks
March 10, 2021
Our goal in teaching is not just to prepare students for their next math class, but to prepare them for their future careers. Helping students be mathematical thinkers is a way to prepare them for the future. Learn how number strings and math talks hel …
Read more - Growing Healthy Students with Gardening and Cooking Classes
March 10, 2021
This course will focus on the ways in which gardening and cooking classes can positively impact a school learning environment by creating a space for students to learn about food and nutrition through engaging hands-on experiences. This course will foc …
Read more - 20 Essential Points: What All School Leaders Should Know About Special Education
March 10, 2021
School leaders play an important role in meeting the needs of students with disabilities. School leaders who effectively manage special education in their schools have to be one part lawyer, one part counselor – and a little bit fearless. The need for …
Read more - Two New SEL Tools to Support Every Student
March 10, 2021
What new tools exist that align with PBIS and a restorative approach? In this session, educators will explore the significant ways in which social emotional learning and restorative practices work in tandem to support the foundations for a safe, health …
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