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MAPSA helps applicant groups build a strong foundation for opening a quality charter school through coaching, technical assistance, networking and more. Quality development of a quality school is critical to your success.

Charter Prep Provides New School Developers with Quality Training

MAPSA also provides Charter Prep training courses throughout the year on a pay as you go basis.  Our next Charter Prep training is on September 23 on Performance & Quality with Betty Menchik.  This training will assist all new school developers in identifying the community need and target student population, including HOW to assist your targeted population through development of your school mission, vision, goals and educational program construction.  Applicants will learn and discuss how to create a QUALITY Phase One Charter School application through focusing on areas of performance and quality.  The small group training will take place in Novi, starting at 9:00 am will end at approximately noon.

Mark your calendar for future Charter Prep trainings:

  • September 23: Performance & Quality
  • October 7th: Governance & Management
  • December 2nd: Budget
  • January 13th: Operations

Click here to register! Please contact Becky Carlton at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (517) 374-9167 for any additional questions!  

NOTE: Charter Prep training is designed to meet the needs of non-Charter Start Members.  Charter Start members receive more extensive training through the year-long Charter Start training program.

Charter Application Reviews & New School Development Coaching

Our new school development experts have reviewed hundreds of applications and are ready to assist you in the planning, development and implementation processes.  Development teams will also have access to partnerships and information from resources such as: school accountants, school attorneys, board governance experts, experienced and successful school leaders, management companies with proven track records, curriculum developers and proven school models.  Applicants interested in new school development coaching and application reviews can preview our services in the resource store listed below or by contacting the Director of New School Development, Angela Laugh, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or by calling (313) 618-3399.

New Grant Opportunities for New School Development Groups!

Click here to view all current grant opportunities on MAPSA's "Best Practices" website!

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