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Founder's NetworkThe Founder's Network provides support to development teams starting a charter school prior to receiving grant funds or a charter. This program provides access to resources for your team to increase their capacity on the development process. The Founder's Network includes:
Access to an individualized session with a MAPSA coach can help point you and your team in the right direction. The 2 hours of consulting included ($250 value) can be used to discuss your grant application, educational programming or even strategize innovative ideas pertaining to your project. We do ask that prior to meeting, you have at least a rough draft of either a grant application or Phase I application completed. This will ensure that the MAPSA coach has a better grasp as to where you are at in your development process. MAPSA's New School Development Online Learning Community (OLC) is a resource warehouse you can access at your finger tips. A large number of documents can be easily downloaded for review as well as a growing video podcast library. The valuable number of resources you will receive with the Founder's Network will assist in preparing you in your development process and providing realistic expectations for the road ahead of you. Click HERE to purchase the Founder's Network or call MAPSA at 517.374.9167 with any questions. NEW Facilities Listing on MAPSA WebsiteAre you looking for a property for your new charter school to reside in? If so, click HERE to view MAPSA's classified ad space and view listings of available properties. Please call MAPSA at 517.374.9167 if you have any questions. Michigan Department of Education Charter School Office The Michigan Department of Education's Public School Academy Program strives to provide quality support to charter public schools and their stakeholders through timely and accurate oversight and monitoring of charter public school grants, programs and related initiatives. Questions regarding MDE Charter Public School programs or grants can be directed to Public School Academy Program staff at 517.373.4631 or their website by clicking HERE. Click HERE to view Michigan Department of Education's FAQ on charter schools. Begin Chartering
ResourcesMAPSA: New School Development 101 10 Tips for a Successful Planning Grant Using Census Data in Your Planning Grant Step By Step Guide to Phase One and MDE Planning Grant Completion MDE: Allowable Planning & Implementation Grant Activities Charter School Development Funding Opportunities USDOE: Accessing Federal Funds Framework for Operational Quality 2010 Charter School Facility Finance Landscape National Study of CMO Effectiveness Cost Estimation Tool for Charter Schools Mapping the Landscape of CMO's: Issues to Consider with Replication Revenue Planning Tool for Charter Schools Creating and Sustaining High Quality Charter School Boards Framework for Operational Quality LinksMichigan Department of Education Charter School Site Center on Reinventing Public Education: Finance, Spending and Productivity Project State Policies for Charter Schools Database, Education Commission of the States Public School Academy Requirements Under NCLB Clarification of State Aid for Public School Academies |
Don't Forget... Do you want to change education? Attend MAPSA's Charter Prep training to learn more on how to start a charter school today!
Registration ends February 22.
