Charter School Design Workshop Series 

Looking to start a charter school? This free workshop series is designed for those founding groups that are moving forward in the process of starting a charter school, have established a founding group, and intend on submitting a charter school application to a district authorizer in the next 12 months. The workshop series is 12 hours in three workshop settings. Because registration is limited, registrants must commit to sending a representative to all three sessions:

Session 1: May 28th from 4-7pm in Prince George's County

Session 2: June 8th from 9-3 pm in Baltimore City

Session 3: June 13th from 4-7 pm in Prince George's County

Note that registering for the June 8th workshop, registers you for all three workshops. Registration is limited to 60 attendees.

More Information

The Charter School Design Workshop Series are comprised of two evening workshops, plus an all-day workshop, providing over 12 hours of content rich material for charter starters. Meals are not provided, however, you may pre-order a boxed lunch for the all-day session, and/ or bring your own meal and snacks.  This workshop builds on the Charter Starter Workshop Series. 

Overall Objectives:

• Present basic information about the nuts and bolts of charter school planning and operations to inform model design and application development
• Ensure applicants have a realistic sense of what is involved in the charter application process
• Familiarize participants with charter guidelines and standards for approval
• Introduce partner organizations who can be resources in particular areas

Topics:

Session 1 will cover developing your mission and vision, defining your target population, establishing a need, family and community engagement, and student recruitment strategies

Session 2 will cover educational design, including curriculum and assessment, goals and accountability, serving students with disabilities and English language learners, staffing and talent management, school culture and organizational structure.

Session 3 will cover governance, facilities, and budgets and financial management

This workshop series was made possible through funds from the Maryland State Department of Education, Charter School Program Grant.