The New Schools Handbook [electronic resource] : Strategic Advice for Successful School Start-Up in Partnership with School District Officials, Staff and Community Members / Robin Lake, Abigail Winger and Jeff Petty.
This guide provides an overview of the school development process. It is intended for anyone starting a new school, whether it be a public, private, or charter school, but focuses on starting a school within the traditional school-district structure. Section 1, "Getting Started," discusses...
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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| Summary: | This guide provides an overview of the school development process. It is intended for anyone starting a new school, whether it be a public, private, or charter school, but focuses on starting a school within the traditional school-district structure. Section 1, "Getting Started," discusses identifying the basis of legal authority; building a leadership team; defining the mission and objectives of the school; gauging the market; and dealing with the local school district and political structure. Section 2, "Creating a Plan," offers guidance on establishing educational credibility; establishing accountability and academic standards; determining financial feasibility; recruiting students; funding and paying for the building; understanding the regulatory environment; and creating policies and procedures. Section 3, "Opening Your School and Beyond," addresses hiring staff and maintaining cohesion; working with parents; developing governance and board relations; managing liability, insurance, and risk; and navigating the central office and resolving disputes. An appendix contains a list of online resources organized into three parts: education program design; school facilities operations; and charter-school resources. (WFA) |
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| Item Description: | ERIC Document Number: ED479075. Availability: Center on Reinventing Public Education, Daniel J. Evans School of Public Affairs, University of Washington, Box 353060, Seattle, WA 98195-3060. Tel: 206-685-2214; Fax: 206-221-7402; e-mail: crpe@u.washington.edu; Web site: http://www.crpe.org/. For full text: http://www.crpe.org/pubs/pdf/report_handbookweb.pdf. Sponsoring Agency: Annie E. Casey Foundation, Baltimore, MD. ERIC Note: Support also provided by the Atlantic Philanthropies. |
| Physical Description: | 97 pages. |
| Audience: | Teachers. Administrators. Practitioners. |