…for charter school startups

Successful charter school applications have the following attributes; they adhere to the charter school laws, they describe a unique educational model, they detail a savvy business plan that is budgeted down to the last line item, they define an available suitable facility, and they are well supported by the community.

The Charter Choices team can help you take your ideas from conception to a realized charter school. We offer the following:

Startup Consulting

Charter Choices will explain the charter school application process and identify the proper resources available.

Charter Applications

Charter Choices will help startup founders create a charter application that reflects the mission, educational vision, financial structure and sound governance.

Planning Grant Development

Charter Choices will work with the founding members to write the planning grant for submission to secure state or federal startup funding.

Real Estate Consulting

Charter Choices offers services to consult with the board of trustees on arranging and negotiating financing for facility improvements and expansion. Charter Choices will ensure that the charter school is housed in an appropriate school facility that is within its operating budget.

Curriculum Development/Writing

Charter Choices will review and develop the schools curriculum and ensure that it is aligned with State and Federal standards and that it encompasses the learning objective of the school. Charter Choices will collaborate with the school’s instructional staff and administrators to review and annually update the school’s curriculum. Charter Choices will customize the curriculum and will train school staff in the effective deployment of the curriculum.

Expansion Planning and Financing

Charter Choices will develop an expansion plan and manage the expansion process. This includes recruiting new teachers and students as well as overseeing the facilities acquisition and development process.

Mike Whisman was instrumental in the process of opening the first Bilingual cyber school in the Commonwealth. When it comes to Cyber education, his experience and knowledge is unmatched.
Alfredo Calderon
ASPIRA, Inc. of Pennsylvania