1. So, You Want to Start A Charter School Dawn Finley Director of Member Services and New School Development October 6, 2012

2. What Is A Charter School  A Charter School Is:  A public school  Free and open to all student  Governed by an independent board  Funded through public funds (local, state and federal title programs)  A 501c3

3. Intent of A Charter School  A Charter School Should:  Promote new options  Use innovative teaching methods  Develop and/or utilize new/alternative forms for measuring student progress and achievement  New roles/opportunities for teachers

4. What Is Your Vision  What is your potential school?  How is your idea/school different?  What gap is your school filling?

5. Process Overview  Develop your Mission, Vision, and Educational Theory  Needs/Market Analysis  Application Writing

6. Process Overview  Develop your Mission, Vision, and Educational Theory Consider the following questions when writing a mission:  What are the ultimate goals for student achievement?  What is the vision for how the school will best prepare its students?  What is the vision for what the school will be in five years and in ten years?

7. Charter Structure Authorizer – Missouri State Board of Education Sponsor Charter School’s Governing Board Charter School Leadership Students

8. Timeline

9. More Info Contact Info Dawn Finley Director of Member Services and New School Development dfinley@mocharterschools.org www.mocharterschools.org 314-484-0677 (direct)