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Categories: Accountability Systems, Charter School Authorizers, School Design

May 3, 2022

Best Practices in Evaluating Charter Applications

When evaluating charter applications, prioritize transparent and evidence-based decision making. As the approval or denial of a charter school is a weighty decision that impacts the lives of students and families, the stakes of this decision-making process are inherently high. In order to fulfill this function successfully ...read more

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Categories: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, School Quality Review

March 7, 2022

Approaching DEI Improvement

Approaching DEI Improvement? Apply a Framework to Ensure Progress. Every journey begins with a step. As education agencies are increasingly focusing on creating more equitable school environments, school and district leaders are challenged with the tasks of 1) identifying the policies, behaviors, and practices that ...read more

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Categories: Coaching, Leadership Supports

February 2, 2022

5 Benefits of Facilitated Improvement Planning

Why hire an outside planning facilitator? For many school teams, the benefits are immeasurable. Let’s face it. These are not normal times, and there’s no such thing as “business as usual.” As the pandemic stretches into its third school year, school teams are entering into the planning process for 2022-2023 ...read more

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Posted by: SchoolWorks

Categories: Reflections on Our Work, School Design

December 3, 2021

Is there a formula for school improvement?

Is There a Formula For School Improvement? Assess, Plan, Implement, and Monitor. Every educator who has contributed to a school turnaround initiative knows that there is no simple solution to school improvement. But while each challenge is inherently complex, and the work is most certainly long and hard, the ...read more

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Categories: Charter School Authorizers, Reflections on Our Work, School Design

December 3, 2021

Thinking of starting a charter school?

Thinking of starting a charter school? A clear vision is key. A strong, comprehensive charter school application can take months and even up to a year to complete. The first step is to establish a clear vision of how the proposed school will serve students in a better way. First Things First: What is a Charter School?. ...read more

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Posted by: SchoolWorks

Categories: Equity and Inclusion, School Quality Review

July 23, 2021

Considering Special Education Reviews

Specialized Reviews Focus on Special Education, Students with Disabilities, and Diverse Learners Considering a Special Education Review? SchoolWorks has been providing objective, evidence-based third-party reviews of educational programs since 1998. Our process utilizes a team of experienced educators from SchoolWorks ...read more

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