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Charter School Authorizing Online Professional Development Course

Welcome, Charter School Authorizers!

We are thrilled to introduce you to this comprehensive professional development series, crafted specifically to empower you in your crucial role as an authorizer. Whether you are seasoned in your position or just beginning your journey, this course is designed to offer invaluable insights and practical guidance to enhance your effectiveness.

Led by experienced charter school authorizers and instructors, this series delves deep into each essential function of authorizing. From identifying areas of improvement to defining clear goals and implementing best practices, our aim is to equip you with the tools and knowledge needed to drive positive outcomes for students.

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About the Course

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Delve into the foundational principles of effective charter school authorizing with this on-demand online professional development course.

Learn how to structure and staff your authorizing office for maximum efficiency and effectiveness. Explore best practices for crafting and managing performance contracts with charter schools, ensuring clear expectations and accountability. Dive into the critical task of oversight, discovering techniques to uphold accountability and compliance standards. Gain valuable insights into identifying and addressing issues requiring intervention within charter schools, promoting student success and safety.  And finally, uncover the nuances of the charter school renewal process, equipping yourself with the knowledge and tools needed to make informed and impactful renewal decisions.

Whether you're new to authorizing or seeking to enhance your expertise, this course provides essential guidance and practical strategies that will increase your overall effectiveness.

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Content overview

  • Authorizing 101
  • Office Infrastructure & Capacity
  • Authorization
  • Performance Contracting
  • Oversight
  • Intervention
  • Renewal
  • Bonus Lesson: Site Visits
  • Bonus Lesson: EMOs and CMOs

Meet Your Instructors

Kim Perron

Kim Perron

Charter School Authorizing Specialist

Kim Perron

Kim Perron is the President and Owner of SchoolWorks. In her former career, Kim served as the Associate Vice President of the State University of New York (SUNY) Charter Schools Institute and as the Coordinator of New Schools Development for the Massachusetts Department of Education Charter Schools Office. She is the author of several policy briefs commissioned by state authorizers and by the National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA). Kim has participated as a reviewer in several charter application cycles conducted on behalf of the Louisiana State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, the New Jersey Department of Education, the South Carolina Public Charter School District, and Chicago Public Schools.

David Hartman

David Hartman

Charter School Authorizing Specialist

David Hartman

As a former charter school authorizer, David Hartman has dedicated his career to high-quality authorizing. He formerly served as the Supervisor of the Charter School Center at the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), where he designed, implemented, and managed the nation’s first charter school authorizer certification process. On behalf of SchoolWorks, David provided technical assistance and support to multiple authorizers nationwide and led SchoolWorks ongoing partnership with the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) to conduct more than 100 evaluations of the State’s sponsors (e.g., authorizers). 

Success Stories

Thanks to SchoolWorks, I feel equipped with the knowledge and confidence to navigate the complexities of charter school authorizing with precision and effectiveness!

Brenda Mescher

Assistant Director of Community Connections and Compliance, Education One at Trine University (IN)

SchoolWorks' course empowered me to streamline our authorizing processes, resulting in greater efficiency and improved outcomes for the charter schools in our community.

Jessica Lindsay

Authorizing Manager, Tennessee Department of Education

After completing the course, I'm inspired and motivated to implement best practices and elevate the standard of charter school oversight in my jurisdiction. Thank you, SchoolWorks!

Angelique Sanchez-Hutman

Senior Manager of Authorizing and Accountability, Denver Public Schools

I can't recommend SchoolWorks' professional development course enough! It's a game-changer for anyone involved in charter school authorizing, offering invaluable insights and practical strategies for success.

Tess Stoval

Executive Director, Tennessee Public Charter School Commission

Affiliations

SchoolWorks’ Charter School Authorizing Online Professional Development Course has been used as a training tool by multiple authorizing offices and affiliated agencies.

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Special Offer!

SchoolWorks is currently offering a Back to School special - 10% Off SchoolWorks online courses.

To receive 10% off any SchoolWorks online courses, use the discount code SCHOOL10 at check-out.

Subscription Options

Authorizing 101-Mini Course

FREE

Authorizing 101 is a foundational mini-course designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to the essential principles and practices of charter school authorizing. Participants will embark on a journey through the fundamental aspects of charter school authorizing, gaining a deep understanding of the roles, responsibilities, and best practices involved. The course covers topics such as the history and purpose of charter schools, the legal and regulatory framework governing authorizing, and the core principles of effective oversight and accountability.

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Targeted Training

$250

Looking for focused training? We offer a featured section of our program each month as a stand-alone mini-course. Check-out this month’s mini-course:

This Month: Renewal

This specialized mini-course is tailored to support charter school authorizers in optimizing their renewal practices.

Toward the end of each contract term, authorizers will be tasked with determining if the charter school should be renewed for an additional term. In this mini-course, participants will hear about the tools and resources needed to conduct a fair and transparent renewal process. Participants will gain knowledge on the renewal process and protocol, renewal evidence collection and evaluation, and about how to effectively communicate the final renewal recommendations and decisions to ensure transparency.

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Professional

$850

 

  • Access to all course content for one individual for up to one year, including:
  • Authorizing 101
  • Office Infrastructure & Capacity
  • Authorization
  • Performance Contracting
  • Oversight
  • Intervention
  • Renewal
  • Bonus Lesson: Site Visits
  • Bonus Lesson: EMOs and CMOs
  • Course Companion Guide
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Enterprise

$750

PER PERSON

  • Access to all course content for one individual for up to five or more individuals for up to one year, including:
  • Authorizing 101
  • Office Infrastructure & Capacity
  • Authorization
  • Performance Contracting
  • Oversight
  • Intervention
  • Renewal
  • Bonus Lesson: Site Visits
  • Bonus Lesson: EMOs and CMOs
  • Course Companion Guide
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Satisfaction Guarantee

If you are not fully satisfied with the course, you may inform us within three days of your purchase to receive a full refund.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

I am new to authorizing. Is this course for me?

Yes! These mini-courses are designed to help current charter school authorizers or educators who may be interested in becoming authorizers in the future. Our experts help you understand more about what an effective authorizer does and what effective authorizing practices look like.

The requirements for authorizing in my state are very specific. Will this course help me?

I want to purchase the course for multiple staff members in my office. Do I need to use a credit card?

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Authorizing is challenging work. We look forward to giving you the tools and insight you need to help you maximize your success.

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