Services

School Design and Renewal

A Trusted Partner to Charter Schools

At SchoolWorks®, we understand the unique challenges and opportunities that come with developing, launching, and operating charter schools. From navigating the complexities of the charter application process to building sustainable academic programs and cultivating strong school cultures, charter school leaders face an array of critical decisions that impact student outcomes and long-term success.

Whether you're founding a new school, expanding an existing network, or working to improve school performance, SchoolWorks offers customized support services designed to meet you where you are. Our team of experienced specialists partners with you to provide technical assistance, coaching, and support in aligning your school’s practices to accountability frameworks and community needs.

By focusing on your specific goals and context, we help you build internal capacity, sharpen your vision, and implement strategies that promote excellence, equity, and sustainability. With SchoolWorks as your partner, you gain not just expert support, but a thought partner dedicated to helping your charter school thrive.

Sector-Wide Expertise

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New School Developers

At SchoolWorks®, we provide comprehensive support to individuals and organizations developing new charter schools. Our services are designed to guide school developers through every stage of the launch process—from concept to opening day—with expert insight, technical assistance, and strategic planning.

We assist with the development of strong, competitive charter applications by offering hands-on writing support and thought partnership. We also provide pre-opening coaching to school teams to ensure operational readiness. Our goal is to equip new school developers with the knowledge, tools, and confidence they need to build strong foundations for long-term success. 

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Incubators and Associations

SchoolWorks® provides targeted training and coaching support to new school founders participating in fellowship programs. 

In partnership with incubators and associations, we provide a combination of foundational training and hands-on technical support in application writing, community engagement planning, and budgeting. By embedding equity, innovation, and accountability into the foundation of each school concept, we help ensure that new schools are not only successful at launch but positioned for long-term impact.

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Existing Charter Schools

SchoolWorks® partners with operational charter schools to strengthen their readiness for charter renewal and to drive continuous improvement across academics, operations, and governance. 

We offer tailored assistance with renewal application development, helping schools compile and present compelling, evidence-based narratives aligned to authorizer criteria. For schools seeking to address specific challenges or elevate performance, we deliver comprehensive improvement services, such as school quality reviews, leadership coaching, instructional support, and systems alignment. All services are customized to school context and designed to build capacity while producing tangible results.

“SchoolWorks was instrumental in the development and successful approval of our six charter school applications. Their work brought coherence and focus that resulted in a strong academic program supported by research and best practice that was also grounded in operational and financial stability.”

Kristi Baird

Executive Director, Compass Charter Schools

“We are grateful to the SchoolWorks team for their support though this process. While our staff focused on the day-to-day operations of the school, it was a relief to have reliable and experienced help in preparing the renewal application. The mock site visit helped our team know what to expect during the renewal visit.”

Stephanie Valle

Executive Director, KIPP: Tech Valley Charter School

Why Choose SchoolWorks?

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Decades of Experience

SchoolWorks® has helped launch more than 100 charter schools. Our specialists work closely with authorizers, associations, incubators, developers, and operators to ensure high-quality options.

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Specialized Expertise

Our team members have supported the creation of dozens upon dozens of new school and renewal applications by writing, managing, or coaching school developers.

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Tailored Solutions

We understand that every school and situation is unique. We tailor our solutions to meet the specific needs, goals, and challenges of our partners and provide personalized hands-on support.

Get Started Today

Ready to take your new or operational charter school to the next level?

Contact us today to learn more about how SchoolWorks® can support you on your journey.