Effective governance is the foundation of every high-performing charter school. SchoolWorks® partners with charter school boards to deliver tailored training that strengthens oversight practices, deepens understanding of responsibilities, and builds the strategic capacity needed to support long-term school success.
Whether you're onboarding new members, preparing for renewal, or responding to emerging governance challenges, our training sessions are designed to meet your board where it is—and help it grow stronger from there.
SchoolWorks begins each engagement with a needs assessment to understand your board’s composition, priorities, and current governance practices. From there, we recommend and deliver customized training sessions aligned to your board’s development goals—whether those goals focus on compliance, accountability, strategy, or school performance.
Our sessions are highly interactive and rooted in real-world governance scenarios. Through guided discussions, case studies, and practical tools, we ensure board members leave each session not just informed, but equipped to lead with clarity and confidence.
We work with school leadership and board chairs to identify areas for improvement and tailor content accordingly. Training can cover a range of topics including roles and responsibilities, academic oversight, financial stewardship, renewal readiness, board recruitment, meeting effectiveness, strategic planning, and more.
Our sessions are designed to be active and engaging, using relevant case studies, data analysis exercises, and reflection prompts to bring governance challenges to life. We prioritize practical application, ensuring board members can immediately connect new knowledge to day-to-day work.
For schools approaching renewal, we offer training that prepares board members to represent the school effectively in interviews, site visits, and meetings with authorizers. This includes guidance on telling the school’s story, understanding evaluation criteria, and demonstrating board effectiveness.
A well-trained board is more than a compliance requirement—it’s a strategic asset. SchoolWorks® helps charter school boards build the knowledge, discipline, and insight needed to lead schools with integrity and impact.
Whether you’re strengthening foundational practices or tackling complex governance challenges, we’re here to help your board lead with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
Explore our case studies, blog posts and webinars to learn more about our expertise in this area. If your board would like hands-on support, reach out anytime. Our specialists are happy to talk to you.
“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
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.
Our team members have supported the creation of dozens upon dozens of new school and renewal applications by writing, managing, or coaching school developers.
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.
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.
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