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... read more
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
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... read more
Navigating Renewal While Flying Your Plane Is Renewal on the Horizon? Don’t Panic. If you’re part of a charter school’s leadership team, you know just how stressful and difficult it can be to prepare for renewal. Whether it’s assessing what your school needs in order to meet the authorizer’s... read more
One Year Wiser Progress in the Face of Adversity for Teachers It’s officially one year from the day that most school buildings closed nationwide in response to COVID-19. As the myriad challenges of the pandemic continue, this unique anniversary inspired our team at SchoolWorks to reflect on the lessons we have... read more