Charter Schools

“Running a charter school poses different challenges from those of running a traditional public school.  Set against this dedication to mission are the many practical and administrative requirements for managing a charter school.” The High-Wire Job Of Charter School Leadership, Campbell,Gross and Lake

Leadership Matters is experienced in the establishment and oversight of Charter Schools.  We understand the unique nature of striving to maintain the spirit of independence while fulfilling the school mission and meeting the state requirements.

Services Offered

I.                    Strategic School Planning For a New School or For Renewal

  • Assist in evaluating the present school charter plan and the school’s present capacity to enact the plan for renewal.
  • Assist in developing a strategic plan that builds human capacity and supports the school mission.

II.                 Working with the Charter School Board

  • Assist the school leader in developing strategies to keep members informed.
  • Assist the Charter School Board in developing policies that impact on achievement.

III.               Administrative Support

  • Provide guidance in developing processes and systems to implement the changes outlined in the school plan.
  • Provide support for general activities such as budgeting and scheduling.
  • Provide strategies for dealing with problem situations with staff or parents.

IV.              Curriculum Alignment

  • Assist in assessing alignment of curriculum documents to state standards.
  • Support the development of curriculum maps and benchmark assessments that assess student progress.

V.                 Data Driven Decision Making

  • Assist in establishing a culture of data driven decision making by providing support in the instructional decision making process.
  • Help each content area establish protocols for evaluating curriculum through the use of student performance data.

VI.              Supervision of Curriculum and Instruction

  • Support the principal in development of an instructional agenda reflecting best practices and establish school structures that foster adult conversations focused on student achievement.
  • Assist in establishing a plan for curriculum implementation and professional development.
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  • "After one year of working closely with the Leadership Matters team my student's English scores increased 12%, an increase that I contribute completely to the work we did.."
  • "The Leadership Matters coach worked with the entire instructional leadership team to help us focus our energies. Now, for the first time, 100% of Fifth grade students are on level in Math."