September 2024 - NEWS & IDEAS FOR OUR VALUED PARTNERS
STARTING THE SCHOOL YEAR WITH A FOCUS ON TRUST?
It’s officially that time of year! As we bid farewell to summer and embark on another exciting school year, consider this: trust is one of our most valuable assets as educational leaders. In today’s climate of uncertainty and change, trust in leaders has never been more crucial. According to research by Harvard Business School and the Edelman Trust Institute, people are increasingly looking to leaders, rather than institutions, for guidance and stability.
Trust isn't just a personal quality; it's the foundation of thriving organizations.?
High-trust environments foster open communication, collaboration, and innovation, leading to remarkable outcomes. Studies reveal that employees in high-trust settings experience significantly less stress, more energy, and greater satisfaction compared to their peers in low-trust environments.
As educational leaders, you have the power to set the tone for trust within your schools and organizations. Start by creating a safe environment where staff and students feel valued and heard. Be transparent, authentic, and reliable. Your commitment to these principles will not only enhance the culture but also drive student and staff success.
Let’s make this school year a testament to the transformative power of trust. Here’s to a successful and inspiring year ahead!
Earn your leadership every day. - Michael Jordan
THE ART OF CHARTER SCHOOL RENEWAL: Authorizer Tools, Strategies, and Best Practices?
by Kim Perron, President and Owner of SchoolWorks
In the intricate cycle of charter school authorizing, the renewal process is a crucial juncture. This is where authorizers evaluate a charter school’s performance against its contractual expectations and decide whether to renew the charter for another term. The renewal process is not just a formality but a significant opportunity to ensure that schools meet high standards and effectively serve their students.
Renewal Begins at Approval A key principle in effective authorizing is that renewal starts at approval. By aligning expectations for proposed charter schools with renewal criteria from the outset, authorizers set the stage for a smoother renewal process down the line. High-quality authorizing practices ensure that charter schools are equipped to meet their renewal requirements right from their inception. A well-structured and transparent renewal process becomes a vital tool in this effort.
Tools and Resources for Effective Renewal
To manage the renewal process effectively, several tools and resources are indispensable. Here’s a breakdown of the key components that should be in place...
LEARNING AND INSIGHTS
Discover insights on advancing equity in education by accessing our latest white paper,?Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in Schools: What Matters Most.
Explore lessons from the DEIB movement and uncover essential keys to success in creating equitable learning environments. This resource is available for download at no cost.
SCHOOLWORKS CHANGEMAKERS GRANT - AWARDED!
Congratulations to Unbound Stockton Community School, the first recipient of the SchoolWorks Changemakers Grant! ??Founded by Stockton-raised and first-generation American Phillip Hon, Unbound Stockton?is an intentionally diverse 4th-8th grade community school located in Stockton, CA.
This newly approved charter school aims to create safe and inclusive learning environments so that all their diverse students can thrive and build relationships across lines of difference. With weekly community learning experiences integrated into the design of the school, students will have the opportunity to strengthen their connection to their community and develop long-term impact as future community leaders.
The SchoolWorks Changemakers Grant will help this brand-new, single school site charter in their recruitment and marketing efforts. SchoolWorks is thrilled to support Unbound Stockton as they open their doors and kick off their very first school year!
SCHOOLWORKS CHANGEMAKERS GRANT
SchoolWorks offers multiple $5,000 grant awards each year to teams of educators seeking to advance student learning and well-being through an impact-focused initiative.
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The current application cycle ends on September?30, 2024.??
SCHOOLWORKS CASE STUDY
Authorizers - have you ever considered?partnering with an objective third-party evaluator to help manage crucial, time-sensitive tasks?and receive technical assistance through process management or expert guidance? Check out this SchoolWorks case study to gain insight into the ways your work may?benefit from the accountability and partnership of a third-party evaluator.
Authorizer Supports for Rockford Public Schools
Rockford Public Schools?in Rockford, Illinois is a district serving approximately 28,000 students through 44 schools, including three charter schools. The district authorizer contracted SchoolWorks in 2018 to assist in developing resources and tools to support key authorizing processes. The partnership began with a needs assessment aligned to national standards for charter school authorizing to understand the authorizer’s current state. In 2024, SchoolWorks administered the same assessment to understand how the district authorizer had progressed in elevating its oversight practices.?
What follows are the findings from the 2024 evaluation....
BACK TO SCHOOL SPECIAL -10% Off SchoolWorks Online Courses
Charter School Authorizing - Professional Development Course
This unique professional development series is designed to provide deep insight into each essential authorizing function and help authorizers of all levels identify areas of need; define goals; and create, and/or refine processes and tools to support best practices aligned to improved outcomes for students.
Charter Application Bootcamp Course
SchoolWorks has helped launch hundreds of charter schools by providing professional application development and evaluation services. We have carefully condensed our premium consulting expertise into an affordable, convenient online course that rising new school founders can access anytime, anywhere.
To receive 10% off either of these courses, use the discount code SCHOOL10 at check-out.?
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SEE HOW WE MEASURE UP
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LET'S ZOOM!
We love to hear from fellow educators. If you are considering consulting support, have questions about any of our services, or need to think through some of your new initiatives, let's connect via Zoom!
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