The MN Association of Charter School believes that having access to quality resources is critical to those who are starting a new charter school.
MACS and Center for School Change will provide a free review of charter proposals beofre they are submitted to MDE. Click here for more information.
A smart growth approach recognizes that not all growth by definition adds to the fulfillment of a vision, adherence to a mission, enhances the quality or performance of a school or the community of schools.
The creation of a charter school is a "social entrepreneurial" activity that has four main phases - exploration, business plan/charter application development, pre-operational start-up and operational launch
In Minnesota, charter schools have three options for sponsors: colleges and universities, traditional school districts and non-profit organizations that meet certain criteria.
A wide range of resources are available to school developers through the MN Association of Charter schools and other organizations.
