Building a new charter school isn’t easy.

You’re taking a big leap. Having a vision for a new school is one thing, but how do you turn the dream into reality? (And how do you make it last?) We have been there, and we know many school founders who’ve been there, too. Use the Charter Support Unit to connect with expertise from across the country on how to succeed at Years Zero and One.

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Planning & Launching
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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BOARDS & GOVERNANCE​
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SUPPORT & CONSULTATIONS​
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FACILITIES & PLANNING​
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SCHOOL OPERATIONS​
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Planning & Launching
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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BOARDS & GOVERNANCE​
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SUPPORT & CONSULTATIONS​
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FACILITIES & PLANNING​
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SCHOOL OPERATIONS​

Beyond Year One

Your students aren’t the only ones counting on you. Charter school sustainability matters to everyone — families, faculty and staff, authorizers and funders, and community members who’ve endorsed your school’s vision. We can help you meet their expectations and climb to new heights.

How can we help your school?

We’re here…because we’ve been there. The CSU’s team of consultants is eager to share what we’ve learned from developing, leading, and growing schools. Turn to us for tested strategies and tools collected from some of the country’s most successful charter school leaders and advocates.