Applicants are expected to respond to each application item in a comprehensive manner and follow the application and format requirements. Student Achievement Minnesota staff perform a desk review upon receipt of each application. Applications which do not comply with the application and format requirements or demonstrate significant fiscal deficiencies do not merit additional consideration. Applications meriting additional consideration are further evaluated by Student Achievement Minnesota LLC and its review team. The review team inlcudes external experts with a wide range of experience including charter school operations, education, and finance.
Prospective applicants must submit a Letter of Intent to Student Achievement Minnesota. Refer to the Charter School Program Guide and Letter of Intent template for additional information and requirements.
Applications which demonstrate a thorough understanding of key issues and the capacity to successfully open a quality charter school are scheduled for an interview.
The applicant's founders participate in an interview with Student Achievement Minnesota LLC's evaluation team. There are not pre-determined questions for the interview. The applicants should be prepared for specific questions regarding any aspect of their application. The purpose of the interview is to respond to questions or concerns that the review team had in evaluating the application and to determine whether the developing group has the capacity to implement the proposal.
The Student Acheivement Minnesota evaluation team makes a holistic determination as to whether the developing group has the capacity to successfully establish a high-quality charter school consistent with its proposal.
Approved applicants receive start-up information and feedback to further improve the school's development. Denied applicants also receive feedback for the developing group's consideration in any future consideration. Successful applicants demonstrate the capacity to successfully open a quality charter school.
NEW SCHOOLS
11.1.2024
1.17.2025
EXISTING SCHOOLS
No Due Date. Applications Accepted on a Rolling Basis
application submissions
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