How does a Charter School begin?

[Erinz]

I would love to send my son to a school centered around the Waldorf model but don't have anything in my immediate area available. There is a private option 45 minutes north and a charter option 30 minutes south. I imagine that many people in my city would really love and benefit from a Waldorf-esque charter. Does anyone know how this process begins? I have no idea where to even start with it. Any info or advice appreciated on beginning any type of charter!

[mom2ponygirl]

It is going to be a different process in each state. It looks like you are from CA so I'd trying inquiring here- http://www.calcharters.org/
You might also inquire at the charter you like that is too far away. They may be helpful in advising another start up.

[EVC]

I'm casually acquainted with some parents who are currently in the process of setting up a charter school. They hope to be able to open the school next fall. I know there is a public hearing coming up soon where they must make their case in order to receive a charter and be eligible for funding.

Here is the website they have created: you may be able to glean some info about the process from it:

http://www.yumingschool.org/