Does anyone have experience or resources in starting their own school?
We could also use materials, mission statements, resources, tips/advice etc. you used in developing a co-op or other communal home-school groups.
We're studying the feasibility of starting a public school academy (aka charter school) here in mid-Michigan that would be based on AP practices and could utilize approaches from montessori, regalia, waldorf, etc...
It could be a place where families are heavily involved in the classroom and in the development of their childrens' individualized learning journeys.
It would be for those of us who might want to have many of the benefits of home-schooling but also have the use of public resources for paid staff, educational materials, recreational equipment, facility.
It could also be useful for AP families with children whose temperaments are more conducive to predictable routines, learning in the context of cohesive community of learners, and having access to a highly stimulating physical environment (science labs, pool, gym, computers, etc.).
We would not be allowed to exclude anyone since it would be a public school. But we would have flexibility to create the kind of environment that would specifically appeal to AP families.
We would also be promoting awareness of AP based education in the community which would hopefully benefit many children.
Thanks for your thoughts!
We could also use materials, mission statements, resources, tips/advice etc. you used in developing a co-op or other communal home-school groups.
We're studying the feasibility of starting a public school academy (aka charter school) here in mid-Michigan that would be based on AP practices and could utilize approaches from montessori, regalia, waldorf, etc...
It could be a place where families are heavily involved in the classroom and in the development of their childrens' individualized learning journeys.
It would be for those of us who might want to have many of the benefits of home-schooling but also have the use of public resources for paid staff, educational materials, recreational equipment, facility.
It could also be useful for AP families with children whose temperaments are more conducive to predictable routines, learning in the context of cohesive community of learners, and having access to a highly stimulating physical environment (science labs, pool, gym, computers, etc.).
We would not be allowed to exclude anyone since it would be a public school. But we would have flexibility to create the kind of environment that would specifically appeal to AP families.
We would also be promoting awareness of AP based education in the community which would hopefully benefit many children.
Thanks for your thoughts!
