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I Introduction to Maryland Charter Schools I

Presented by the Maryland Charter School Network

via webinar technology.

 

Are you interested in learning more about charter schools in Maryland? The Maryland Charter School Network is offering a workshop in your area for parents and community groups explaining the charter school law and the process for creating charter schools.   The workshops are offered at no charge but participants must register.

Not sure how to use Webinar technology?  Don't worry we will walk you though the process. All you need is Internet access and a telephone.

There is no fee for these workshops, but registration is required. Call (800) 689-3795 ext 1or email info@mdcharternetwork.org to register.  Kindly register a minimum of three days in advance of the workshop date. Include the attendee name and a phone number, date and time.

For more information, please contact Stephanie Simms at (800) 689-795 Ext 1 or via e-mail. Click here to see the flyer.

If you have a group of five people or more, you can request a workshop time and date that fits your schedule.

 

Date: TBD

Time: TBD

 

 

I msde Pre-Proposal Bidders Conference I

September 15, 2009 FROM 1:00 P.M. TO 5:00 P.M.

The Nancy S. Grasmick State Education Building

200 W. Baltimore Street

Baltimore, MD

 

Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) hosts a pre-proposal conference for all organizations interested in submitting an application for the MSDE charter school grant program. Pre-proposal conference attendance is recommended for the entire session if your organization plans to submit a proposal.

This session is provided by MSDE, not MCSN. Please RSVP directly to

MSDE at charterschools@msde.state.md.us. 

Include the attendee name, the proposed school name, the e-mail address of the attendee, and a phone number.  Visit http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/MSDE/programs/

charter_schools/docs/Preproposal_Conf.htm for  details.

Letter of Intent March 2, 2009

Grant Proposal Due April 1, 2009

Letter of Intent October 5, 2009

Grant Proposal Due November 4, 2009

 

 

I Application Development SEries I

Presented by the Maryland Charter School Network

via Webinar Technology.

THIS SERIES REPEATS ANNUALLY IN FEBRURY

 

Developing a charter school in Maryland? Get help every step of the way from the comfort of your home or office. MCSN is offering its popular Charter School Application Development Series. In this  workshop series, we take participants step-by-step from the beginning of the application process all the way through to submission of a proposal. Workshops are offered at no charge and provide an opportunity for participants to ask questions and share information.

Our popular webinar series will run once in 2009 on Tuesday evenings from 7PM-9PM. Webinars are two hours.

Each webinar begins with an interactive online visual presentation that you will review on your computer screen. You will listen and interact with talented instructors with national expertise through regular telephone lines. There is no special software; it is simple and convenient!

 

Feb 3  – Designing Your School: mission, vision, philosophy, and crafting a charter application.

Feb 10 – Educational Plan, Part 1: educational focus, needs, goals, and community involvement. 

Feb 17 – Educational Plan, Part 2: standards, curriculum, and structure of the school day and year.

Feb 24 – Educational Plan, Part 3: instructional methodology and professional development.

Mar 3 – Operation Plan: organizational, governing, and administrative structures and implementation of the charter.

Mar 10 – Business Plan:school finance, financial planning and accounting, insurance,  and audits.

Mar 17 – Special Education: structuring a quality special education program satisfying federal and state requirements.

Mar 24 – Facilities:facility planning, needs assessment, site selection, construction, and financing.

Mar 31 – Accountability: developing an accountability plan.

 

Not sure how to use Webinar technology?  Don't worry we will walk you though the process. All you need is Internet access and a telephone.

There is no fee for these workshops, but registration is required. Call (800) 689-3795 ext 1or email rsvp@mdcharternetwork.org to register.  Kindly register a minimum of three days in advance of the workshop date.

 

I National Charter Schools Week I

National Charter Schools Week will be May 3-8, 2009.

Click here for more news about plans to celebrate our growing movement.

 

      I  NATIONAL CHARTER SCHOOLS CONFERENCE WASHINGTON DC I

June 21-24, 2009

Early Registration before February 15

The 9th Annual National Charter Schools Conference is being held in
Washington, DC this year, from June 21-24, 2009. MCSN members receive a discount. This is an excellent   opportunity for those of us in Maryland involved in the charter school movement to easily attend what is always a dynamic and interesting conference. We also hope to have some of Maryland's charter schools represented in the performances and school tours that will be held during the conference. To learn more or register, please visit   www.nationalcharterconference.org .


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