What process does a charter school organizer have to go through in order to start a charter school?
The process that an organizer must go through varies based on the sponsor with whom the organizer is working. Potential charter school organizers must be prepared to devote quite a bit of time to planning and researching before the actual chartering process can begin. An organizer should review the contents of Indiana’s charter law and should work to establish a clear mission statement and vision for what the charter school will accomplish. Organizers interested in starting a charter school are encouraged to visit the Indianapolis Mayor’s Office and Ball State University’s Office of Charter Schools provide information about their chartering processes and some sample applications from existing charter schools. Please note, however, that the processes described on the linked pages are specific to these two sponsors and may not be reflective of the processes of other existing or potential charter school sponsors.
