Paving a New Path

Paving a New Path provides practical advice for the key phases of planning a charter school, from exploring the idea of charter school development to submitting a high-quality charter school proposal and preparing to open your school. Drawing upon the collective wisdom and technical know-how of the Illinois Network of Charter Schools and other experts in charter school development, this book with help you learn about the major design areas, from the educational program to facilities and operations, as well as the critical work of gaining community support and school district buy-in.

Click here to download Paving a New Path and its 2017 addendum with important updates.