The School Starter Checklist
A guide from EdChoice helps educational entrepreneurs navigate the complex regulations involved in opening a private school. The School Starter Checklist compiles requirements from all 50 states and Washington, D.C., providing a practical resource for people looking to launch new schools and learning models.
The guide covers registration, accreditation, teacher certification, curriculum requirements and other regulations. It finds that 34 states require private school registration, while accreditation is optional in 35 states. Regulations for newer models are less developed, with only a handful of states providing specific guidance for microschools and learning pods.
The guide highlights an important challenge as school choice expands: Families need not only the freedom to choose schools, but also a healthy supply of schools to choose from. By making regulatory requirements easier to understand and reducing unnecessary barriers, states can encourage educational entrepreneurs to create more options for families.
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The School Starter Checklist
A guide from EdChoice helps educational entrepreneurs navigate the complex regulations involved in opening a private school. The School Starter Checklist compiles requirements from all 50 states and Washington, D.C., providing a practical resource for people looking to launch new schools and learning models.
The guide covers registration, accreditation, teacher certification, curriculum requirements and other regulations. It finds that 34 states require private school registration, while accreditation is optional in 35 states. Regulations for newer models are less developed, with only a handful of states providing specific guidance for microschools and learning pods.
The guide highlights an important challenge as school choice expands: Families need not only the freedom to choose schools, but also a healthy supply of schools to choose from. By making regulatory requirements easier to understand and reducing unnecessary barriers, states can encourage educational entrepreneurs to create more options for families.
Read More: The School Starter Checklist