Capstone – Integrated Charter School Leadership

This 30-day capstone course brings together all key components of charter school leadership, integrating financial management, human resources, curriculum design, and state compliance with a focus on social-emotional learning and trauma-informed practices. Participants will engage in on-the-job training (OJT) across multiple departments, including collaboration with the Principal/Superintendent, CFO, HR Department, and Director of Curriculum Design. Additionally, they will apply data analytics to implement effective Academic Action Plans, ensuring informed decision-making for student success. Through hands-on experience, case studies, and strategic planning, this course prepares future leaders to manage and sustain high-performing charter schools.

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Course Objectives:

• Analyze state processes and procedures to design an educational institution that supports social-emotional and trauma-informed learning environments.

• Develop effective strategies for hiring, training, and retaining faculty and staff, ensuring alignment with state charter requirements and organizational values.

• Evaluate charter school financial resources to ensure long-term sustainability, applying principles of financial accounting, budgeting, and compliance.

• Analyze Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and assess the impact on student learning proficiency and engagement.