CharterSource.org

The clearinghouse for Oregon charter schools:

Dedicated to assisting public charter school leaders.

= Leadership Coaching

The future of strong public charter schools rests in the development of capable and competent educational leaders.

At times you don’t need a Mentor, you just need someone to listen as you share your school related thoughts and questions. Send your questions and we will be happy to post them on the site for other administrators to respond. We welcome your call and will be happy to discuss specifics of what you are dealing with. Issues posed here should me more of a short term in nature. If we are not able to resolve your question we will contact other veterans in the field that can either call or respond to you by e-mail. We are also available to visit in person if that is appropriate.

As a veteran charter school administrator, you have an opportunity to share what you have learned with future leaders. This link was conceived with a goal of connecting veterans with emerging leaders. As questions are posed we will need experienced administrators capable of resolving complex issues, ask clarifying questions or direct the person to another source to resolve problem. Some issues may be shared with a broader audience at subsequent meetings, or archived under Hot Topics.

We are excited to see ways this networking effort can be put to use. All participants will benefit, regardless of status. We encourage you to give careful thought to your part.

Sample Leadership Issues

Staff related issues.

Board related items.

Students and parents.

District Relationships

	ADMw issues
	Services received from their sponsoring district and related costs.

Current projects you are involved in.

Facilities, construction and acquisition.

Policies and Laws

Personnel experiences

Discipline, suspension and expulsion.

Charter renewal…”Evergreen”, “rolling” charters. How does it work?

Charters serving high school aged students transcripts

Grant writing and sources

Food services.

This website is not intended to provide legal advice and reflects a variety of opinions and perspectives from various authors and other individuals who provide input. Charter school operators are encouraged to seek advice from their legal counsel when considering or implementing the resources and information available on this website.

Don Wildfang, Education Consultant and Leadership Coach

Telephone: (503) 580-1712; Feedback

General Information: dswildfang@gmail.com

Webmaster: dswildfang@gmail.com