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Operations Institute
To deliver great student results, charter schools need to run smoothly and efficiently. Charter schools are complex, and managing operations while keeping up with state and federal regulations is a big job.
That's why your operations team needs the best training possible.
Whether you need a full diagnostic of your current systems or ongoing professional development, CharterSource has the deep expertise to help you build strong operations.
Led by experts in operations and charter school oversight, we offer over 30 courses for self-guided learning, the opportunity to attend 10 live virtual sessions, and a community engagement space for additional support.
Ready to strengthen your school's foundation?
Review our Operations Institute courses and the 25-26 live session calendar to get started!
Testimonials
"I rate the Operations Institute a 10! I absolutely loved it. There are additional items I would like to be covered and the opportunity to go even deeper. But being able to connect and learn from really great ops professionals; I always enjoy sharing with others." -Operations Manager, Minneapolis Charter School
"The Ops Institute is a great service to the community. I will take CharterSource with me wherever I land. I think it is a great resource for charter schools" - School Leader, Bloomington School
Some of the courses you'll find...
- Charter School Finance
- Coaching and Conflict Resolution
- Conducting a Comprehensive School Safety Audit
- Dynamic and Strategic Planning
- Effective Strategies for Hiring and Retention
- Optimizing Ops with Technology and AI
- Procurement, Purchasing, Vendor Management/Contract Management
- Project Management in Charter School Operations
- Recruitment, Enrollment/Registration and General State Compliance
- Student Transportation
- Transforming Data into Meaningful Improvements
Operations Professional Studies (OPS) Program
Description
Are you a charter school Operations Director, Operations Manager, HR Manager, Business Manager, Food Service Director, Transportation Coordinator, Office Manager, IT Coordinator, or have one of the myriad other job titles that are involved with the day-to-day operations of the school? Or, do you aspire to be? If so, this program is for you!
Introducing the CharterSource Operations Professional Studies (OPS) Program, a 10-month learning opportunity designed specifically for charter school operations professionals seeking specialized training and recognition for their expertise. This comprehensive program offers over 100 hours of competency-based learning and includes:
- Engaging Courses: Explore a variety of operations topics through interactive competency-based online sessions. Click here for a course catalogue.
- In-Person Program Kickoff, Mid-Year, and Closing Workshops: Connect with your peers in person for hands-on learning opportunities.
- Individualized Learning: Self-assess and develop a plan to apply your learning to practical challenges in your school setting.
- Peer Learning Community: Engage with fellow participants to share insights and best practices.
- Individual & Small Group Coaching from Operations Experts: Receive guidance and support from experienced operations pros throughout your journey.
- Deep Dive Assessments & Activities: Test your understanding and reinforce your learning.
- Final Capstone Project: Showcase your skills and knowledge by addressing a real issue at your current school.
- Resource Library: Stocked with tools and templates to make your every day a bit easier!
To view the entire scope and sequence of the program, click here.
Why Participate?
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- Earn up to 100 hours of CEUs that can be applicable to educator or administrative licensure (our trainings are BOSA-approved).
- Participate in professional development opportunities that are highly relevant and applicable to your unique role in charter school operations.
- Document and verify your training, competencies, and skills in this demanding field.
- Create artifacts and work samples to add to your professional portfolio.
- Develop lasting and meaningful connections with others doing similar work.
- Enhance the professional credibility and viability of charter school operations as a career path.
- Become eligible for future opportunities to provide mentorship, training, and support to aspiring operations professionals.