Starting a Private School
Thinking of starting a school? Want to shape the policies and curriculum of your own school? Starting a school from scratch is not for the fainthearted. There are many challenges and pitfalls. We explore beginning not for profit and proprietary schools.
What Is a Headmaster?
What is a headmaster? Headmaster is the term used to describe the head of a private school.
What is a headmaster? Headmaster is the term used to describe the head of a private school.
10 Ways To Cut Energy Costs
Soaring energy costs can devastate your school's operating budget. Here are ten ways to reduce your energy costs. Written with small schools in mind.
Soaring energy costs can devastate your school's operating budget. Here are ten ways to reduce your energy costs. Written with small schools in mind.
Where Do Public School Teachers Send Their Kids To School?
Does it matter where public-school teachers send their own children to school? If so, how and why? What can we learn from them?
Does it matter where public-school teachers send their own children to school? If so, how and why? What can we learn from them?
How Vulnerable Are We?
Teachers can naively leave themselves exposed to risk and harm. Schools must take steps to limit teachers' exposure.
Teachers can naively leave themselves exposed to risk and harm. Schools must take steps to limit teachers' exposure.
The Private School Teacher's Handbook
The Private School Teacher's Handbook gathers all the information and facts you need into one easy reference guide. We cover everything from finding a job to technology you will need to use.
The Private School Teacher's Handbook gathers all the information and facts you need into one easy reference guide. We cover everything from finding a job to technology you will need to use.
Aunt Skibby Gilmore's Cream Cheese Appetizer
A simple appetizer requiring no cooking. Perfect for impromptu guests or as part of a more elaborate group of appetizers at a cocktail party.
A simple appetizer requiring no cooking. Perfect for impromptu guests or as part of a more elaborate group of appetizers at a cocktail party.
On Being a Private School Teacher
Is it better teaching in a private or a public school? There are many benefits to teaching in a private school, though money is not necessarily one of them. Have you considered becoming a teacher later in life? Your experiences in a non-academic setting will be valuable. Just make sure you learn how to present your subject professionally. in other words, get teacher training.
Is it better teaching in a private or a public school? There are many benefits to teaching in a private school, though money is not necessarily one of them. Have you considered becoming a teacher later in life? Your experiences in a non-academic setting will be valuable. Just make sure you learn how to present your subject professionally. in other words, get teacher training.
Marketing Your School
Your school has a Web site which has been professionally designed. It's a wonderful complement to your catalog and video. They are public relations masterpieces. Now all you have to do is just wait for the admissions inquiries and referrals from consultants to roll in, right? Not exactly. There are several things you can do to optimize your marketing efforts and your Web site.
Your school has a Web site which has been professionally designed. It's a wonderful complement to your catalog and video. They are public relations masterpieces. Now all you have to do is just wait for the admissions inquiries and referrals from consultants to roll in, right? Not exactly. There are several things you can do to optimize your marketing efforts and your Web site.
First Impressions
First impressions of your school are lasting ones. How does your school present to visitors? How about your Web site? Here are some tips on how to make a great first impression.
First impressions of your school are lasting ones. How does your school present to visitors? How about your Web site? Here are some tips on how to make a great first impression.
Admissions Disclaimer
This disclaimer statement makes it clear to everyone that your school does not discriminate with regard to its admissions policy. As always, consult with legal counsel before displaying such disclaimers.
This disclaimer statement makes it clear to everyone that your school does not discriminate with regard to its admissions policy. As always, consult with legal counsel before displaying such disclaimers.
Starting A School
Many parents and teachers dream of starting their own private school. They do this for many reasons including wanting to have control over what is taught and how it is taught. Starting a private school takes time, money and effort. Doug Halladay shows you how to proceed.
Many parents and teachers dream of starting their own private school. They do this for many reasons including wanting to have control over what is taught and how it is taught. Starting a private school takes time, money and effort. Doug Halladay shows you how to proceed.
Where Girls Come First
by Ilana Debare 9781585422890 "A history of the phenomenon of girls' school in America is accompanied by the author's personal account of building a school that celebrates the benefits of single-sex education, an insightful overview of the modern-day debate over single-sex education, profiles of girls' school across the country, and interviews with alumnae about their experiences."
by Ilana Debare 9781585422890 "A history of the phenomenon of girls' school in America is accompanied by the author's personal account of building a school that celebrates the benefits of single-sex education, an insightful overview of the modern-day debate over single-sex education, profiles of girls' school across the country, and interviews with alumnae about their experiences."
Designing Tomorrow’s Sustainable Education
John Friedrick on starting a private school from scratch.
John Friedrick on starting a private school from scratch.
Famous People Who Attended Private School
Jane Fonda, Tommy Lee Jones, Chelsea Clinton and many more people in the public eye attended private schools in the U.S. and abroad.
Jane Fonda, Tommy Lee Jones, Chelsea Clinton and many more people in the public eye attended private schools in the U.S. and abroad.
A School Is Born In Vancouver
You'll be inspired by Brockton Prep's story. Imagine deciding to start a school and getting it done in less than a year. Why did they do it? Because they wanted the best education for their children delivered in the most efficient manner.
You'll be inspired by Brockton Prep's story. Imagine deciding to start a school and getting it done in less than a year. Why did they do it? Because they wanted the best education for their children delivered in the most efficient manner.
How to Start a Private School
Starting a not for profit private school is a process, a lengthy process. Fortunately for you there's absolutely no need to re-invent the wheel.
Starting a not for profit private school is a process, a lengthy process. Fortunately for you there's absolutely no need to re-invent the wheel.
Public Charter Schools Program
The Federal Government invites applications for grants to establish new public charter schools.
The Federal Government invites applications for grants to establish new public charter schools.
Starting A Nonprofit Organization and Nonprofit Law: Internet Sites
The University of Wisconsin's excellent resource. A good launching point.
The University of Wisconsin's excellent resource. A good launching point.
State Regulation of Private Schools
"State Regulation of Private Schools provides a brief description, by state, of the legal requirements that apply to private schools. In addition, each state entry includes statistics on private schools by type in the state."
"State Regulation of Private Schools provides a brief description, by state, of the legal requirements that apply to private schools. In addition, each state entry includes statistics on private schools by type in the state."