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ALS is a professional, full-service school management company that produces results. Our proven system and process is how we stay—and get you and your community—ahead of the curve.

We can assist in any phase of the process, and believe all phases must be completed in order to launch an effective school.


Phase I - Research and Assessment

  • Conduct comprehensive market and needs assessment for founders and/or board of directors
  • Assess regulations, legislation and state oversight requirements
  • Develop start-up and operating budget
  • Develop regulatory and contract compliance checklists for use by operations team
  • Facilitate creation of legal entities and coordinate IRS tax-exempt applications with legal counsel
  • Begin “pre-negotiation” and relationship building with school district or other authorizer

Phase II - Design and Development

  • Develop organizational chart and governance plan
  • Complete charter school application
  • Develop instructional model and education plan – assist in securing appropriate instructional software and systems
  • Conduct facility search and assist with lease negotiations
  • Design and configure school facility
  • Assist in securing capital for development of facility
  • Design marketing and student enrollment outreach plan

Phase III - Secure Approval of Charter

  • Submit and defend application to charter authorizer
  • Analyze and pursue grant opportunities
  • Assist with grant writing and management
  • Conduct training sessions with board members and other stakeholders

Phase IV - School Management and Operations

  • Manage on-going operations of school
  • Deliver instructional program to students
  • Conduct enrollment outreach and marketing
  • Coordinate public relations and event management
  • Recruit principal and staff
  • Integrate and deliver “back-office” administrative functions
  • Perform quality assurance reviews and organizational audits