Massachusetts Charter Schools

Additional Information Sessions and Workshop for Prospective Charter Applicants

The Charter School Office has scheduled additional information sessions and an additional workshop for individuals, groups, and organizations interested in applying for a Massachusetts public school charter. In addition to the previously scheduled information sessions and workshop, information sessions have been scheduled for June 1 in Taunton and June 7 in Worcester. The Charter School Office will also host a workshop about Horace Mann charter schools June 13 in Malden. Details about all scheduled sessions and workshops for the 2006-2007 application cycle are detailed below.

All prospective applicants (including groups or entities interested in developing an application for a Horace Mann charter school), community-based organizations, and existing charter schools are invited to attend an information session about the charter application process and the availability of funding to support the creation of high quality charter schools through the Charter School Developer Program. In addition to the information sessions, a workshop will be held to discuss the impact of community-based organizations on founding and partnering with charter schools. Please RSVP by sending an email to Rose Samuel, DOE New Schools Development Specialist at rsamuel@doe.mass.edu or call 781-338-3217. Directions are available online at http://www.doe.mass.edu/contact/doedirections.html.

Information session details are as follows:

May 18, 2006
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Massachusetts Department of Education
350 Main Street, 3rd Floor
Malden, MA 02148

May 24, 2006
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Massachusetts Department of Education
350 Main Street, 3rd Floor
Malden, MA 02148

June 1, 2006
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Taunton Public Library
12 Pleasant Street
Taunton, MA 02780

June 7, 2006
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Worcester Public Library
3 Salem Square
Worcester, MA 01608

Workshop details are as follows:

May 31, 2006
Strong Partners in Education Reform: Charter Schools and Community Based Organizations
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Massachusetts Department of Education
350 Main Street, 3rd Floor
Malden, MA 02148

June 13, 2006
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Horace Mann Charter Schools
Massachusetts Department of Education
350 Main Street, 3rd Floor
Malden, MA 02148