Start a Private or Alternative School

Start a Private or Alternative School

Religious leaders, community leaders, educators, entrepreneurs, groups of parents are all people who might consider starting a private or alternative school in order to provide opportunities for themselves and others. Over 27,000 private schools already operate in the United States, but there is plenty of room and need for more schools, as well as more variety.

Fortunately, there is a fair amount of help and support available from experienced people.

Here are some links to get you started on your venture in private education.

BJU Press - Starting a Christian School
BJU Press gives advice and links to resources for starting a Christian school. They also have information on starting a DVD school.

Grace Works Ministries - How to Start a Christian School - Start Healthy
Grace Works Ministries offers advice, some practical guidelines, and a free 45-minute consultation.

Independent School Formation Group (ISPG)

Experienced independent school operations and management consultants. Conferences, "webinars," consultation.

Private School Start-up Help: Start a School
Halladay Education Group offers a free 30-minute consultation.

The Morning Star Academy: K-12 On-line Christian Private School Affiliate Program

Churches, businesses, home school groups and others can join this affiliate program and earn "commissions" on tuition. A great way to put those commissions to work would be to offer rebates or discounts to families or scholarships for the needy. Morning Star Academy offers a variety of affiliate programs to choose from.

How to Start a School of Tomorrow

One of the easiest, least costly ways to start a private Christian school.

The Alternative Education Resource Organization

Resources and workshops for starting alternative schools and education options. Listserve features experienced mentors.

PAIDEIA, Inc.

"The mission of PAIDEIA, Inc. is to offer comprehensive counsel to schools, colleges, seminaries, churches, and other institutions in the public interest on corporate structure and governance, administrative services and curriculum/programs, financial development and advancement, and institutional planning, working together to make possible the excellence toward which each institution aspires."

SBACS - Starting a Christian School
The Southern Baptist Association of Christian Schools (SBACS) has guidelines and resources for starting a Christian school.

CAPE - Council for American Private Education. Advocate for American private education. Coalition of national organizations and state affiliates serving private elementary and secondary schools.

Also see Home Education Options, Ideas, Resources

Also see Support Home Educators

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Home News & Events Is There a Problem? The Case for Separation Our Proclamation Is There a Solution? True Life Stories Education Resources How Can You Help? Stats & Facts Quotations Knowledge Base Glossary Privacy Policy Site Map	Start a Private or Alternative School Religious leaders, community leaders, educators, entrepreneurs, groups of parents are all people who might consider starting a private or alternative school in order to provide opportunities for themselves and others. Over 27,000 private schools already operate in the United States, but there is plenty of room and need for more schools, as well as more variety. Fortunately, there is a fair amount of help and support available from experienced people. Here are some links to get you started on your venture in private education. BJU Press - Starting a Christian School BJU Press gives advice and links to resources for starting a Christian school. They also have information on starting a DVD school. Grace Works Ministries - How to Start a Christian School - Start Healthy Grace Works Ministries offers advice, some practical guidelines, and a free 45-minute consultation. Independent School Formation Group (ISPG) Experienced independent school operations and management consultants. Conferences, "webinars," consultation. Private School Start-up Help: Start a School Halladay Education Group offers a free 30-minute consultation. The Morning Star Academy: K-12 On-line Christian Private School Affiliate Program Churches, businesses, home school groups and others can join this affiliate program and earn "commissions" on tuition. A great way to put those commissions to work would be to offer rebates or discounts to families or scholarships for the needy. Morning Star Academy offers a variety of affiliate programs to choose from. How to Start a School of Tomorrow One of the easiest, least costly ways to start a private Christian school. The Alternative Education Resource Organization Resources and workshops for starting alternative schools and education options. Listserve features experienced mentors. PAIDEIA, Inc. "The mission of PAIDEIA, Inc. is to offer comprehensive counsel to schools, colleges, seminaries, churches, and other institutions in the public interest on corporate structure and governance, administrative services and curriculum/programs, financial development and advancement, and institutional planning, working together to make possible the excellence toward which each institution aspires." SBACS - Starting a Christian School The Southern Baptist Association of Christian Schools (SBACS) has guidelines and resources for starting a Christian school. CAPE - Council for American Private Education. Advocate for American private education. Coalition of national organizations and state affiliates serving private elementary and secondary schools. Also see Home Education Options, Ideas, Resources Also see Support Home Educators Return to Education Resources Return to Home Return to Top Education Resources Last updated December 30, 2008	Some of the more well-known signers of our proclamation: Ed Crane President, Cato Institute John Taylor Gatto 1991 New York State Teacher of the Year Fr. John A Hardon SJ RIP The Catholic Catechism Don Hodel Former Secretary of Interior D. James Kennedy Coral Ridge Ministries Rev. Tim LaHaye Left Behind Rabbi Daniel Lapin President, Toward Tradition Tom Monaghan Founder, Domino’s Pizza Ron Paul US Congressman, Texas John K Rosemond Parenting Author, Columnist, Speaker They and 29,000 others have signed Our Proclamation: *"I favor ending government involvement in education."* See others who agree.
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