Innovative Schools Offers New and Better
Options for Achieving Excellence
Which of our programs and services will be the key to your school’s success?
We Know the Challenges Delaware Schools Face
The pressure is on to raise student achievement. Your school is not alone. In this time of increasing accountability and limited resources, schools across the nation are struggling to meet the escalating needs and expectations of the students, families, and communities they serve. Innovative Schools is here to support you.
We Offer the Support You Need
Innovative Schools is a nonprofit organization that offers educational support programs and services based on nationally recognized best practices — those of top performing schools, and schools that, against all odds, have demonstrated success for all students.
We Tailor Solutions to Your Unique Needs
A site audit is at the heart of each Innovative Schools program. It is used to determine a school’s unique needs and identify strengths to build upon. The information generated from the audit is used to develop a comprehensive plan that:
- Builds upon successful practices
- Replaces ineffective practices with research-based strategies
- Empowers school communities
Progress monitoring ensures the ongoing success of positive change.
2009-2010 School Resource Programs:
Professional Development
Board Development
Explore the nuts-and-bolts of non-profit school governance
Curriculum Alignment
Aligning Curriculum to Standards to Improve Student Achievement
Ensemble
Build a respectful school culture and develop positive relationships among students, families, staff, and the community
Learning-Focused
Professional development and innovative products for transforming schools into exemplary and successful learning communities
Partnership for Academic Excellence
Empower teachers and administrators by increasing instructional and leadership capacity
Continuous Improvement
CharterShield™ and CharterRenew™
Prepare for charter renewal by identifying and closing gaps between school performance and the requirements of the charter agreement
Community Outreach
Marketing and Student Recruitment
Develop internal and external communication strategies
Grant Writing
Expand your school’s contributed income base
Charter School Capital Financing
Loan Guaranty Program
Get help to obtain financing for building acquisition, renovation, construction, or leasehold improvements
Back Office Support
Information Technology
Keep classroom and lab computers operating at full capacity
Financial Services
Build internal capacity and ensure fiscal responsibility
Human Resources
Build internal capacity and ensure consistent and effective personnel management practices