One of the biggest obstacles to opening a new school is establishing an effective support network. The Alliance of Model Schools is a cost-free membership that provides resources, advocacy and networking for schools that implement a new school design.  Learn more, click here.

Do you have specific questions about replicating a new school model?

Are you interested in model schools? Email or call us! Dawn Downes, Director of Innovative School Models, 302-656-4737 or ddownes@innovativeschools.org.

Thank you!
Innovative Schools would like to thank the Welfare Foundation for their support of Innovative Schools’ New School Development program, which helps to launch new charter schools. The Welfare gift will provide a revolving fund to cover the costs for community groups interested in working with Innovative Schools to develop a high quality charter application and replicate one of school designs in our Portfolio of Model Schools.

Portfolio of School Models

Early College School Model   |  New Tech High School Model

Big Picture School Model   | Expeditionary Learning

No one school model is a perfect fit for every student and every community. To diversify the learning opportunities available in schools and districts, Innovative Schools has compiled a Portfolio of modern, high quality, high performing school models. These models have a strong record of successful replication in public schools around the country in urban, suburban, and rural settings and are ready to be replicated in Delaware.  Each can be implemented as a school-with-in a school or as a stand-alone school.   

Innovative Schools’ research on new school models is ongoing and is conducted with input from Delaware educators and other critical stakeholders. Over the next 5 years, we plan to expand this Portfolio to include a variety of models from Kindergarten through high school. The models have complementary learning programs, and will build a cohesive K-12 education program and a network of unique, high performing schools across the State. 

Research School Models: 

For schools or districts with a model already in mind, Innovative Schools can conduct the research and due diligence to ensure its fit for the school and community. Contact Dawn Downes to learn more at ddownes@innovativeschools.org.