27. Micro-School Shortcut: Schools and Business, Pivot and Open a Micro-School

Opening a micro-school is no easy task; it’s a business with all the cogs and parts involved in any business. There’s funding to think about, location, support staff and teachers. But there’s a shortcut available, especially for those with a relationship to an existing school or business.<br /> <br /> This is actually how I opened my first micro-school, a school-within-a-school, in a large Washington State high school. The facility, money, teachers, students, and other resources were already there. I just needed to reconfigure the learning model to fit my group of learners.<br /> <br /> This episode of the Education Evolution podcast includes examples of how you might take a shortcut when opening your own micro-school, why you might want to open a micro-school, and what you should do first (or next).<br /> <br /> And to get started on your own, grab a copy of my book or book a call with me. I have firsthand knowledge and experience in starting and running successful micro-schools across the globe.<br /> <br /> Jump Through the Conversation<br /> [4:05] Why have a school-within-a-school?<br /> [7:01] Why it is important to get smaller and more personalized<br /> [10:11] Five steps to take<br /> [12:29] My Magic Wand: Be the Change<br /> <br /> Links and Resources:<br /> Episode 22: Mission-Driven Pivot to a Micro-School<br /> Episode 23: A Place for Colorful Mismatched Learners to Thrive<br /> Sign up for the self-paced course, Build Your Micro-School<br /> Visit the Micro-School Coalition<br /> Schedule a free 15-minute consultation with Maureen<br /> Maureen’s book: Creating Micro-Schools for Colorful Mismatched Kids<br /> Email Maureen<br /> Facebook: Follow Education Evolution<br /> Twitter: Follow Education Evolution<br /> LinkedIn: Follow Education Evolution<br /> Maureen on Good Morning America<br /> <br /> Show notes, links and more episodes – <a href= "https://educationevolution.org" rel= "noopener">https://educationevolution.org</a><br /> <br /> Education Evolution<br /> <a href="https://businessinnovato