I've taught in public schools and Catholic schools, but never Charter. What should I know before I apply?

sorry...I'm public...wish I could help!

why Colorado?

charter schools are different in every state. You should ask about how Colorado administers and funds them. You should also ask about

how their teachers are licensed--how many are on waivers or teaching out-of-license. See what their academic emphasis is for their school.

see if they're working for primarily remedial purposes, global studies, Math/Sci, Arts, PBL, or gen ed traditional studies?

I really like how KS does it, but admittedly know very little about other schools. Ask how they recruit students.

All good Q's GingerTPLC - I'm starting to do my homework now on the school but know nothing about Charter schools

Academic emphasis is Science and Liberal Arts at the school.

Their salary schedule is not online, which makes it hard to know what they're expecting.

I taught K-8 computer for 11 years, so I feel I have the experience, but don't know if there's something extra that charters are looking for

lori - Colorado because we've always wanted to live near the mountains and hiking - FL beach life isn't really our style

milobo: They may not be looking for something deeper; Sci/LibArts sounds pretty traditional, but don't assume. Are they a local charter or

one of the big national companies with a branch you're looking at?

what charter school is it? and what district, I might be able to find some insider info

Most charter schools in CO will pay much less than the public school districts

School is Flagstaff Academy. Asked budtheteacher if he had heard of it, but he had no info to share.

www.flagstaffacademy.org... They use the Core Knowledge curriculum, which I'm familiar with, but have never taught under.

Doesn't sound like they're a national charter.

I will get back to you on this, maybe tomorrow, one of my co-workers is on the BOE in that district, he should know plenty about them.

Thanks, Mari! I'm looking in the area for a ProfDev, Tech, or teaching job for next year. Applied for one job in St. Vrain. Waiting to hear.

Pretty sure the Flatiron Academy is in St Vrain also - that's where coworker is on BOE