The Optima Foundation is seeking entrepreneurial educators, parents, and other leaders who are interested in launching their own microschools using the knowledge and infrastructure Optima has built, along with the classical education curriculum available through Optima Academy Online.

Microschools are becoming increasingly popular as an education alternative because they offer a more personalized, flexible , and convenient option for families looking for a quality educational experience.

The Foundation’s Start-A-School Initiative is designed to support teachers, parents, or community members in launching their own microschool. WHO IS THIS FOR

This initiative is for individuals interested in launching a microschool but are not sure how and where to start.

More specifically:

• Entrepreneurially minded educators who love teaching and working with children but want to do it outside the bounds of the traditional classroom and education system.

• A classroom teacher who is craving autonomy, wants to work for themselves, and spends more of their time doing things they view as important for student success.

• Parents who use homeschooling or online school resources want to create dynamic learning spaces in their communities.

Opening and operating a microschool is both demanding and rewarding and will require a significant amount of community outreach and conviction on behalf of the individual.

HOW THE START-A-SCHOOL INITIATIVE CAN HELP YOU LAUNCH A MICROSCHOOL

You will be equipped with everything you need to launch a microschool for the upcoming school year. This includes:

• Support in finding an ideal space to operate your microschool.

• Support in understanding the regulatory environment you are operating in.

• Support in marketing your microschool and enrolling enough students such that it is financially viable.

• Direct assistance in writing grant applications in order to fundraise to cover initial start-up costs.

• Optima Academy Online’s curriculum resources.

MORE ABOUT HOW IT WORKS

What is the microschool’s relationship with The Optima Foundation?

The microschool you launch will be independently owned and operated by you. The Optima Foundation will share knowledge, information, and resources we have in order to help you set up the microschool for success. We provide various levels of service and support including free resources or premium services for more customized assistance.

How much autonomy do I have?

You have complete autonomy over every aspect of your microschool. Our role is to support you with expertise, resources, and tools to help you be successful.