Charter Expansion & Replication

FOCUS supports local public charter schools as well as national charter management organizations (CMOs) that have proven ready to expand or replicate in DC. FOCUS consults with schools and CMOs about the following components of replication and expansion:

• School’s readiness to expand
• Staffing and capacity
• Board development
• Facilities strategy
• Enrollment strategy
• Curriculum and instruction
• Home office systems and structure

As part of this process, FOCUS conducts environmental scans focusing on the school’s performance, attrition and retention, projected growth, finances, and other outcomes as compared to similar and neighborhood schools, in order to assess the feasibility of replication or expansion. If the results of the scan are positive, FOCUS also provides application writing and program development help. For more information, please contact Anne Herr at aherr@focusdc.org.