School Quality Cohort is open to leaders of existing charter schools looking to identify and implement specific levers of change to improve their school’s outcomes. This 18-month award provides established schools the opportunity to engage with other school leaders around shared needs in tandem with school-specific coaching and partnerships.

• Qualifications

  • Nonprofit operator

  • Brick and mortar building 

  • School leader has been in place for at least one full school year

  • Two years of available state test data (SY22-23 and SY23-24)

  • Rating of D or higher on most recent NC School Report Card

  • Met or exceeded growth on most recent NC School Report Card

• Funding

  • Up to $150,000 in total resources per school

• Opportunity Overview

  • Months 1-6: Cohort will create a strong community of practice through group learning and experiences; resources and coaching will focus on foundational levers of change.

  • Months 7-12: Leaders will engage in coaching and partnerships tailored to specific needs for their school model.

  • Months 13-18:  Leaders will have support and resources for the implementation of action plans and best practices developed during the cohort experience.

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If you have questions about the application itself, please contact grants@greatschoolsnc.org.